• The fifth graders at Ridgeview, Jackson Keller and Olmos Elementary have the amazing opportunity to join the after school strings
    program. Joining the program gives the students an opportunity to learn to play a string instrument and become more prepared for middle school music classes.

    5th Grade Strings Form

     

    To join the class you'll need the following items.

     

    1. An string instrument (Violin, Viola, Cello or Bass) which can be rented from stores around the area.

    Renting is the safest choice and most rental programs allow you to gain credit for purchase of an instrument
    later. Because most students are still growing and will need bigger instruments they also come with insurance that
    covers accidental damage, string replacement etc.

    Warning! Don't go online to purchase an instrument! You don't know the quality or condition of it and will probably end up spending at least 200+ dollars to get it into minimum playing condition. If you still are considering an online instrument after this warning i can only suggest Eastman Instruments though you'll still be able to buy them in local music stores.

     

    1. Portable Music Stand- a folding stand to put music on for class and home practice and the concert at Blossom Athletics Center. Concerts at Nimitz the school stands will be used.

     

    1. Music Method Book- we are using the Essential Elements Book 1, depending on the instrument you want to play

             you'll need to get the book for that instrument. Playing violin?  You'll be getting the violin book.

             Viola, Cello or Bass?

             The book is labeled at the top corner.

    1. Shoulder rest (Violin and viola) 

     Rockstop or Anchor (cello and bass)

     

    If you have any questions please email me 

    Email Mr. Tolliver

     

  • Classes begin September 2024

    Performances will be held at the Nimitz Middle School auditorium and "Evening with Strings" will be held at the Blossom Athletics Center.

     

    The classes for Olmos and Jackson-Keller are held each Monday and Wednesday from 3:00 - 4:00 pm at Olmos Elementary.

     

    The classes for Ridgeview each Tuesday and Thursday from 3:00 -  4:00 pm at Ridgeview Elementary.

     

    If students are not behaving properly and practicing regularly at home they will be removed from the program. We have a lot of work to do and with little time to waste to prepare for amazing performances.