Marquez Charter Elementary School Instrumental Music Program

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.

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

Instruction on recorder, flute, clarinet, alto sax, trumpet, trombone, violin and cello for both beginners and players with experience.

First graders may only choose the violin or recorder. Recorders are provided free with enrollment in the class.

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 October through May (approx. 30 weeks), culminating with a spring concert in May 2009.

A one-time music donation of $395 is requested to help cover the instructional costs of this year’s instrumental music program.

This fee - payable to Friends of Marquez - includes all music books and basic supplies which your child is given. The only other expense will be the lease, rental or purchase of the instrument. 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. Please call 310-459-5539 to request a scholarship.

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

Payment can not be taken online, so please MAIL your check for $395 payable to Friends of Marquez Orchestra Fund to:

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

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.

Order Your Instrument Now for Delivery to School for First Lesson
Through special arrangements with a local music retailer, instruments are available for purchase, rent or lease-to-own at up to 45% off the retail price for participating music students.
Lease, rent or purchase online before classes begin and your instrument will be delivered to school before the first lesson.
Visit www.stringseason.com/cmw for more information and to place your order for delivery to school in time for the first lesson.

Register Online Today

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 submitted, please follow-up with payment by check via US Mail.

Mail your payment in the amount of $395 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.

We will hold your online registration for 48 hours pending the receipt of your check at our P.O. Box address above. Register now.

NEWS ALERT!
Children's Music Workshop Wins Los Angeles Area Emmy® for Children/Youth Programming

The Los Angeles area Emmy award nominations were announced on July 10.

The 2007 All Schools Elementary Honor Orhestra at UCLA program received a nomination in the Children/Youth Programming Category.

The one hour special - produced and directed by Larry Newman - was the only nominated program in its category. Categories that receive five or less entries must receive a 2/3 approval to receive a nomination.

Winners in these single nomination categories will receive their Emmy statuette at the awards presentation on September 6, 2008 at the Academy of Television Arts and Sciences in North Hollywood, California.