WELCOME

Instrumental Music

MRS. FERGUSON'S WEBPAGE

All 4th and 5th grade instrumental students receive a 30-minute lesson each week. Band rehearsals are scheduled from 10:15-10:45 on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

CONGRATULATIONS!

The performance of the Combined Elementary Band at our District-Wide Concert on April 29th was wonderful! We are all very proud of you for making it such a memorable event for everyone!





IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:

Summer Music Lesson Registration
    May 20, 21, 22, 2008
        5-7 PM at the High School

ESE SPRING CONCERT
    June 17, 2008
        7PM at the High School

Members of the ESE Band

WHAT'S NEW?
Click on the links below to visit music websites for kids:

Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Kids
www.bsokids.com
Interactive games, an introduction to instruments and kids can meet the musicians

Dallas Symphony for Kids
www.dsokids.com/
Games, music and information about going to the symphony

New York Philharmonic KidZone
www.nyphilkids.org/main.phtml
Introduces kids to instruments, composers and musicians

Music Notes: An Interactive Online Musical Experience
http://library.thinkquest.org/15413/
Learn about music theory, history and instruments

The Musical Brain
http://faculty.washington.edu/chudler/music.html
Explains the brain's reaction to music

Play Music.org
http://playmusic.org/
Information about instruments, composers and musicians along with interactive musical games

Melody Factory
www.melodyfactory.com.au
Listen to instruments, play games, and read articles by music professionals

LEARN TO PLAY THESE INSTRUMENTS AT ESE!

Woodwind: Flute, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone

Brass: Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Baritone, Tuba

Percussion: Snare Drum, Bass Drum, Bells, Accessories