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What instruments can choose to learn in elementary Orchestra? Joshua Bell playing violin Miss Minnesota 2007, Nicole Swanson, playing viola Violin The violin is the smallest and the highest pitched instrument in the string orchestra - the soprano voice of the string family. It is well known for its brilliant and beautiful tone quality. The violin is held under the chin and supported by the player’s left shoulder. An orchestra uses more violins than any other instrument, thus we always have need for more violin players. The violin is different than the viola in these ways: the violin is smaller, has a higher register, and reads the treble clef. Viola The viola resembles the violin, but is slightly larger in size. Many people assume the violin and the viola are the same instrument. They are not! The viola reads a different clef than the violin. The viola reads the alto clef and the violin reads the treble clef. Students will have a hard time switching from viola to violin or vice versa due to the clef differences. The viola produces a lower sound, similar to the alto voice of a choir. Its mellow tone quality adds a unique dimension to the orchestra. The violas are held similar to the violin. Good violists are always in demand in various performing groups! Cello The violoncello, commonly called the cello, has a beautiful tone, which gives the orchestra a rich, full sound. It produces a wide range of pitches and is equally popular as a solo and orchestral instrument. The cello can be compared to the tenor voice of a choir. It is supported on an endpin which rests on the floor, and the cello is always played while seated. The cello reads the bass clef. Yo-Yo Ma playing cello Edgar Meyer playing bass Bass The Double Bass has a deep rich, dark sound, which gives the orchestra a solid foundation. It can play the lowest notes in the orchestra. A very versatile instrument, it can be used in variety of groups, from a symphony orchestra to a jazz group. It is closely related to the electric bass guitar, which a good bass player can learn very quickly. The bass is the largest instrument of the string family and it can be played in either a sitting or standing position. The bass reads the bass clef, but sounds an octave lower than what is actually written. Page | 1 Orchestra Enrollment Form for new 4th and 5th Grade Students for the 2014-‐2015 school year PLEASE RETURN TO YOUR ORCHESTRA DIRECTOR ASAP! Students: Please drop this off in the Front Office or give it to your Music or Homeroom teacher. Parents: You may scan and email this form to your school’s orchestra teacher (send it to the email address that is below). You may also sign up online: http://www.sowashco.k12.mn.us/orchestra PLEASE PRINT CAREFULLY, USING ALL CAPITAL LETTERS. Thank you! Student’s Name _______________________________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian #1 Name __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Primary Phone (____)_____________________________ Primary Email __________________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian #2 Name __________________________________________________________________________________________________ Primary Phone (____)_____________________________ Primary Email __________________________________________________________ Address________________________________________________________________ City________________________________ Zip_______________ Current School_______________________________ 2013-‐2014 Homeroom Teacher____________________________ Grade ______ Check if applicable: ( ) I take piano lessons. For how long? ______________________________________________________________________________________ ( ) I have played a string instrument before. Which one & for how long?________________________________________________ ( ) I own a string instrument. If so, which one?_____________________________________________________________________________ Please select your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd instrument preference by writing the instrument name next to the appropriate numbers. Choices are: Violin, Viola, Cello, and Bass. 1st Choice:_______________________ 2nd Choice:_______________________ 3rd Choice:_______________________ Is your child on free or reduced lunch? □ Yes □ No Indicate which one (free or reduced): _______________________________ **If your child is on free/reduced lunch, please contact your Orchestra Director about district rental instrument opportunities at a reduced cost. _______________________________________________ _______________________________________________ ________________________ Student Signature Parent Signature Date Elementary Orchestra Directors: Kathryn Buccola Armstrong, Crestview, NFSI, Royal Oaks, & Woodbury Elementary 651-‐768-‐4628 kbuccola@ Val Buchmeier Bailey, Hillsie, & Liberty Ridge Elementary 651-‐768-‐5958 vbuchmei@ Stephanie McCorkell Cottage Grove & Middleton Elementary 651-‐768-‐5855 smccorke@ Jesse Traner Grey Cloud, Newport, Pine Hill, Pullman & Red Rock Elementary 651-‐768-‐4375 jtraner@ All orchestra directors’ email addresses are @sowashco.k12.mn.us Page | 2
