The Music Program at Millstone River School
All Millstone River School students are required to participate in the music program. Fourth grade students can choose chorus or orchestra. Fifth graders can choose to join band, orchestra, or chorus. Students receive one lesson per week in small groups and two large ensemble rehearsals during the ensemble period. Lessons rotate so that students do not miss the same class each week.
Choice of Instruments: The band instruments include: flute, oboe, clarinet, alto saxophone, trumpet, French horn, trombone, euphonium (also called baritone horn), tuba, and percussion (this includes both drums and xylophone).
Requirements: Beginning students are required to practice a minimum of 120 minutes per week, attend lessons and rehearsals, and bring their instruments and music to all sessions. Parents need to oversee practice, sign the practice records weekly, and ensure that students have their instruments in school when needed.
Registration: Students will select their ensemble (band, chorus, or orchestra) in Genesis over the summer before the school year begins. There will be a special orientation meeting in September for parents of students who have selected band or beginning orchestra. These parents must plan to attend one of the scheduled meetings.
Student Responsibilities: When a student leaves the classroom for lessons, the classroom instructional program continues. Students are responsible to complete assignments covered during the class period. Each music student should develop a “buddy system” in the classroom to ensure that all assignments are received. The classroom teacher will clarify assignments for students when assistance is required.
Choice of Instruments: The band instruments include: flute, oboe, clarinet, alto saxophone, trumpet, French horn, trombone, euphonium (also called baritone horn), tuba, and percussion (this includes both drums and xylophone).
Requirements: Beginning students are required to practice a minimum of 120 minutes per week, attend lessons and rehearsals, and bring their instruments and music to all sessions. Parents need to oversee practice, sign the practice records weekly, and ensure that students have their instruments in school when needed.
Registration: Students will select their ensemble (band, chorus, or orchestra) in Genesis over the summer before the school year begins. There will be a special orientation meeting in September for parents of students who have selected band or beginning orchestra. These parents must plan to attend one of the scheduled meetings.
Student Responsibilities: When a student leaves the classroom for lessons, the classroom instructional program continues. Students are responsible to complete assignments covered during the class period. Each music student should develop a “buddy system” in the classroom to ensure that all assignments are received. The classroom teacher will clarify assignments for students when assistance is required.