5th Grade Strings Sells Middle School

Chris Lape, Orchestra Director Sells Middle School 614.718.8594 lape_christopher@dublinschools.net

Beginning in the 5th grade, students have the opportunity to learn how to play the violin, viola, cello, or bass. They will come to Sells twice a week for a music lesson BEFORE the start of their school day. At the end of class, a bus will transport the students to school. This is a wonderful opportunity for 5th graders to experience middle school, as well as get an early start to their middle school music experience. ♪No experience necessary! We teach you everything you need to know. ♪Orchestra students are recognized for outstanding character and citizenship. ♪Orchestra instruments include violin, viola, cello, and double bass, and all four

instruments come in different sizes to fit you perfectly. ♪We have convenient classroom instruments for cello and bass students to use-

no need to haul a large instrument to school each day! Participation in orchestra...

✔ improves communication. ✔ develops mental and physical coordination. ✔ develops self-confidence, and a sense of accomplishment. ✔ develops responsibility and self-discipline. ✔ provides experiences that teach college readiness skills. ✔ develops a lifelong appreciation of music.

How do I join?

1. Visit www.rockprideorchestra.weebly.com, select “Beginning Strings”

2. Browse the 5th Grade Outline and Brochure for more information

3. Register on the website or at www.tinyurl.com/smsFGS2017

4. Attend the 5th Grade Strings Meeting & Instrument Fitting Thursday, May 11th at 6:30pm Sells Middle School Commons

Please feel free to contact Mr. Lape if you have any questions!

Violin Violin is the smallest and highest of the string instruments. Violins read treble clef notes like recorder or the right hand of piano music. It is the only instrument with a high E string.

Did you know? You don’t have to be big to play a big instrument like a cello or a bass! All string instruments are made in a variety of smaller sizes to fit students who are still growing. J

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Playing a string instrument is a wonderful choice for any student wanting to pursue a unique musical experience. String instruments have been around since the 16th century and their popularity continues to grow. As a 5th grader, you can participate in the 5th Grade Strings Program. No experience is necessary. In Dublin, we teach 4 types of string instruments:

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Viola Viola is like the “big brother” or “big sister” of the violin. It has lower strings for a deeper, more mellow sound. A big strong viola section gives the orchestra a rich, full tone.

Cello The Cello is larger than violin or viola, so cello players always play sitting down. Cello is considered the instrument that sounds closest to the human voice and often plays cool melodies in orchestra music.

Bass The largest and lowest of the string instruments, the Bass has the same strings as bass guitar and provides a solid foundation for the rest of the orchestra to build on.

JOIN THE ORCHESTRA!

Orchestra instruments are available in a variety of sizes to fit smaller hands.

Interested in orchestra? Read more about 5th Grade Strings and Register on the

Sells Orchestra website:

www.rockprideorchestra.weebly.com select “Beginning Strings”

Questions? Please feel free to contact Mr. Lape

lape_christopher@dublinschools.net 614-718-8594