John Beck Elementary

Music Club

                                                                                                September 9, 2024

Dear Parents and Students,


I am very excited to offer your child the opportunity to audition for the John Beck Elementary School Music Club.  Auditions will take place on Tuesday, September 24th from 2:30 to 3:45pm.  The ensemble is a select group that will meet on most Thursdays from 2:30-3:30.

The ensemble meets September through the end of January.

If your child is chosen for the group, he/she will learn how to play music on the Orff (xylophones) instruments. The students will perform at the Chorus Concert in February, and may also participate in outside performances. 

I sometimes need help with secretarial tasks, transportation of stands or instruments to performances, snack donations if we have an extended rehearsal, etc….   If you are interested in volunteering, please check the box on the permission slip. 

Because of past issues, especially with student pick up, I need to implement the following policies regarding attendance.  Students must attend the majority of rehearsals and performances, and must also have transportation home after rehearsals. Student pick up will be at the back entrance of the school at 3:30.  Please make note.  The weekly rehearsal pickup time (3:30) is different from the audition pick up time.  Two unexcused absences will result in a dismissal from the program.  If you are late picking your child up three times they may also be dropped from the program.  If you are stuck in traffic or have an emergency, it will of course be excused.  If this should happen, please call the office 717-626-3702 or my cell 717-682-4243 to let me know that you are going to be late. 

Please complete the attached audition form at the bottom and return it to school by Friday, September 20th.  Students will not be able to stay after school and audition without a signed permission slip.

If your child is selected for the group, our first rehearsal will take place on Tuesday, October 1st.  I have a music department meeting and  can not meet with the student on Thursday, October 3rd. 

If you have any questions please call (717) 626-3704 or email me, mhorton@warwicksd.org at school.

                                                                                    Sincerely,

                                                                                    Michele Horton

                                                                                    John Beck Music Teacher

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Music Club Audition Permission Slip

My child ______________________, in _________________________,

                        (Student’s name)                 (Homeroom Teacher’s name)

has permission to audition for the John Beck Music Club after school on Tuesday, September 24thth from 2:30 to 3:45 pm.  I will pick my child up promptly at 3:45.

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      (Parent/Guardian signature)

Home Phone: _____________________Cell Phone: ____________________ 

Work Number _____________________  

Email Address:__________________________________________________   

I am willing to volunteer and would like to help by:  

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Please return permission slip to the bin on the small desk outside of

Mrs. Horton’s classroom.