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reetings orchestra family! I hope everyone has been enjoying their summer and is taking advantage of the beautiful weather! Things are falling in place so well at HMS. I’m feeling we’re going to have a beautiful start!
We will have our very first Hernandez Middle School Beginner String Orientation coming up; this is a great way for the students to get to know each other in their instrument section, know the parts of the instrument, learn how to take care of their instrument and maybe learn a couple of notes. Please mark your calendars and prepare to have some fun!
Beginner String Orientation: Thursday, August 19, 2010 (Parents are welcome to attend)
Violin 8:30-10:00 am
Viola 10:30-12:00 pm
Cello12:30-2:00 pm
Bass 2:00-3:00 pm
If you are in need of checking out a school-owned instrument, please arrive exactly 30 minutes prior to the orientation session. Parents should be present to sign-out for the instrument. I encourage all violin/viola players to consider the rent-to-own option from any of our local vendors. (It is highly encouraged that those instruments become self-owned) Cello / Bass instruments will be provided from the district.
**All School-Owned Instruments may be rented for a $50 yearly usage fee.
Payment plans can be made for your convenience**
Beginning Orchestra Supply List
>”Essential Elements 2000” Books 1 & 2 – purchase the books that correspond to your instrument
>Rosin- “Hill” rosin for violin, viola, cello; “Pops” rosin for bass
>Extra set of strings – “Prelude” is a good brand
>Shoulder Rest- violin / viola only
>Rock Stop – cello /bass only
>Soft Cloth- handkerchief is acceptable
>Metronome/Tuner- (“Korg” TM-40 is a great model)
>Music Stand- for home practice
>1” Black Binder-Binder pencil pouch, 3-4 pencils
>Orchestra T-Shirt - $12, purchased from the Orchestra Department
Where do I buy these? …. Here are some reputable Local Vendors
Hillje Music – www.hilljemusic.com
Violins Etc. – www.Violinsetc.com
Sam Bass Music – www.sambassmusic.com
Blackerby Violin Shop- www.Violinshop.com
String & Horn Shop – www.stringandhornshop.com
Westbank String Shop- www.westbankstringshop.com
Strait Music – www.straitmusic.com
LOOKING FORWARD TO A GREAT SCHOOL YEAR!
Clarissa López
hernandezmsorch@gmail.com
512.586.3786