Green Valley Elementary School
Instrumental Music Registration Information
** Open to all 4th and 5th graders **
Music Director - Jenifer M. Bertolero jbertolero@srvusd.net
Individual Goals:
Learning Strategies:
1. Small and large group rehearsals.
2. Fully comprehending and demonstrating rhythm fundamentals.
3. Individual and group performance practice.
4. Ear training.
Student Responsibilities:
30 Minutes of individual practice per week. Coming to each class with a positive and respectful attitude.
Benefits of Instrumental Music:
Ø Social emotional skills.
Ø Increased math skills.
Ø Creative expression.
Ø Higher test scores.
Rehearsal Schedule -
Groups will meet twice a week during the school day on Mondays and Tuesdays.
Monday
12-12:30 Adv Strings
12:30-1 Adv Band
1-1:25 Beg Band
1:30-2 Beg Strings
Tuesday
11:55-12:25 Adv Strings
12:25-12:55 Adv Band
12:55-1:25 Beg Band
1:25-1:55 Beg Strings
Local Approved Music Stores:
Danville Music - 115 Town and Country Dr, Danville……….925-743-0898
Ingram and Brauns - 3160 Santa Rita Rd., Pleasanton………..925-462-3667
Jams Music – 7282 San Ramon Rd., Dublin…………………...925-828-5267
Performance Dates
Dec 11th 2023 - 5:30 -6:15 PM in the cafeteria
May 21st, 2024- 5:30 -6:15 PM in the cafeteria
Band Instruments :
Flute - cleaning rod and cleaning cloth
Clarinet - cleaning swab, cork grease, 1 box of reeds ( size 2)
Alto Saxophone - cleaner, cork grease, neck strap, reeds size 2
Trumpet - valve oil
Trombone - slide oil
Percussion 4th and 5th – 1 pair of snare drum sticks – beginner.
Snare drum and stand.
String Instruments:
Violin - rosin, bow, 1 extra set of strings, shoulder rest
Viola – rosin, bow, 1 extra set of strings, shoulder rest.
Cello - rosin, bow, 1 extra set of strings, foot stopper.
* Please contact me with any questions.
I look forward to making beautiful music this year with your sons or daughters.
*Classes begin August 28th. Please have all materials ready.
Sincerely,
Jenifer M. Bertolero