Glen Acres Music
September
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About the Extra Music Opportunities
3rd Grade Options: Orchestra
Orchestra: Students can begin learning a string instrument (violin, viola, cello, or bass) with Mr. Binkley. He will be doing a demonstration lesson the week of September 11th - September 14th during music class. Sign up information is coming soon. Thank you for your patience.
4th Grade Options: Orchestra, Band, and/or Chorus (yes - you can do all 3!)
Orchestra: Students can continue their studies on their string instrument with Mr. Binkley. You can sign up now below.
Band: Students can start learning a band instrument (flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, baritone, or percussion) with Mr. Fuette. He will be doing a demonstration lesson the week of September 11th - September 14th during music class. Sign up information is coming soon. Thank you for your patience.
Chorus: Students can join the chorus with Miss Krasley. You may sign up now below. Rehearsals begin on September 13th.
5th Grade Options: Orchestra, Band, and/or Chorus (yes - you can do all 3!)
Orchestra: Students can continue their studies on their string instrument with Mr. Binkley. You can sign up now below.
Band: Students can continue their studies on their band instrument with Mr. Fuette. You can sign up now below.
Chorus: Students can join the chorus with Miss Krasley. You can sign up now below. Rehearsals begin on Wednesday, September 13th.
Chorus - 4th and 5th grade only
Welcome back another exciting year of chorus! Chorus is offered to 4th and 5th grade students at Glen Acres Elementary. Students in chorus will learn singing skills, how to be a better musician, all while building a musical community and having fun!!! It is a ONE-YEAR COMMITMENT that includes at 3 concerts throughout this school year as well as additional optional performances.
Rehearsal Schedule:
Wednesday mornings at 7:45 AM.
First rehearsal is Wednesday, September 13th!
Concert Dates:
Harvest Concert - Thursday, October 26th
Winter Concert - Wednesday, December 20th
Spring Concert -
Additional Performance Opportunities:
Singing the National Anthem at a Wilmington Blue Rocks Game - Date TBD
If you have any questions, please e-mail me at kkrasley@wcasd.net.
Miss Krasley
5th Grade RETURNING band students
Dear Band Families,
Welcome back to another great school year! I am sending this email home to all our former band students who are now in fifth grade. If your child would like to return to our school band program, simply click the link above, fill in the required information, and I will be in contact with you shortly regarding the start of our band lessons program for the school year! It’s easy to do and I hope you’ll join us again!
We have quite a musical season ahead of us. Returning students in fifth grade will be eligible to participate in many great events starting with an outdoor band night at East High School as we perform at a Friday night football game in October. We will also have our annual winter concert tour in December, spring concerts, and other special performances such as café lunchtime band jams and the East High School Senior Walk welcome performance.
If you have questions, please feel free to contact me at kfuette@wcasd.net. I am happy to help. Thanks for your time and have a great day!
Mr. Fuette
4th and 5th grade RETURNING orchestra members
Dear Orchestra Families,
I am sending this email home to all our former orchestra students who are now in fourth or fifth grade. If your child would like to return to our school orchestra program, simply click the link above, fill in the required information, and I will be in contact with you shortly regarding the start of our string lesson program for the school year! It’s easy to do and I hope you’ll join us again! The link to sign up is above.
Mr. Binkley
3rd Grade Beginner Orchestra
Dear Third Grade Families,
If your student is interested in joining the Orchestra at Glen Acres, please click the link above to sign up. Students may choose to learn the violin, viola, cello, or string bass. Simply click the link above, fill in the required information, and I will be in contact with you shortly regarding the start of our string lesson program for the school year! It’s easy to do and I hope you’ll join us!
If you have questions, please contact wbinkley@wcasd.net
Mr. Binkley
4th Grade Beginner Band
Dear Fourth Grade Families,
If your student is interested in joining the Band at Glen Acres, please click the link above to sign up. Students may choose to learn the flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, baritone, or percussion. Simply click the link above, fill in the required information, and I will be in contact with you shortly regarding the start of our band lesson program for the school year! It’s easy to do and I hope you’ll join us!
Mr. Fuette