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OLSD Middle School Music Courses

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Berkshire Middle School

Berlin Middle School

Hyatts Middle School

Liberty Middle School

Orange Middle School

Shanahan Middle School

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Berkshire Middle School

Band

Choir

Strings

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Band at Berkshire Middle School

Fitting Information

A band fitting is an event to help your child choose an instrument. The fitting dates for Berkshire are TBD.

Instruments

At your fitting, your band director will help you choose an instrument. Beginning instruments include Flute, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, French Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, and Percussion. Click here for more information about renting instruments.

FAQ's

Mrs. Christine Wedell

Click here for FAQ's about Band, Choir, and Strings.

Band Director

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christine_wedell@olsd.us

Choir at Berkshire Middle School

What do I need to do to join?

Simply sign up for the class! You don't need to attend any meetings to join.

FAQ's

Click here for FAQ's about Band, Choir, and Strings.

Mrs. Jessica Kelley

Choir Director

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jessica_kelley@olsd.us

Strings/ Orchestra at Berkshire Middle School

Informational Meeting

At the informational meeting, information about the Orchestra program will be shared, and students can be sized for the instrument they are choosing to play. The strings meeting dates are TBD.

Instruments

Beginning instruments include Violin, Viola, Cello, and Double Bass. We recommend that you rent from the Loft Violin Shop.

Mrs. Rachel Tweedy

FAQ's

Strings Director

Click here for FAQ's about Band, Choir, and Strings.

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rachel_tweedy@olsd.us

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Berlin Middle School

Band

Choir

Strings

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Band at Berlin Middle School

Fitting Information

A band fitting is an event to help your child choose an instrument. The fitting dates for Berlin are TBD.

Instruments

At your fitting, your band director will help you choose an instrument. Beginning instruments include Flute, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, French Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, and Percussion. Click here for more information about renting instruments.

FAQ's

Mr. Mark Rocco

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Band Director

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mark_rocco@olsd.us

Choir at Berlin Middle School

What do I need to do to join?

Simply sign up for the class! You don't need to attend any meetings to join.

FAQ's

Click here for FAQ's about Band, Choir, and Strings.

Ms. Anna Murcko

Choir Director

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anna_murcko@olsd.us

Strings/ Orchestra at Berlin Middle School

Informational Meeting

At the informational meeting, information about the Orchestra program will be shared, and students can be sized for the instrument they are choosing to play. The strings meeting dates are TBD.

Instruments

Beginning instruments include Violin, Viola, Cello, and Double Bass. We recommend that you rent from the Loft Violin Shop.

Ms. Hayley Britt

FAQ's

Strings Director

Click here for FAQ's about Band, Choir, and Strings..

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hayley_britt@olsd.us

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Hyatts Middle School

Band

Choir

Strings

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Band at Hyatts Middle School

Fitting Information

A band fitting is an event to help your child choose an instrument. The fitting dates for Hyatts are TBD.

Instruments

At your fitting, your band director will help you choose an instrument. Beginning instruments include Flute, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, French Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, and Percussion. Click here for more information about renting instruments.

FAQ's

Mr. Jacob Henry

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Band Director

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jacob_henry@olsd.us

Choir at Hyatts Middle School

What do I need to do to join?

Simply sign up for the class! You don't need to attend any meetings to join.

FAQ's

Click here for FAQ's about Band, Choir, and Strings.

Mrs. Erin Gilleon

Choir Director

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erin_gilleon@olsd.us

Strings/ Orchestra at Hyatts Middle School

Informational Meeting

At the informational meeting, information about the Orchestra program will be shared, and students can be sized for the instrument they are choosing to play. The strings meeting dates are TBD.

Instruments

Beginning instruments include Violin, Viola, Cello, and Double Bass. We recommend that you rent from the Loft Violin Shop.

Mrs. Tiffany Bartelt

FAQ's

Strings Director

Click here for FAQ's about Band, Choir, and Strings..

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tiffany_bartelt@olsd.us

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Liberty Middle School

Band

Choir

Strings

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Band at Liberty Middle School

Fitting Information

A band fitting is an event to help your child choose an instrument. The fitting dates for Liberty are TBD.

Instruments

At your fitting, your band director will help you choose an instrument. Beginning instruments include Flute, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, French Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, and Percussion. Click here for more information about renting instruments.

