Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.
When and where are rehearsals?
Choir is Tuesday from 2:00-3:30 in Pod A of the Auditorium. Orchestra is Thursday from 2:00-3:30 in SIS Rm. 31. You may download this information on the handouts page.Back to Top
Where and when do I pick up my child?
Choir: Parents should arrive at 3:20 Pod A Auditorium to hear announcements, student release at 3:30 Orchestra: Parents should arrive at 3:20 in SIS RM. 31 to hear announcements, student release at 3:30Back to Top
What music lesson book should we buy for orchestra?
New Directions for Strings Book 1 for your child's, stringed instrument, Essential Elements for Percussion Book 1 for bells.Back to Top
How long should my child practice?
10 minutes, twice a day, 5 days a week to start, building up to 20-30 minutes once a day.Back to Top
What do the students wear for the concert?
Classic Concert Black and White: Total white top half; total black bottom half; no jeans, sneakers, T-shirts, or high heels (girls); no perfume or men's cologne; no short skirts or see-through or mid-drift bearing blouses (girls) or logos/prints.Back to Top
What groups can my child be in?
3rd grade: Choir only 4th grade: Choir and orchestra 5th grade: Choir and orchestra or bandBack to Top
How many rehearsals can my child miss each concert "season" ?
Two excused, with written excuses from the parent, and one unexcused; after that, it will require a parent/teacher conference to determine eligibility.Back to Top
Who is handling the 5th grade band this year?
Ms. Semadeni, SMS band director, will be directing SIS 5th grade band. Rehearsals are on Monday and Thursday, from 2:30-3:30 in the MS music suite. She may be contacted at (520) 625-3502 x1423.Back to Top