The events calendar from the ARPS Performing Arts Teachers is posted here on a Google calendar site.
The events calendar from the ARPS Performing Arts Teachers is posted here on a Google calendar site.
Amherst-Pelham Elementary Band and Orchestra 2022-2023
Instruments offered:
Instrumentos ofrecidos:
Grade 4: Violin, Viola, Cello, Flute, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone
Grade 5: Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, Flute, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Baritone, Percussion (limited spots available)
Grade 6: Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass, Flute, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Baritone, Percussion (and by special application, Piccolo, Bass Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone, Oboe, Bassoon, Horn, and String Bass)
Dear Students and Families,
We’d like to take this opportunity to welcome you back for the 2022-2023 school year. We hope you enjoyed your summer break, and are coming back to school excited and ready to learn. We are so looking forward to getting started and making music together once more.
This year, we have the pleasure of introducing the newest member of the instrumental music team, Mr. Lincoln Smith! Mr. Smith will be teaching both band and orchestra instruments at all four Amherst-Pelham elementary schools alongside Mrs. Samson and Ms. Templeton. To learn more about your friendly neighborhood band and orchestra teachers and see instrument demos, visit our website!
Any student interested in playing an instrument in grades 4, 5, and 6 can sign up for instrument lessons, regardless of experience level (we love beginners!). Lessons are free and will take place once a week during regular school hours. We are also pleased to announce the return to weekly band and orchestra ensemble rehearsals, which will also take place during the regular school day in addition to small group lessons.
Families can rent their own instrument from a local music store (such as Gerry’s Music Shop or Stamell Stringed Instruments), or they can borrow from the school for a small fee. If you are not sure where you get your child an instrument, please contact us. We’ll be happy to steer you in the right direction.
Enrollment for the band/orchestra program for 2022-2023 is closed
If you have any questions or concerns about our program, do not hesitate to contact us. We’re looking forward to getting started!
Sincerely,
Heather Samson, samsonh@arps.org (Amherst/Pelham Orchestra)
Ariel Templeton, templetona@arps.org (Amherst Band)
Lincoln Smith, smithl1@arps.org (Pelham Band)
Estimados estudiantes y familias,
Nos gustaría aprovechar esta oportunidad para darles la bienvenida al año escolar 2022-2023. Esperamos que hayan disfrutado de sus vacaciones de verano, y que vuelvan a la escuela entusiasmados y listos para aprender. Estamos deseando empezar y hacer música juntos una vez más.
Este año, tenemos el placer de presentar al nuevo miembro del equipo de música instrumental, el Sr. Lincoln Smith. El Sr. Smith enseñará instrumentos de banda y orquesta en las cuatro escuelas elementales de Amherst-Pelham junto con la Sra. Samson y la Sra. Templeton. Para saber más sobre los maestros de banda y orquesta de su comunidad, visite nuestro sitio web.
Cualquier estudiante interesado en tocar un instrumento en los grados 4, 5 y 6 puede matricularse en clases de instrumento, independientemente del nivel de experiencia (¡nos encantan los principiantes!). Las clases son gratuitas y tendrán lugar una vez a la semana durante el horario escolar. También nos complace anunciar el regreso a los ensayos semanales de los conjuntos de banda y orquesta, que también tendrán lugar durante la jornada escolar habitual, además de las clases en grupos pequeños.
Las familias pueden alquilar su propio instrumento en una tienda de música local (como Gerry’s Music Shop o Stamell Stringed Instruments), o pueden pedirlo prestado en la escuela por una pequeña cuota. Si no está seguro de dónde puede tener su niño un instrumento, comuníquese con nosotros. Estaremos encantados de orientarle en la dirección correcta.
Mientras tanto, si tiene alguna pregunta o duda sobre nuestro programa, no dude en ponerse en contacto con nosotros. ¡Estamos deseando empezar!
Atentamente,
Heather Samson, samsonh@arps.org (Orquesta de Amherst/Pelham)
Ariel Templeton, templetona@arps.org (Banda de Amherst)
Lincoln Smith, smithl1@arps.org (Banda de Pelham)
Out of District Amherst Regional Elementary Music
Shutesbury Elementary; Brian Bender (Band Instructor) brianbendermusic@hotmail.com