By Janice Llanes Fabry
“These programs give students the opportunity to shine in an area of their interest outside of the academics,” said Principal Marge Longabucco. “It also gives children a sampling of different instruments and allows them to hone in on which they prefer.”
The program is open to all fourth graders and those fifth graders, who are either new to the school or would prefer trying their hand at a different instrument. Currently, there are 90 and 25 students enrolled in Beginning Band and Beginning Strings, respectively. At the mini-concert, the violinists and cellists took center stage with various renditions of “Jingle Bells.” Next up were the percussionists and a horn section that included trumpets, clarinets, saxophones, trombones, and flutes. Band director Tom Galgano noted that every instrument requires a specific fundamental skill set, so students advance at varying degrees with regard to rhythmic and melodic note reading and fingering.
Students who excel at a rapid pace may go on to Intermediate Band or Intermediate Strings. Otherwise, they have the rest of the year to practice and continue in the intermediate program next fall.
“They’ve made remarkable progress. Imagine how they’ll sound in May!” said Longabucco.
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