Elementary Orchestras

FIRST YEAR ORCHESTRA

  • For students with little or no experience on a string instrument
  • Beginning instructional techniques on how to hold the instrument, basic technique, and introductions to note-reading
  • Meets at Lakeville Elementary School Cafeteria Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 7:30AM-8:30AM
  • Students that do not attend Lakeville will take busses to their respective elementary school daily​

SECOND YEAR ORCHESTRA

  • For students with one year of experience in First Year Orchestra or experience with individual private instruction
  • Building on the foundational techniques taught in First Year Orchestra, as well as preparing students for Middle School Orchestra
  • Meets at Oxford Middle School Orchestra Room Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 7:30AM-8:30AM
  • Students will take busses to their respective elementary school daily

Requirements
  • Rent your own instrument (cellos and basses rent an instrument at home, school cellos/basses will be available so that you don't have to transport your instrument every day!)
  • Daily supplies to bring to class:
    • Instrument
    • Assigned Method Book (will be announced at the beginning of the year)
    • Music Binder
    • Pencil​
    • A great attitude!

Rentals

Marshall Music
Troy - (866) 788-2031
W. Bloomfield - (866) 788-2032
www.marshallmusic.com
SHAR Ann Arbor Showroom
2465 S. Industrial
Ann Arbor, MI  48104
(866) 742-7261
rentals@sharmusic.com
www.sharmusic.com/Rentals

FIRST YEAR ORCHESTRA COMMUNICATION INFORMATION

​Remind:
Information that needs to be communicated urgently or that has web links will be sent out via Remind. Additionally, frequent reminders regarding upcoming performances, prize box opportunities, and events may also be sent out through this platform.
Families can text ​81010​ or download the “Remind” app from the App Store or Google Play Store with the corresponding code for their ensemble as follows: @ocsfyo

Google Classroom:
Join our Google Classroom Page for updates and additional resources to help your musician!

TO HAVE YOUR STUDENT JOIN:
1. Go to classroom.google.com
2. Enter your student's school email address (studentid@oxfordwildcats.org) and password (same password they use to log on to the computer at school).
3. Click "join class" and enter our class code: 173f29f

TO JOIN AS A PARENT (NEW FEATURE!): Email Ms. Casano your student's name and the request to join Google Classroom. Ms. Casano will get you added to the class and send further instructions.