Karen Ginther
kginther@rrps.net
892-6630 ext. 537
Welcome Orchestra Students
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Music Advocay's Top 10 For Parents- Why Music?
Why sign up for a music class? Click the underlined title for a list of the 10 ways music will help a student succeed academically, impress a college admissions officer, and thrive in the workplace!!
Mark Wood Concert on May 11th ,2010
Great job everyone! Thank you to all the parents who helped make this evening a great success! Below are some pictures taken at the rehearsals. There are also links to newspaper articles about our 2009 and 2010 concerts.
Look Mom....We're Famous!!
click here to see the front page of Saturday, May 9 2009Albuquerque Journal....
Orchestra Rocks Article 2009 RRPS Concert
Albuquerque Journal Article May 15, 2010
Print Orchestra Practice Sheets
ERMS students
The first practice assignment will be due Monday, August 30th.
Parent Letter
Practice Template
Printable Sheet Music
Print a Handbook!
Orchestra Handbook 
Elementary Orchestra Handbook 
ERMS Orchestras
ERMS has over 80 students enrolled in the orchestra program this 2010-2011 school year!! All students will begin making music Monday, August 16th. Beginners will explore violin, viola, cello, and bass this week and will not need to make a final decision about what to play until Monday, August 23rd.
The $10 class fee will cover the cost of a method book/sheet music and a binder for students of all levels. Please turn in class fees and information sheets ASAP so our students can focus on making beautiful music:)
If you need to borrow a school instrument, please be patient. With so many students, it will take a couple of weeks to complete the process. I have 25 instruments available for student use and many more requests. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
A full rehearsal/performance schedule for the year will be released in time for Curriculum night, Thursday, September 2nd. A hard copy of the schedule will be given to all students. A copy of this schedule will also be posted on this site. All parents/guardians will need to sign a letter verifying the receipt of this information.
If you have any questions/concerns about music choices this school year, please let me know ASAP. I can arrange alternate assignments if necessary (see the handbook for details).
Elementary Orchestra
The RRPS 5th Grade program will begin on Tuesday, September 7th. Details and a full schedule including days, times and locations will be posted by Friday, August 20th.
