Greetings Music Parents!                       

I am delighted to introduce myself as the new music teacher here at Oakland and I am here to answer any and all questions about the music program this year. 

Students in grades K-5 will have a daily music class in which they will be very active.  We started singing and moving on the first day.  There will be plenty of opportunities for them to experience music through listening activities, movement, singing, and playing instruments. 

Band is part of the schedule this year. I will be having instrument try-outs Friday-Wednesday to allow to the students to test the different instruments and see what they like.The band parent information night is this coming Wednesday, August 25^th at 5:30 in the music room for all parents with students in grades 5-12 that are currently enrolled in band and those interested in joining this fall.  I will be discussing my goals for the coming year as well as discussing instrument rentals.  A representative from the Music Shoppe in Champaign will be present to help answer you questions as well. Instrument Rental Day will be Thursday, August 26^th from 3:30-6:30.  Please stop in whenever is convenient for you to sign up for your student’s instrument. 

Chorus will have its first meeting at 3:30 this Friday, August 19.  A regular schedule will be assigned for future rehearsal dates after this meeting.  We will begin preparing for IMEA auditions and the Youth in Harmony Celebration. 

The Christmas Concert will be Monday December 6^th at 6:30pm.  All music students will perform. 

I am looking forward to a fantastic year and am excited to meet you all. If you have any questions or concerns please contact me. 

Miss Monica Long

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