ELEMENTARY ORCHESTRAS
Putnam City School District is proud to offer elementary orchestra to our 5th grade students!
Mrs. Bunch is the director of orchestras at Hefner Middle School and serves as the elementary strings director at James L. Dennis Elementary School.
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Ms. Jessica Liberati is the assistant director at Capps Middle School and Cooper Middle School and serves as the elementary strings director at Wiley Post Elementary School.
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Mr. Scott is the head director of the Putnam City North Orchestra and serves as the elementary strings director to Ralph Downs Elementary School.
Mr. Smith is the assistant director at Putnam City North High School and serves as the elementary strings director at Will Rogers Elementary School and Harvest Hills Elementary School.
NEW TO ORCHESTRA?
FIND OUT WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW BELOW!
WHAT IS ORCHESTRA?
Orchestra is a music group consisting of students playing the violin, viola, cello and bass.
WHAT DO YOU DO?
We play all different kinds of music including:
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Classical
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Fiddle
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Jazz
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Movie Themes
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Songs
We give 3 special concerts each year to share our music with family and friends.
HOW DO I CHOOSE WHICH INSTRUMENT TO PLAY?
In elementary, students will select either the violin or cello. Opportunities to switch to viola or bass will be in their second year of playing.
Select the instrument that you like the sound of best. If you need help deciding, ask your teacher.
Your teacher will also help you determine what size of instrument you will need.
HOW DO I GET AN INSTRUMENT?
Rental:
All students will need to rent instruments from local music stores. Violins range from $25-30/month and cellos range from $40-45/month.
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Purchase:
Please contact your teacher before purchasing an instrument. Mr. Scott,
Mr. Smith, or Mrs. Bunch will be happy to help you find an instrument that is in playable condition and in the correct size for the student. Some instruments are poorly made and often cost more to repair than they cost to buy.
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Help with choosing an instrument:
If you would like help choosing an instrument, contact your teacher to set up an appointment.
QUESTIONS?
Contact
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Becky Bunch
Director of Orchestras
Hefner Middle School
James L. Dennis Elementary
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Jeremy Scott
Director of Orchestras
Putnam City North High School
Ralph Downs Elementary
722-4220 ext. 2702
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Brett Smith
Assistant Director of Orchestras
Putnam City North High School
Will Rogers Elementary
Harvest Hills Elementary
722-4220 ext. 2703
WHO CAN JOIN?
All 5th grade students are invited to join the orchestra.
DO I HAVE TO KNOW HOW TO PLAY AN INSTRUMENT TO JOIN?
No! The orchestra is for beginners. You will learn how to:
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hold the instrument
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pluck and bow the strings
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read music
WHAT ELSE WILL I NEED?
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Instrument - in the correct size
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Essential Elements 2000 Book 1 for your instrument
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Rosin
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Shoulder rest or sponge (violin/viola)
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Rock-stop (cello/bass)
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Soft cloth for cleaning
LOCAL STRING DEALERS
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You can find everything you need for orchestra at any of these stores. They will also help you determine the proper size instrument for you.
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Inter-City Violin Studio
1414 NW 30th
Oklahoma City
405-843-1573
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Larsen Music Company
4001 NW 63rd St.
Oklahoma City
405-843-1573
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Oklahoma Strings
5013 N. Rockwell
Bethany
405-789-4672
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Palen Music
7701 N Broadway Extension
Oklahoma City
896-8111
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Music & Arts
(405) 999-0423