FAQ's

Mr. Aaron Given

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Band Director

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aaron_given@olsd.us

Choir at Liberty Middle School

What do I need to do to join?

Simply sign up for the class! You don't need to attend any meetings to join.

FAQ's

Click here for FAQ's about Band, Choir, and Strings.

Mrs. Amy Ruff

Choir Director

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amy_ruff@olsd.us

Strings/ Orchestra at Liberty Middle School

Informational Meeting

At the informational meeting, information about the Orchestra program will be shared, and students can be sized for the instrument they are choosing to play. The strings meeting dates are TBD.

Instruments

Beginning instruments include Violin, Viola, Cello, and Double Bass. We recommend that you rent from the Loft Violin Shop.

Mrs. Tiffany Bartelt

FAQ's

Strings Director

Click here for FAQ's about Band, Choir, and Strings.

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tiffany_bartelt@olsd.us

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Orange Middle School

Band

Choir

Strings

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Band at Orange Middle School

Class Information

Our primary goal in 6th Band is to play Band Music together! In Band, we do everything we can to help all of our bandmates: LEARN in a supporting band environment and have FUN playing music together. Click here to learn more about band at OOMS.

Fitting Information

A band fitting is an event to help your child choose an instrument. The fitting dates for Orange are TBD.

Instruments

At your fitting, your band director will help you choose an instrument. Beginning instruments include Flute, Clarinet, Alto or Tenor Saxophone, French Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium/ Baritone Horn, Tuba, and Percussion. Click here for more information about renting instruments.

Mrs. Jennifer Cabral Hever

Informational Meeting

Band Director

Click here to sign up to attend an informational meeting webinar on February 13 at 7:00 p.m., which will last about 30 minutes.

FAQ's

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Click here for FAQ's about Band, Choir, and Strings.

jennifer_cabralhever@olsd.us

Choir at Orange Middle School

What do I need to do to join?

Simply sign up for the class! You don't need to attend any meetings to join.

FAQ's

Click here for FAQ's about Band, Choir, and Stirngs at Berkshire Middle School.

Mr. Clay Thomson

Choir Director

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walter_thomson@olsd.us

Strings/ Orchestra at Orange Middle School

Informational Meeting

At the informational meeting, information about the Orchestra program will be shared, and students can be sized for the instrument they are choosing to play. The strings meeting dates are TBD.

Instruments

Beginning instruments include Violin, Viola, Cello, and Double Bass. We recommend that you rent from the Loft Violin Shop.

Ms. Jade Siebert

FAQ's

Strings Director

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jade_siebert@olsd.us

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Shanahan Middle School

Band

Choir

Strings

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Band at Shanahan Middle School

Fitting Information

A band fitting is an event to help your child choose an instrument. The fitting dates for Shanahan are TBD.

Instruments

At your fitting, your band director will help you choose an instrument. Beginning instruments include Flute, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, French Horn, Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, and Percussion. Click here for more information about renting instruments.

FAQ's

Mrs. Melissa Grimes

Here is information about Band at OSMS.

Band Director

Click here for FAQ's about Band, Choir, and Strings.

melissa_grimes@olsd.us

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Choir at Shanahan Middle School

What do I need to do to join?

Simply sign up for the class! You don't need to attend any meetings to join.

FAQ's

Click here for FAQ's about Band, Choir, and Strings.

Mrs. Katie Silcott

Choir Director

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katherine_silcott@olsd.us

Strings/ Orchestra at Shanahan Middle School

Informational Meeting

At the informational meeting, information about the Orchestra program will be shared, and students can be sized for the instrument they are choosing to play. The strings meeting dates are TBD.

Instruments

Beginning instruments include Violin, Viola, Cello, and Double Bass. We recommend that you rent from the Loft Violin Shop.

Mrs. Alyssa Irvine

FAQ's

Strings Director

Click here for FAQ's about Band, Choir, and Strings..

