Elementary Orchestras
The Oxford Orchestra program offers enrollment to 4th and 5th graders in our First Year Orchestra and Second Year Orchestra. First Year Orchestra is for students who have little or no experience, and Second Year Orchestra is those who have at least one year of experience.
Students choose one of the four string instruments for study: violin, viola, cello, or double bass. The emphasis in this class is on the fundamental techniques associated with the string instruments.
Students choose one of the four string instruments for study: violin, viola, cello, or double bass. The emphasis in this class is on the fundamental techniques associated with the string instruments.
Class Info |
First Year Orchestra meets every day at Lakeville Elementary School in the Cafeteria from 7:50-8:30 AM. Students are encouraged to enter the building no earlier than 7:40 AM for tuning and warm-up. Please visit First Year Orchestra Updates for more information.
Second Year Orchestra meets every day at Oxford Middle School in the Orchestra Room (across from the office) from 7:40-8:30 AM. Students should arrive at 7:40 AM for tuning and warm-up. Please visit Second Year Orchestra Updates for more information. |
Transportation |
All students must be dropped off at either Lakeville or OMS for class meetings at their respective times. Buses will take the students to their respective elementary schools after Orchestra is over.
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Requirements
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Students must rent their own instrument from Marshall Music (starting in 2017). Those who are renting through SHAR Music may continue to do so. Students who play cello or double bass are able to use school instruments so they do not have transport their large instruments to and from school. Violinists and violists are required to bring their instruments to every class. Other materials required for class are their books and sheet music (as assigned by teacher), music folders or binders, and pencils.
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Rentals
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SHAR Ann Arbor Showroom
2465 S. Industrial Ann Arbor, MI 48104 (866) 742-7261 rentals@sharmusic.com www.sharmusic.com/Rentals |