Our Chimes group is made up of students in 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade. There are no planned performances.
Current Focus
We are starting off by focusing on reading pitches on the staff. MusicTheory.net has helpful exercises to improve our skills. Remember to click on the cog wheel to change the settings to make things easier or more challenging.
Rehearsals
We rehearse until 4:00 on Thursdays through May. It is very important that members attend all rehearsals. Students will be learning how to perform as a member of a group, but this is impossible if the entire group isn't practicing together. If a student must miss a rehearsal, please email Mr. Rauschenberg prior to the rehearsal.
Dismissal
All students should be picked up at 4:00. Parents may line up along the curb in the bus lot. The only exception would be students going to ASEP. Excessive late pick-ups may lead to a student's dismissal from the group.
Fees
There are no fees to join our music groups. The only anticipated expense for Chimes students will be the purchase of a PSE Music t-shirt.
Discipline
Our performing groups operate on a strike system. Earning three strikes will result in the student's removal from the group. Students may be given a strike for inappropriate behavior or unexcused absences from rehearsals.
Current Focus
We are starting off by focusing on reading pitches on the staff. MusicTheory.net has helpful exercises to improve our skills. Remember to click on the cog wheel to change the settings to make things easier or more challenging.
Rehearsals
We rehearse until 4:00 on Thursdays through May. It is very important that members attend all rehearsals. Students will be learning how to perform as a member of a group, but this is impossible if the entire group isn't practicing together. If a student must miss a rehearsal, please email Mr. Rauschenberg prior to the rehearsal.
Dismissal
All students should be picked up at 4:00. Parents may line up along the curb in the bus lot. The only exception would be students going to ASEP. Excessive late pick-ups may lead to a student's dismissal from the group.
Fees
There are no fees to join our music groups. The only anticipated expense for Chimes students will be the purchase of a PSE Music t-shirt.
Discipline
Our performing groups operate on a strike system. Earning three strikes will result in the student's removal from the group. Students may be given a strike for inappropriate behavior or unexcused absences from rehearsals.