September 2009
I am currently recruiting new strings students in the 4th grade classrooms as
well as any 5th graders who are new to the school or who would like to start
a string instrument.
Your child will bring home string instrument rental and enrollment forms
after I visit his/her classroom. Please return the forms by September 25 to
your classroom teacher. The sooner I receive them, the sooner I can measure
your child for the correct size and initiate the order.
I strongly encourage renting an instrument in the first year, since your
child will grow and likely need a new size before the end of the year. The
rental contract covers exchanges plus repairs or damages that may occur. If
you choose to buy, please contact me so I can give you advice about how to do
so wisely and so that you buy the correct size.
As for the rental form, I strongly encourage ordering a music stand, so that
your child may practice easily. A care kit is a good thing to have but not
required. I urge you to purchase an extra set of strings, since broken
strings (which occur often) are not covered under the contract.
Please feel free to reach me at lgoldstein@ebnet.org, 732-613-6900 x4055, or
via this website. I am always happy to take the time to discuss your child's
choice of instrument, his or her musical background, and the details of our
wonderful program. I look forward to getting to know you and your child in
this exciting first year of string instrument learning!
Mrs. Goldstein
