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Registration Form and Rental Info
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MUSIC AND ARTS RENTAL FLYER
Programs
5th Grade Band Program
Participating in a musical performing group is a great way for your child to experience the music program here in Salem. Playing an instrument is a hands-on, cooperative activity that is designed to use and build upon musical skills and concepts, as well as make connections to core curriculum. Band students will receive in-person instruction weekly.
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District Strings Program
The District Strings Program is open to all students in grades 3-12 who would like to play violin, viola, or cello. Strings instruction is offered during the school day every week in all buildings!
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Contacts
Kristen McDonough
Elementary Band, ALL schools
kristen.mcdonough@sau57.org
Stephen Poirier
Strings, Lancaster/Soule/Barron/Woodbury/SHS
stephen.poirier@sau57.org
Julie Gray
Strings, N. Salem/Fisk
julie.gray@sau57.org
Lauren Peithmann
K-12 Director of Performing Arts
Lauren.peithmann@sau57.org
Frequently Asked Questions
Can my child take a band instrument AND a string instrument?
YES! These programs meet at different times and do not conflict.
Can my child also participate in Chorus?
YES! None of our elementary musical ensembles conflict with each other.
Will my child miss classroom instruction?
Our elementary instrument lessons are called "pull out" lessons because students will be pulled out of their classrooms once a week for their 40-minute group lesson. These lessons are scheduled differently in each building, so we cannot predict what your child may miss in their classroom. You may want to reach out to the classroom teacher if you have questions about what your child will miss while in instrument instruction.
What if I have financial concerns?
You should contact Ms. McDonough (kristen.mcdonough@sau57.org) as soon as possible. We can help!
I have my own instrument/can borrow one. Can I use that?
YES! However, it is a good idea to take a picture or send the instrument info to Ms. McDonough (Band), Mr. Poirier (Strings), or Mrs. Gray (Strings) FIRST to make sure that your instrument is the best option for a beginner musician.
Can we purchase our own instrument instead of renting?
YES! You should contact Ms. McDonough, Mr. Poirier, or Mrs. Gray with information on the instrument you intend to purchase to ensure that it is an appropriate choice for a beginning musician.