carlin.stiles@isd742.org

 

North Junior High

1:33 - 3:30pm

Choir Room #252 

 

Madison Elementary

8:15-10:45am

The "Closet" inside the cafeteria

 

Lincoln Elementary

11:00am-12:00pm

 

 

Orchestra students need the text "String Basics: Book 1."  It is available  at Eckroth Music and Johnson's Violins.  Students receive two half hour lessons a week.  

 

In the first year of study, students learn proper posture, care of the instrument, correct left and right hand position, simple rhythm patterns and songs in the key of D major.  There are two concerts, one in December and one in May, that students are perform the songs they have learned for family and friends.  

 

 

 6th Grade Orchestra

 Orchestra students need the text "String Basics: Book 1."  It is available  at Eckroth Music and Johnson's Violins.  Student's have orchestra every other day, alternating with Phy. Ed. Students also receive 4-5 small group lessons outside of the regular class during the trimester that is primarily used for assessment.

 

 In the second year of study, proper posture, instrument care, correct left and right hand position, simple rhythm patterns and the key of D major is reinforced.  New material includes G and C major, articulations (staccato, spiccato, legato, accents, slurs), more complex rhythm patterns and more complicated repertoire including multi-part playing.  Music vocabulary is introduced and reinforced throughout the school year.  

 

Music Stores 

 

Eckroth Music                                                                  Johnson's Violins

159 7th Ave S                                                                  1600 W St. Germain

Waite Park, MN 56387                                                   St. Cloud, MN 56301