Dear Strings Students and Families, September, 2023
My name is Ms. Thompson and I am very excited to be entering my fourth year as the strings teacher at Clarksville Elementary! I can't wait to see all of my strings students from last year and welcome new musicians to the program!!
My primary goal as your strings teacher is to prepare you to appreciate music as a performer, listener, and member of an orchestra community. In order to reach this goal, I will do everything in my power to help you develop adequate musical skills and promote your growth in musical understanding and appreciation.
To achieve this goal, we will work together to build:
I hope each and every one of you will join me in orchestra this year as you strive to do your very best! Here’s to a very fun and musical year!
Sincerely,
Ms. Thompson
My name is Ms. Thompson and I am very excited to be entering my fourth year as the strings teacher at Clarksville Elementary! I can't wait to see all of my strings students from last year and welcome new musicians to the program!!
My primary goal as your strings teacher is to prepare you to appreciate music as a performer, listener, and member of an orchestra community. In order to reach this goal, I will do everything in my power to help you develop adequate musical skills and promote your growth in musical understanding and appreciation.
To achieve this goal, we will work together to build:
- The ability to perform on a musical instrument
- An understanding of the basic elements of music and the aesthetic beauty that is created
- The ability to persevere in musical accomplishments, whether in an ensemble or as an individual
- The understanding that making music is a team sport where every member is equally and uniquely important
- The desire and ability to spread the cultural asset of music in society and the community
- An appreciation for many genres of music that will last a lifetime
I hope each and every one of you will join me in orchestra this year as you strive to do your very best! Here’s to a very fun and musical year!
Sincerely,
Ms. Thompson