Elementary Orchestra Info Sheet
Beginning Orchestra:
Director: Mrs. Darcy Morrissey 425-822-6224
dmorrissey@lwsd.org Assistant Director:
Mrs. Mary Jarvis
Eligibility: Any 4th-6th grade student from Bell, Community, Kirk or
Lakeview who are interested in learning to play the violin, viola or cello.
VIOLIN: The highest sounding of the instruments you may play.
VIOLA: Range of sound is in between Violin & Cello ranges.
CELLO: The lowest sounding of the instruments you may play.
Registration: Click on the link "Register Here!!" at the bottom of
this page and fill out the information. This info will be sent
directly to Mrs. Morrissey via e mail who will e mail you back with confirmation
that your child has been registered for the class. Hard copies of the
Registration Form are also available at your child's elementary school main
office.
Rehearsal Location & Dates: On the stage at Kirkland Junior High
School. Violins meet every Tuesday and Thursday. Cellos and Violas
meet every Wednesday and Thursday. All rehearsals are 8-8:45am.
2007-2008: Sept. 18 first rehearsal for Violin; Sept. 19 first rehearsal for
Viola & Cello.
Transportation: You may choose to drop your child off at KiJH or your
child can catch the junior high bus that will take them to KiJH. Contact
Beth Brock at bbrock@lwsd.org or
425-882-5120 for information about the bus number, time and location of pick up.
After rehearsal is over, each student will be transported by school bus to their
home Elementary School.
Cost: There is no tuition fee for the class.
Each student is responsible for bringing an appropriate sized instrument
that is in good working condition to rehearsal. Renting (as opposed to
buying) an instrument is highly recommended as students grow out of their
instruments quickly at this age.
Here are two instrument rental companies you may want to consider: Henry
Bischofberger: www.hkbviolins.com
425-822 0717. (Houghton Area of Kirkland)
Mills Music: www.millsmusic.com
425-486-5000. (Multiple Locations: i.e. Redmond & Bothell)
You must also purchase a textbook: Essential Elements 2000 for Strings
Book 1 by Allen, Gillespie and Hayes. Get the book that is designated for
your child's instrument. This book can be found at Mills Music.
For families with financial hardship: Please note that a limited number of
instruments are available for loan (with a one time fee of $50) from KiJH.
Please e mail or call Mrs. Morrissey with your request.
dmorrissey@lwsd.org 822-6224.
We will have an Orchestra Parent Orientation Night at KiJH on Wed.
Sept. 12, 2007 at 7 pm where you will meet and speak with the instructors and
have an opportunity to purchase and/or rent all needed materials from Mills
Music and/or Henry Bischofberger.
