Band and Orchestra
Northshore School District elementary schools offer students in grade 5 an opportunity to choose between Beginning Band, Beginning Strings and General Music classes during the academic school day.
Course Options
Beginning Band
Learning to play a band instrument as part of a performing band ensemble with concert performances. Instruments:
- Flute
- Clarinet
- Trumpet
- Trombone
Beginning Strings
Learning to play a string instrument as part of a performing string ensemble with concert performances. Instruments:
- Violin
- Viola
- Cello
General Music
Singing, moving, creating and playing a variety of instruments with informal or concert performances dependent on school. Instruments vary by school. Examples include marimbas, guitars, ukuleles and percussion instruments.
What to Expect
In September, all students will participate in a series of exploratory lessons during which they will learn about Beginning Band, Beginning Strings and General Music. Following these exploratory lessons, students will be asked to rank their top three choices for their musical experience this year.
Our music staff will observe and record your child’s initial aptitude and interest throughout the exploratory process. At the end of the exploratory process, you and your student will receive a packet with a recommendation for the instrument and class placement your child might enjoy. This packet will also include specific information for all three classes, including: required materials and titles of course books. The recommendation packet is provided to help you make the best music course selection for your student.
You and your child will have the final say in selecting their class and the instrument they would like to learn.
Please do not purchase or rent any instruments or other supplies until the process is completed and you have had an opportunity to review the information provided at the end of the exploratory period.
Music Staff
- Arrowhead
- Canyon Creek
- Cottage Lake
- Crystal Springs
- East Ridge
- Fernwood
- Frank Love
- Hollywood Hill
- Kenmore
- Kokanee
- Lockwood
- Maywood Hills
- Moorlands
- Ruby Bridges
- Shelton View
- Sunrise
- Wellington
- Westhill
- Woodin
- Woodmoor
Arrowhead
Canyon Creek
Cottage Lake
Crystal Springs
East Ridge
Fernwood
Frank Love
Hollywood Hill
Kenmore
Kokanee
Lockwood
Maywood Hills
Moorlands
Ruby Bridges
Shelton View
Sunrise
Wellington
Westhill
Woodin
Woodmoor