Fourth Grade Recorder Program

September 16, 2013

Dear Fourth Grade Parents and Caregivers,

This year, fourth graders at Floral Street School will be studying the recorder as part of their music curriculum. This program has, in the past, been very successful in the Shrewsbury Public Schools and we are looking forward to another very fun and musical year ahead!

The recorder is a wind instrument that looks and sounds like an early flute. It is made of wood or plastic and played very much like a clarinet.

Each week a portion of your child’s general music class at school will be dedicated to learning the recorder.  We are asking that all children participate in this program at an individual cost of $7.00.  This way the students will have their own personal recorder, which they can take home to practice and keep at the end of the year.

We realize the cost of the program may be prohibitive for some families.  We would ask that you contact Mrs. DeBlois, Ms. Day or Mrs. McCubrey if this is a concern. 

If there are students that already own a recorder, it may be used for this program. Sheet music will be provided to each fourth grade student.

We would like to begin this program in October.  In order to do this, we are asking that you return the bottom portion of this letter with your payment, if applicable, to the music room by Monday, September 30, 2013.  Please make any checks payable to Floral Street School. 

Thank you so much for your support.  If you have any questions, please contact Mrs. DeBlois at Floral Street School (508-841-8300 ext. 4932) or by e-mail at tdeblois@shrewsbury.k12.ma.us.

Sincerely,

Mrs. Tracy DeBlois

Music Specialist

Floral Street School

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Name of Student:______________________________ClassroomTeacher:__________________

__  We are purchasing a recorder for $7.00

__  We already own a recorder                                    

Parent/Guardian Signature: ____________________________________

Please send this form and money/check (made out to FLORAL STREET SCHOOL) if applicable,  back to the music room by Monday, Sept. 30, 2013.