String Parents,

Caleb M. Stelle

cstelle@cdschools.org

Office Hours: Mon-Fri. 9-10AM & 3-4PM

Remind: Middle Paxton - https://www.remind.com/join/33bg9

North Side - https://www.remind.com/join/c77ch6

South Side - https://www.remind.com/join/a87ggdc

Tri-C - https://www.remind.com/join/tricommun

Google Classroom Codes: signup @ classroom.google.com - Reach out to Mr. Stelle via email for individual codes.

 

Course Description: 5 lessons covering varying orchestra topics that require submission/responses.

 

Objectives: 4^th Grade lessons will focus on maintaining skills taught in the first half of the year as well as learning to bow and use left hand simultaneously. 5^th Grade lessons will focus on preparation for middle school orchestra.

 

Required Texts and Resources: Instrument and bow, Essential Elements for Orchestra Book 1, stand, rosin, computer, and internet access.

 

Office Hours: Mon-Fri. 9-10AM & 3-4PM – Intended for Questions/Comments/Feedback

Definition of Office Hours: Mr. Stelle sitting at his laptop with his email and remind open to respond. If you’d like to talk via zoom during that time reach out via email/remind.

 

Expectations:

• Student will practice their instrument as much as you want! If your child forgets where they left off during the physical school year, please contact teacher.
• Student will complete the 5 assignments given to them via google classroom. Each lesson will be given 2 weeks to complete. Topics will be the following:

4th Grade	5th Grade
Steady Beat and Counting	Steady Beat and Counting
Bow Hold and Bow Position	Bow Hold and Bow Positioning
Left Hand Position	Left Hand Position
Note Reading (D to D)	Note Reading  (D to D)
Bowing and Using Left Hand	Note Reading (G String)

 

 

Online Resources:

Mr. Stelle’s Flipped Classroom Youtube Page: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7csdOu9BMCyrGLHmOImGdw?view_as=subscriber

Online Metronome:

https://www.metronomeonline.com/

 

Happy Practicing, Stay Safe, Wash Your Hands.

C. Stelle