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L to R: Molly Haines, Alice Haserodt, Jordan Gibson
The Instrumental Music Program
Ms. Gibson – [email protected]
Hello! This is my second year teaching band/orchestra in APS! I taught general music and marching band in FCPS prior. I grew up in Reston, Va, and attended Fairfax County Public Schools. I have a B.M in music education from George Mason University. I am a tuba player in the Arlington Concert Band, and I enjoy spending time with my dog in my free time.
FAQ’s
- What instruments can my student play?
- Band: flute, clarinet, alto saxophone, trumpet, trombone, baritone, and percussion
- Orchestra: violin, viola, cello, and string bass
- Where can I rent an instrument?
- We have instruments available to rent from the county. The fee for the year is $100; $25 for students on free/reduced lunch.
- Percussion students are expected to purchase their own sticks and practice pads for practicing at home.
- You may also go to a local music store (Foxes Music, Music and Arts, or Chuck Levins) and rent instruments.
- I do NOT recommend purchasing an instrument for a 4th or 5th grade student since most music stores have rent-to-own programs. Instruments from retail stores (not music stores) are often not as good a deal as they seem – many instruments break quickly and parts are very rare or very expensive.
- How are lessons scheduled?
- Lessons are 45 minutes once a week. Here is the 25/26 band/orchestra schedule (coming soon)
- Are there any performances?
- Yes! We have 2 concerts each year. Each concert (winter concert and spring concert) will have two performances – one during the school day and one in the evening.
- We have a concert dress at Glebe of black shoes, black pants/skirt, and a white top. However, students are NOT graded on what they wear, just on their ability to come and play to the best of their ability!
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