Fifth Grade Fiddles
Enrichment Program
By OrchestraIowa School
The Fifth Grade Fiddles Program is a set of group violin lessons offered by the Orchestra
Iowa Schoolto all fifth grade students in the Cedar Rapids Community School
District. There is no cost to CRCSD students for the set of ten lessons.
Families and the student’s teachers may attend the final lesson (in the music room or TBA) on June 3, 8:00-8:40 a.m. as an informal performance highlighting what was learned.
Purpose of Fifth Grade Fiddles is to:
*Increase knowledge of and appreciation for music, especially that of the string instrument family, through a hands-on approach.
*Promote continued participation in music ensembles/classes in middle and high school
*Integrate fifth grade standards and student learning expectations.
Schedule-
5 of the group lessons will be held during the regular Music Class time.
The additional 5 lessons for all combined 5th graders will be
offered before school from 8:00-8:40 in the music room on the following dates-
May 23
May 27
May 29
May 30
June 3* Permission slip must be turned in by May 23rd.
Fifth Grade Fiddles behavior guidelines:
*Violin students will be expected to show respect to the
instructor/volunteers by being attentive listeners, following directions and
following violin class procedures as outlined by instructor.
*Violin students will show respect to the instruments and
other materials.
*If a student is unable to follow these behavior guidelines the instructor will notify
the classroom teacher and building principal to determine if the student will be
excluded from the program.
I give my child,____________________________ permission to participate in the before
school lessons. I understand that
it is a commitment and my child will be able to attend all
lessons.
Name:___________________________________________
Date:___________
Enrichment Program
By OrchestraIowa School
The Fifth Grade Fiddles Program is a set of group violin lessons offered by the Orchestra
Iowa Schoolto all fifth grade students in the Cedar Rapids Community School
District. There is no cost to CRCSD students for the set of ten lessons.
Families and the student’s teachers may attend the final lesson (in the music room or TBA) on June 3, 8:00-8:40 a.m. as an informal performance highlighting what was learned.
Purpose of Fifth Grade Fiddles is to:
*Increase knowledge of and appreciation for music, especially that of the string instrument family, through a hands-on approach.
*Promote continued participation in music ensembles/classes in middle and high school
*Integrate fifth grade standards and student learning expectations.
Schedule-
5 of the group lessons will be held during the regular Music Class time.
The additional 5 lessons for all combined 5th graders will be
offered before school from 8:00-8:40 in the music room on the following dates-
May 23
May 27
May 29
May 30
June 3* Permission slip must be turned in by May 23rd.
Fifth Grade Fiddles behavior guidelines:
*Violin students will be expected to show respect to the
instructor/volunteers by being attentive listeners, following directions and
following violin class procedures as outlined by instructor.
*Violin students will show respect to the instruments and
other materials.
*If a student is unable to follow these behavior guidelines the instructor will notify
the classroom teacher and building principal to determine if the student will be
excluded from the program.
I give my child,____________________________ permission to participate in the before
school lessons. I understand that
it is a commitment and my child will be able to attend all
lessons.
Name:___________________________________________
Date:___________