What are the different string ensembles?
Beginning Strings include all beginning third grade string students
Intermediate Orchestra also called 4th Grade Orchestra includes all 4th grade string students and, by invitation, some third grade students who may be taking private lessons.
Advanced Orchestra includes 5th grade string students with two years playing experience. Younger students who are taking private lesson may be asked to participate based on their level.
What are stringed instruments?
String instruments include violin, viola, cello and bass.
Who can participate in orchestra?
Beginning Orchestra is open to all 3rd grade students
Intermediate Orchestra is open to all students with one year playing experience.
Advanced Orchestra is open to all string students with two years experience or by invitation of the director.
When do string students meet?
String students meet twice per week for a half hour each. 3rd grade students have two 25 minute lessons while the 4th band 5th graders have one 25 minute lesson and one full orchestra rehearsal per week.
Where can I get an instrument?
ALWAYS get an instrument from a music store. An important guideline is to look for a vendor that can service the instrument if a repair is needed. Please DO NOT buy an instrument from a store that also sells bulk potato chips and socks!
Should I rent or buy?
I always suggest that you start with renting. Most music companies offer really great deals on your first three months rental. That should give you time to decide if you want to invest in purchasing an instrument. It will also give you time to look for a QUALITY instrument, either new or used. Please ask Mrs. Blackburn for suggestions as to what instrument brands are good quality BEFORE you make a purchase. Below are approved Brands when choosing and instrument:
Armstrong, Artley, Bach, Besson, Benge, Blessing, Bueshcer, Bufffet Crampon, Bundy, Conn, Eastman, Emerson, Fox, Gemeinhardt, Getzen, Glaesel, Holton, Jupiter, Keilwerth, King, Knnilling, Leblanc, Wm Lewis, Lidl, Martin, Scherl & Roth, Scheibner, Schroetter, Selmer, St. Petersburg, Yanagisawa, Vito, Yamaha
What Method Book does my string student need?
Beginnig and Intermediate Orchestra students use the "Essential Elements 2000 for Strings" Black & Gold book 1
Advanced Orchestra students use the "Essential Elements for Strings" BLUE book 2 (NOT 2000)
What are the different band groups?
There are three bands here at Hollifield. They include:
Beginning Band, for 4th grade students new to a band instrument
Advanced Band, for 5th grade students with one year experience on a band instrument and
Jazz Band, for 5th grade band students by audition only.
What are the different band instruments?
Band instruments include: flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, baritone, French horn, tuba and percussion.
Who can participate in band?
4th graders with no experience may join Beginning Band.
5th graders with one year’s experience may join the Advanced Band
Who can be in Jazz Band?
Jazz Band i is open to 5th graders who have one year’s experience and will be playing in Advanced Band this year. Students who are taking private lessons on piano with at least 2 years experience may also audition. Students who are taking private lessons on electric guitar and/or bass may also audition.
When do band students meet?
Beginning Band students have two 25 minute lessons per.
Advanced Band students have one 25 minute lesson per week and one full band rehearsal the same time each week.
Jazz Band meets "before school" at 8:30 am on Thursday mornings.
Where can I get an instrument?
Music Vendors
ALWAYS get an instrument from a music store. An important guideline is to look for a vendor that can service the instrument if a repair is needed. Please DO NOT buy an instrument from a store that also sells bulk potato chips and underwear!
Should I rent or buy?
I always suggest that you start with renting. Most music companies offer really great deals on your first three months rental. That should give you time to decide if you want to invest in purchasing an instrument. It will also give you time to look for a QUALITY instrument, either new or used. Please ask Mrs. Blackburn for suggestions as to what instrument brands are good quality BEFORE you make a purchase. Below are approved Brands when choosing and instrument:
Armstrong, Artley, Bach, Besson, Benge, Blessing, Bueshcer, Bufffet Crampon, Bundy, Conn, Eastman, Emerson, Fox,Gemeinhardt, Getzen, Glaesel, Holton, Jupiter, Keilwerth, King, Knnilling, Leblanc, Wm Lewis, Lidl, Martin, Scherl & Roth, Scheibner, Schroetter, Selmer, St. Petersburg, Yanagisawa, Vito, Yamaha
What Method Book does my band students need?
Beginning Band students use the "Yamaha Advantage" book for thier particular instrument
Beginning Percussion students use "Alfred's Beginning Drum Method"
Advanced Percussion students need to purchase "A Fresh Aproach to Mallets" by Mark Wessels
Below are guidelines for purchasing instruments:
Band Instruments
http://www.zacharymusic.com/Zachary_Music/Categories.htm
String Instruments
http://childrensmusicworkshop.com/instruments/violin/index.html
Percussion
(Drum sets)
http://www.amazon.com/Resistant-Weatherproof-Dustproof-Shockproof-Protective/dp/B00PC0GG60/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1425401813&sr=8-3&keywords=lg+g3+lifeproof+case
http://www.music123.com/Drums--Percussion/Acoustic-Drums/Acoustic-Drum-Sets/Starter-Drum-Sets/Accent-Combo-5-piece-Drum-Set.site7prod666618.product
http://drumsonsale.com/drums/complete-drumsets/ludwig-accent-5pc-complete-drumset-package-drive.html
(Practice Pad drum set and drum set mutes)
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Remo-5Piece-Practice-Pad-Set?sku=442963
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/navigation?q=practice+pad+set
(Practice Pad and stand)
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/product/Remo-Practice-Pad-with-Stand?sku=442714
(Bell Kits)
http://www.musiciansfriend.com/educational-bell-combination-kits/pearl-pk-900c-percussion-kit-case-with-wheels?pfm=sp