Teacher: Mrs. Dawne-Marie Powers

In addition to General Music and Choral Music, 5th Graders may choose to participate in Instrumental Music. Participation prepares a student for membership in elementary or secondary ensembles. Instrumental music also develops skills in self-discipline, flexible ways of thinking, decision making, physical coordination and aural perception.

Lessons are given once a week in small like instrument groups for 30 minutes during the school day. Students are expected to practice at home for 120 minutes a week. Students who do not have their own instruments may obtain one through a “rent to own” program offered from The Music and Arts Center in West Falmouth .

Twice a year, Students who have met the playing requirements, will perform as an all District Band. Rehearsals for these performances are generally in the evening.

Participants in the Instrumental Music Program have found that the experience builds self-esteem and self-confidence as well as nurturing a sense of responsibility and accomplishment. Most of all it CAN BE FUN!!