Band and Orchestra


Beginning Band~~Beginning band lessons were offered to 5th grade students. Before school, beginning band students throughout the district met a MJ to practice as a group. Students also practiced with the band instructor for one lesson a week during the school day.

Intermediate Band~~Intermediate band lessons were offered to 6th grade students. Twice a week before school started, intermediate band students met at Lincoln school to practice as a group with the instructor. Students also practiced with the band instructor for one lesson a week during the school day.

Spring Orientation

Instruction on orchestra and band instruments to District 15 students is available in grades five through eight. We make a special effort to make each child aware of this opportunity. Therefore, a two-week orientation and demonstration program is conducted in the spring in the elementary buildings.

 

ORCHESTRA INSTRUMENTS
violin, viola, cello, and string bass
BAND INSTRUMENTS
flute, clarinet, saxophone, cornet/trumpet
trombone, and baritone
Percussion, oboe, and French horn may be offered to beginners per ear-training/ rhythm evaluation.

 

Should you be interested in having your child participate in an interview for the instrumental program please fill out the form that came home from school and have your child return it to his/her classroom or comprehensive music teacher. The instrumental instructor will set up an interview with your child to select the most suitable instrument. Students may interview for both orchestra and band. The results of the interview will be sent home soon after the interview. Instrument selection must be made at this time.

If your child wishes to participate in the district instrumental music program, please plan to attend one of the following meetings. MJ meets on Wednesday, May 24, 2006 at 7:00pm at Lincoln School, 1021 Ridgewood Lane, Palatine. We find that a child’s success is directly related to a parent’s involvement, so your attendance at this meeting is critical.

Also included will be information concerning approved instruments and recommended dealers. Please refer to this information when reserving an instrument for the fall. In order for your child to be successful, he/she must have a reliable instrument from a reputable dealer. If you have a family-owned instrument that you wish your child to use, please contact the instrumental teacher at your child’s school for an evaluation of the instrument.