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Violins

Welcome!

5th Grade Orchestra Sign Up Information

Welcome! Starting in 5th grade, students have the opportunity to join orchestra to learn violin, viola, or cello. Orchestra meets for 30 minutes once a week during the school day. There is no cost to participate outside of the cost of materials (listed below). 

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We will be hosting an Instrument Intro Night on Thursday, August 27th from 5:30-7:30 at Yanda's Music in Downtown Kearney. Students can try out a violin, viola, and cello, and instruments will be available to rent and take home. Please note: There will be no free/reduced rate instruments at this event - that instrument will be ordered and received separately.

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Questions?

Bryant, Kenwood, Northeast, Meadowlark: Jeana Peterson, jeapeterson@kearneycats.com

Buffalo Hills, Central, Emerson, Park, Windy Hills: Morgan Semerad, morsemerad@kearneycats.com

Steps to Register for Orchestra: 

1. Decide on an instrument (violin, viola, or cello). Which instrument would your student like to play? I recommend choosing the instrument they think sounds the best! 

2. Determine instrument size. Instruments come in different sizes, like shoes. Please make sure height measurements are accurate in order to determine the most comfortable instrument size for your student. If you need help determining instrument size, please email your student's height to Mrs. Peterson at jeapeterson@kearneycats.com or Miss Semerad at morsemerad@kearneycats.com

3. Sign up! Classes will begin the week of August 31st. Please have instruments ordered prior to Labor Day. 

4.  Rent an instrument below*! Be sure to select the correct instrument size. Students will also need a copy of Essential Elements Interactive Book 1 for their instrument and a rosin. 

* Students who participate in Free/Reduced Lunch through KPS are eligible to receive a free/reduced rate instrument and materials through the school, based on availability. If this applies to your student, please skip step 4 - Mrs. Peterson and Miss Semerad will be in touch by email about availability!

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