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Informance Information
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Instruments, Band, Orchestra!
I am often asked when students will have the opportunity to learn to play an instrument or join a performance ensemble, such as orchestra or band. The short answer is 6th grade. Mr. Luukkonen teaches three orchestras this year (6th grade, 7th grade and 8th-12th grade) in addition to his middle school general music classes. The orchestras include strings (violin, viola, cello, bass), woodwinds (flute, oboe, clarinet, bassoon, saxophone), brass (trumpet, horn, trombone, tuba), and percussion (drums, bells, accessory percussion.) Previous experience is not required. Most students will be expected to rent or purchase an instrument. Students will be given more information about this opportunity at the end of their 5th grade year.
Students in grades 1 through 5 with previous experience playing violin, viola, cello or bass may join the Lower School String Ensemble (see below.)
Our K-5 music classes include the use of boomwhackers and accessory percussion as well as singing, reading and writing rhythms and pitches on the treble clef, which gives them a solid starting point for any future instrumental instruction. For more information on finding a private lesson teacher, summer music camps or youth ensembles, please see the link below or under the "Home" title.

Lower School Extra-Curricular Opportunity

Eagle Ridge Academy’s Lower School offers an after-school String Ensemble! Students in grades 1 through 5 with previous experience playing violin, viola, cello or bass may register.
Current participation in private lessons is encouraged as this will be an ensemble experience; we will focus less on individual technical skills and more on performing as a group and reading 2 to 4-part music.
Each student will need their instrument, bow, rosin and a shoulder rest for violins and violas. Sheet music will be supplied and brought home to practice individually.
The string ensemble will perform for an event or two in the spring semester. The exact date(s), time(s) and location(s) will be determined at a later date.

Dates: Thursdays in Quarters 3 and 4.
Time: 3:00-4:00.
To register, please watch for an after school activities registration form in your in-box!

High School Extra-Curricular Opportunity