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alyssa_irvine@olsd.us

FAQ's for Middle School Music

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I am brand new to music. Is it still OK to sign up for band/choir/orchestra? YES! If you have never been in music before, 6th grade is the perfect time to start! I am an athlete and I hope to play sports in middle school. Can I still be in band/choir/orchestra? YES! Our music groups rehearse during the school day and they are graded classes. The only after school commitments are the evening concerts (3 or 4 per year). What about falling behind in school work and needing a study hall instead of a music class? Study hall can be an attractive elective to take to stay on top of core classwork, and every student has different academic needs, but music students are smart students! Many learned skills in a music group directly transfer to math abstract and english language arts reading skills. Sign up for music to try something new, to make some lifelong friends, and have fun! Can I play guitar or piano in any of your music groups? Guitar and piano are not instruments that are played in our ensembles that rehearse during the day. Can I do two music ensembles? If you want to sign up for two music classes, we recommend doubling in band/choir or strings/choir. This will allow you to focus on learning one instrument in addition to choir. Learning two instruments at once is not recommended. If you double on an instrument and choir, also know that you will be learning the content of a 36-week course in the span of 18-weeks. How should I obtain an instrument? Once students figure out which instrument they will play at our fittings, families will receive information about how to obtain an instrument. Our staff recommends renting an instrument, which entails a small monthly fee. Click here to learn more about rentals for band.

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How much of a time commitment are these ensembles? Students meet daily during class. There are minimal after school commitments, with a few evening concerts each year.

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FAQ's for Middle School Music

01

I am brand new to music. Is it still OK to sign up for band/choir/orchestra? YES! If you have never been in music before, 6th grade is the perfect time to start! I am an athlete and I hope to play sports in middle school. Can I still be in band/choir/orchestra? YES! Our music groups rehearse during the school day and they are graded classes. The only after school commitments are the evening concerts (3 or 4 per year). What about falling behind in school work and needing a study hall instead of a music class? Study hall can be an attractive elective to take to stay on top of core classwork, and every student has different academic needs, but music students are smart students! Many learned skills in a music group directly transfer to math abstract and english language arts reading skills. Sign up for music to try something new, to make some lifelong friends, and have fun! Can I play guitar or piano in any of your music groups? Guitar and piano are not instruments that are played in our ensembles that rehearse during the day. Can I do two music ensembles? If you are a responsible with practicing and well organized, you may be able to do two ensembles. These "doublers" alternate which days they go to each ensemble. Since these students are doing two ensembles in half the class time, it requires great organization and responsibility. Contact your prospective teachers with tips about how you can be a successful doubler. How should I obtain an instrument? Once students figure out which instrument they will play at our fittings, families will receive information about how to obtain an instrument. Our staff recommends renting an instrument, which entails a small monthly fee. Click here to learn more about rentals for band.

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How much of a time commitment are these ensembles? Students meet daily during class. There are minimal after school commitments, with a few evening concerts each year.

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Strings Informational Meeting and Rental Info

The strings teachers will hold an informational parent meeting for all students interested in joining orchestra (strings) in 6th grade. At this meeting, we will provide information on selecting and obtaining an instrument, items needed for classroom instruction, and how you can enhance your child’s musical experience. We will also measure your child for the correct instrument size based on their height and arm length. If you wish to begin the process of acquiring an instrument, we will have flyers for recommended music stores available as well and information about their rental plans. Please do not obtain an instrument until after the informational meeting or speaking with the strings teacher from your child's building. We recommend renting from the Loft Violin Shop; click here to learn more. The informational meetings will be held as follows: March 18th in the Olentangy Orange High School Theater at 7:00 p.m. March 20th in the Liberty High School Theater at 7:00 p.m. Students and parents may attend whichever meeting works best for their schedule, however your individual strings teacher may not be in attendance for both. It is helpful if you can bring your child to this meeting. However, parents may come alone if necessary.

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Band Rental Information

We recommend these vendors, to rent an instrument: Music and Arts

Rettig Music

Kincaid Music

The quality of a beginning student's instrument has a huge impact on their success and development as a performer. Learning to play a musical instrument well is tough enough with struggling to play on an instrument that is poorly manufactured. With huge number of instruments available and the expertise required to choose an instrument that offers both value and quality, we recommend that students rent from our approved vendors to ensure that students are set up for success.

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Band Rental Information

We recommend this vendor, to rent an instrument: Music and Arts

The quality of a beginning student's instrument has a huge impact on their success and development as a performer. Learning to play a musical instrument well is tough enough with struggling to play on an instrument that is poorly manufactured. With huge number of instruments available and the expertise required to choose an instrument that offers both value and quality, we recommend that students rent from our approved vendors to ensure that students are set up for success.

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