1. Welcome to the ECASD Orchestra Program
Rosie Moua
South and Delong
Soma Pierce-Smit
Memorial
Jacob Puccio
Northstar and North

2. Tonight we will: Demonstrate the violin, viola, cello, and bass.
Talk about renting/purchasing instruments.
Talk about summer lessons.
Measure students for instrument size.
Answer questions.

3. Violin Smallest size. Highest pitch.
Often featured in high, fast and flashy music.
Many needed to play loud and fast and also to be a foundation for the orchestra.
At least 50% of orchestra. It is the biggest section of the orchestra.

4. Viola Small size similar to violin. Deeper sound.
Good for students who like lower tones but are unable to transport a cello or bass.
“Golden Voice” of the orchestra.
No more than 25% of orchestra.

5. Cello
Larger size.
Requires a lot of space both at home and in the car.
Played sitting down.
The sound is warm and mellow.
More expensive.
Rent an instrument for home. There will be a school instrument for you during the school day.
No more than 25% of orchestra.

6. Bass Very large. Lowest sound, is heard through all other instruments.
Smallest section but most important.
Requires a commitment to transport school basses.
Requires more responsible planning for practice time.
Limited instruments.
Start on cello. 
Need 2-3 bass players per school.

7. Harp
Need private lessons.
Very few harps!

8. Renting/Purchasing Flyers for local businesses are available.
Trusted online businesses are listed on our Beginning Orchestra Website.
Watch out for “deals too good to be true”!
School instruments are available for families with financial need.

9. ECASD Summer Lessons
For students starting on a string instrument ECASD Summer Lessons are essential for a strong start and insure success in the first year of orchestra.
Summer lessons are free of charge.
Families are welcome at any school, regardless of where they will attend.

10. Lesson Schedule 2017 Northstar South Delong
June 2017 S M T W F 19 20 21 22 26 29
July 2017 10 13 17 24 27
Monday-Thursday June 19-22, 
Monday and Thursdays 26, 29, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27
Good attendance sets the foundation for success! 
Northstar
South
Delong
12:00-12:45 CELLO
8:00-8:45 CELLO
12:00-12:45 VIOLIN/VIOLA
1:00-1:45 VIOLIN/VIOLA
9:00-9:45 VIOLIN/VIOLA
2-2:45 CELLO
10:00-10:45 VIOLIN/VIOLA
2:00-2:45 CELLO
SOUTH
DELONG
NORTHSTAR
8-8:45 cello
9-9:45 violin/viola
10-10:45 violin/viola
11-11:45 Cello
12:30-1:15 violin/viola
1:30-2:15 violin/viola
2:30-3:15 cello
9-9:45
10-10:45
11:11:45

11. Additional information
Safe handling of instrument before 1st day
There will be a few additional supplies needed other than instrument
Details will come out with the confirmation letter in May.

12. What size do YOU need?
The right size instrument is important for preventing pain and poor posture.
If you are in between sizes, it is usually best to get the smaller size.
Once you have been measured, you are free to go! Please turn in your registration form at this time, OR complete it and mail it or it or fax it.
Please call or with questions and concerns!

13. Websites https://www.johnsonstring.com/ http://www.sharmusic.com/