2020 Sixth Grade - Choir, Band and Orchestra Information
Choir, Band and Orchestra are all a YEAR-long commitments, you can't quit after the school year begins. They are looking for hard working students who love making music.
Pre-Step - Instrument Demo - Alton Darby Student's Band and Strings demos Tuesday, January 21.
Choir demo Friday, January 24.
Step 1 - Band and Strings Informational Meetings:
For more information about these programs, please attend the following meeting/s:
ORCHESTRA: Unknown at this time
BAND: Unknown at this time
No meeting for Choir (go to STEP 3)
Step 2 - Band and Strings Instrument Fittings:
During the meetings above, we will discuss the sixth grade instrumental schedule, as well as provide important information regarding choosing and obtaining an instrument. We will also describe how to sign-up for a 10 minute “fitting” where students have the opportunity to work one-on-one with a Hilliard orchestra/band director to find the best instrument suited for them.
These “fittings” will be scheduled UNKNOWN DATE after school 4 - 7:50pm at Sixth grade Station.
Sign-up genius for a time to schedule STRING instrument fitting - information coming
Sign-up genius for a time to schedule BAND instrument fitting - information coming
Step 3 - Register - Registration information at parent meetings and on Parent Home Access
Step 4 - Shop for an instrument - More information at the parent meeting and on the 5th grade Band and Orchestra website
Band Website: www.hilliardschools.org/music/elementary/station-band/
Orchestra / Strings website: www.hilliardschools.org/music/elementary/station-orchestra/
Pre-Step - Instrument Demo - Alton Darby Student's Band and Strings demos Tuesday, January 21.
Choir demo Friday, January 24.
Step 1 - Band and Strings Informational Meetings:
For more information about these programs, please attend the following meeting/s:
ORCHESTRA: Unknown at this time
BAND: Unknown at this time
No meeting for Choir (go to STEP 3)
Step 2 - Band and Strings Instrument Fittings:
During the meetings above, we will discuss the sixth grade instrumental schedule, as well as provide important information regarding choosing and obtaining an instrument. We will also describe how to sign-up for a 10 minute “fitting” where students have the opportunity to work one-on-one with a Hilliard orchestra/band director to find the best instrument suited for them.
These “fittings” will be scheduled UNKNOWN DATE after school 4 - 7:50pm at Sixth grade Station.
Sign-up genius for a time to schedule STRING instrument fitting - information coming
Sign-up genius for a time to schedule BAND instrument fitting - information coming
Step 3 - Register - Registration information at parent meetings and on Parent Home Access
Step 4 - Shop for an instrument - More information at the parent meeting and on the 5th grade Band and Orchestra website
Band Website: www.hilliardschools.org/music/elementary/station-band/
Orchestra / Strings website: www.hilliardschools.org/music/elementary/station-orchestra/
Frequently Asked Questions for Band and Orchestra
1) What if I cannot attend the informational meeting? Can my son/daughter still participate in the band/orchestra program?
Yes. Please check the websites for information, fitting sign-ups, and registration. Feel free to contact Caitlin Bartholic (orchestra) or Nicole Brocke (band) if you have any further questions.
2) What is a “fitting”?
Because everyone has different mouth, arm, and hand shapes, students will be more successful on certain instruments than others. Therefore, we encourage each student to go through a “fitting” where they will get the opportunity to try out different instruments with a qualified musician to help them choose an instrument that he/she will be successful playing.
3) I have older children who have gone through the program. Do I still need to attend the informational meeting?
The beginning instrumental program has changed now that it is in the 6th grade. Please check the websites for information, fitting sign-ups, and registration if you cannot attend the meeting. Feel free to contact us if you have any further questions.
4) We already have an instrument at home. Do we need to attend the informational meeting and/or sign up for a “fitting”?
We strongly encourage all parents to attend the meeting if possible to get all of the information about the Hilliard Orchestra or Band Program. We also encourage you to sign up for a “fitting”. You can use this time to make sure that your instrument is in good working condition and will be a good “fit” for your child.
5) Can my child participate in both band AND orchestra?
Learning an instrument takes a lot of time and commitment. Therefore, your child will need to make a decision on ONE instrument. If your child isn’t sure about orchestra vs. band, try to attend both informational meetings and sign up for a fitting time for both a band and an orchestra instrument. But he/she will need to make a decision on one instrument by the registration deadline.
6) If my child does not start an instrument in sixth grade, can my he/she join orchestra or band in seventh grade?
The beginning instrumental program is only offered in sixth grade. If a student wants to join in seventh grade or later during the sixth grade year, he/she will be required to take private lessons to catch up on the missed materials before joining the group.
1) What if I cannot attend the informational meeting? Can my son/daughter still participate in the band/orchestra program?
Yes. Please check the websites for information, fitting sign-ups, and registration. Feel free to contact Caitlin Bartholic (orchestra) or Nicole Brocke (band) if you have any further questions.
2) What is a “fitting”?
Because everyone has different mouth, arm, and hand shapes, students will be more successful on certain instruments than others. Therefore, we encourage each student to go through a “fitting” where they will get the opportunity to try out different instruments with a qualified musician to help them choose an instrument that he/she will be successful playing.
3) I have older children who have gone through the program. Do I still need to attend the informational meeting?
The beginning instrumental program has changed now that it is in the 6th grade. Please check the websites for information, fitting sign-ups, and registration if you cannot attend the meeting. Feel free to contact us if you have any further questions.
4) We already have an instrument at home. Do we need to attend the informational meeting and/or sign up for a “fitting”?
We strongly encourage all parents to attend the meeting if possible to get all of the information about the Hilliard Orchestra or Band Program. We also encourage you to sign up for a “fitting”. You can use this time to make sure that your instrument is in good working condition and will be a good “fit” for your child.
5) Can my child participate in both band AND orchestra?
Learning an instrument takes a lot of time and commitment. Therefore, your child will need to make a decision on ONE instrument. If your child isn’t sure about orchestra vs. band, try to attend both informational meetings and sign up for a fitting time for both a band and an orchestra instrument. But he/she will need to make a decision on one instrument by the registration deadline.
6) If my child does not start an instrument in sixth grade, can my he/she join orchestra or band in seventh grade?
The beginning instrumental program is only offered in sixth grade. If a student wants to join in seventh grade or later during the sixth grade year, he/she will be required to take private lessons to catch up on the missed materials before joining the group.