Hello Orchestra families!
It is finally that time! Paige’s rental instruments were delivered to the school this week and will be ready to be picked up next week. School-rental instruments will also ready to be distributed to students.
Please come to the school at the following times. I have tried to offer different time slots to accommodate all family schedules. If you have a student in both beginning band and beginning orchestra, you can pick up both instruments during these times:
Orchestra Instrument Pick-Up Times
Tuesday, September 8th: 12:30-2:15pm, 3:00pm-6:00pm
Wednesday, September 9th: 9:00-11:00am, 12:30-2:30pm, 3:00pm-6:00pm.
When you get to Riverside, come up to Door 3 on the Riverside Junior High side of the building (just to the left of the center of the building facing Eller Road). Please wear a mask as you come up to the door. At this time, parents are not allowed in the building; someone will greet you and get your child’s instrument for you. I have briefly addressed instrument care during class, but strongly encourage that your child does not try to tinker with instrument until we begin playing. A lot can go wrong if the instrument is handled incorrectly – string instruments are fragile! They can open the case on the floor and admire the instrument from afar. I know they are excited!
If you already have an instrument at home, it does need the same “prep work” that I do with all the other instruments. Please find a time to bring it to Riverside. You can drop it off and return later, or can set a time for me to meet you and complete the work while you wait. The sooner, the better.
Lastly, I have mentioned this before and have told your students, but to state it again: I will be holding on to all student bows for the time being. We learn how to play our instruments without our bows first, then will add it in later. (Exceptions are made for students who have been studying previously). The bows will be tagged with your child’s name, and safely stored until ready. Thank you for understanding my pedagogical process.
Reach out via email with any questions! Have a great LONG weekend!