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ENROLLMENT ENDS ON FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 14, 2012
All applications after that date will be placed on the wait list.

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The Marquez Charter Elementary School Instrumental Music Program is open to all students in grades one through five.

The program is directed by Larry Newman. Debbie Klak and Mandy Fey are the music specialists.

Weekly classes are offered for 30 to 40 minutes each Wednesday during regular school hours beginning Wednesday, September 19, 2012.

Students leave their regular classroom at the assigned music time to take their lesson.

Instruction is available on recorder, flute, clarinet, alto saxophone, trumpet, baritone horn, trombone, violin and cello.

First graders may only choose the violin or recorder. Recorders are provided free with enrollment in the class. (What is a recorder?)

Second graders may choose recorder, flute, clarinet, trumpet or violin.

Third grade and higher may choose flute, clarinet, alto sax, trumpet, baritone horn, trombone, violin or cello.

Because of the nature of a pull-out program, orchestra students must maintain their academics or they will not be allowed to participate. The orchestra program requires a one year commitment and regular home practice.

To best accommodate all the students, the final schedule will be determined when enrollment is complete.

Students will be notified of their lesson time by their classroom teacher and by e-mail.

Classes run from September through May (approx. 30 weeks), culminating with a spring concert in May 2013.

A one-time music donation of $420 is requested to help cover the instructional costs of this year’s instrumental music program. In addition, a $20 music/supply fee is requested to cover all music books, sheet music and basic supplies such as reeds, valve oil, violin rosin, etc. which your child is given.

This fee is payable to Friends of Marquez Orchestra Fund. The only other expense will be the lease, rental or purchase of the instrument. Through our instrument supplier, String Season, instruments can be ordered online now for free delivery to school for the first lesson on September 19. Recorders are provided free of charge.

A limited number of scholarships are available to those who request them and every attempt will be made to see that ALL STUDENTS who wish to participate are given the opportunity.

Class size is limited so please submit your registration ASAP to reserve your place in the class.

 

Phil Hollis, Former Marquez Principal

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Class size is limited so register today

Class size is limited and priority is given to the earliest applicants. Please complete the online application to reserve a spot.

Once the application has been completed, please follow-up by printing a copy of the completed application and mailing it along with your check.

Mail your payment in the amount of $440 payable to:
Friends of Marquez Orchestra Fund to:

Children's Music Workshop
P.O. Box 1247
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272

Be sure to include your child's name and school on the check.

(Your music donation check to Friends of Marquez is used to cover the actual expenses of this program. It does not replace your annual Friends of Marquez giving contribution. Please give generously to the FOM annual campaign.)

We will hold your online registration for 72 hours pending the receipt of your check at our P.O. Box address above.
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