Instrumental Music ProgramAT E.G. HEWITT INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL - 2021-22 SCHOOL YEAR - AWS
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AN INVITATION TO THE
Instrumental Music
Program AT E.G. HEWITT INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
2021-22 SCHOOL YEAR
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page 2 Page 6
•Table of Contents • Lesson program at E.G.H.
•Contact the Band Director • Band Rehearsals at E.G.H.
Page 3 Page 7
•Why study music? • Concerts and other Performances
•Musical Resources & Research
Page 4 Page 8
•Choosing an instrument •P.R.I.D.E.
•Obtaining an instrument •Practicing
Page 5 Additional Materials
•Instrument Choices • Rental Information
Mr. Van Teyens, 5th thru 8th Grade Band Director
If you have any questions about the Instrumental Music Program, you can
receive a quick response by sending a note to school with your e-mail address
or e-mailing me directly at vanteyensd@njrps.org
Monday and Tuesday I can be reached at Hewitt School.
Wednesday, Thursday and Friday I can be reached at
Ryerson Middle School.
Thank you for your interest in the Instrumental
Music Program!
French Horn
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Why study music?
Below are Mr. Van
Teyens top 10 reasons 5. Achievement in
to participate in the music and the arts
contributes to
Instrumental Music achievement in
Program at other academic
endeavors and on
E. G. Hewitt. standardized tests.
1. Music and arts 6. Music promotes
programs keep teamwork and the French Horn
students engaged in idea that each team
school, especially in member must do
high school. his/her part to 10. “Educating the
contribute to an whole child”
outstanding result. demands instruction
2. Participation in in all the modes of
music and the arts symbolic
builds creativity, 7. Music and the arts communication –
imagination, help students mathematics,
innovation, risk- prepare for a future linguistics, music,
taking, and non- that will value lateral art, and movement.
linear thinking, and thinking and
helps people innovation more
express themselves than ever before. • For research and information on the
in constructive benefits of music education you can
ways. visit www.nafme.org or
8. Music and the arts Google “Music Education Research”
contribute to a
“benefits of music education”
3. Music and the arts person’s quality of
transmit important life even into
messages about adulthood.
ours and other
cultures. 9. School music and
arts programs are
sources of
4. Participation in community identity,
music and the arts cohesiveness, and
encourages setting pride; they help
high personal bridge the gap
standards and between town and
builds diligence, schools.
tenacity, a positive
work ethic, and
dedication to Trombone
excellence.
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Choosing & Obtaining an
Instrument
How do we get an instrument?
What instruments are offered We recommend renting an instrument from The
Music Shop in Boonton. The Music Shop
at E. G. Hewitt? sends a representative to our school each
week to take instruments to and from the shop
for repair and to deliver supplies. See the
Flute attached rental information.
Clarinet
Please choose the option that allows delivery of
Alto Saxophone
the instrument to school. Your instrument will
French Horn arrive at Hewitt over the summer and your child
Trumpet will be able to take it home after the first
lesson! It is important that your child does not
Trombone try to play without proper instruction. Students
Baritone Horn often develop bad habits if they begin playing
without guidance. We want to spend our first
Bell Kit/Percussion (Limit 6) lessons learning to play not correcting bad
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habits!
Great reasons to choose an instrument;
•I like the sound it makes. What if our family already owns an
•I like the role this instrument plays in the band. instrument?
•I have a friend that also wants to play this If you already have an instrument for your child
to play in the fall, please have him/her bring it to
instrument. We can practice together.
Mr. Van Teyens or to a music store to make sure
•This instrument is the right size for me. it is in perfect playing condition. Students who
•My family already owns this instrument. begin lessons in September with instruments that
do not work properly can easily become
Not-so-great reasons to choose an frustrated and fall behind.
instrument;
Can we rent an instrument from another
•All of the other kids seem to be picking this
music shop?
instrument.
You can absolutely rent from another music
•This is the cool instrument. shop. However, they do not offer door to door
•It comes in a cool case. servicing which is very helpful if the instrument
breaks and needs repair.
A word about online purchases...
We do not recommend purchasing an
instrument online from someone other than
Music Shop or Music & Arts. Instruments from
other retailers may be less expensive but that
often means poor quality. If you purchase an
instrument online (new or used) please have 4
someone examine it once you receive it.
Instrument
Choices
Flute Bb Trumpet
Bb Clarinet
French Horn
Trombone
Baritone Horn
Eb Alto Saxophone
Bell Kit/Percussion
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Small Group Lessons
& Band Rehearsals
Left: Trombone,
Right: Trumpet
How does the weekly lesson and classwork from the teacher and A word about commitment...
program work? make up any missed work. This is an Joining band is a commitment.
Once per week during the school opportunity to promote individual Just like on a team, every player is
day band students have small group responsibility and good organizational important to the success of the group.
lesson time. The groups are made up skills! When one person is missing the sound
of like instruments (flutes with flutes, of the band changes! Missing
clarinets with clarinets etc.). This gives rehearsals not only affects you, your
your child an opportunity to receive What are band rehearsals like?
absence affects the entire band. For
In the months of January and May
specific instruction on their instrument. this reason, all rehearsals and
the 5th grade band meets 3 times on
Lessons are 40 minutes long. performances are mandatory.
Tuesdays at 8AM to prepare for the
Lessons happen on a six-week You will receive a calendar of
January and June concerts.
rotating basis. As an example, a rehearsal & performance dates for the
student would be excused from Social entire school year.
Studies class once every six weeks to
attend an instrumental lesson.
Students must get notes, homework
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Performances!
When do we perform?
Students in Ringwood are
extremely fortunate to have multiple
opportunities to perform in their first
year of playing an instrument.
Please read a brief description of our
yearly performances below.
5th Grade Band
Performances...
The 5th Grade Band has several scheduled performances for the 2021/2022 school year.
(Dates TBA in September)
5th Grade Winter Assembly and Evening Concert - These events takes place in January. Students
perform as a 5th Grade Band for the first time. This is a morning assembly at Hewitt School and an
evening concert at Ryerson School.
Flute
Spring Assembly and Evening Concert - These events take place
in June. This is a morning assembly at Hewitt School and
an evening concert at Ryerson School.
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E. G. HEWITT INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
PRIDE stands for...
Personal
Responsibility
In • Students in the instrumental music program are encouraged
to take responsibility for practicing, bringing the instrument
to and from school, making up missed work and attending
weekly lessons.
Daily “Before anything else, preparation
is the key to success.”
Effort
-Alexander Graham Bell
How much will we be required to practice?
Practice time at home is essential to preparation for success
in concerts and lessons. 5th grade band members should
practice at least 20 minutes per day. Techniques for
successful practice time are addressed in lessons.
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