Music
About
Barnstable United Elementary Music Department
Barnstable United has four dynamic general music teachers who work together to provide an enriching music classroom experience. Weekly 60 minute classes include: singing, learning about different music from around the world, playing classroom instruments including Ukulele and keyboards, movement activities that foster community building, and creating rhythms and original compositions. Music is a subject that everyone can enjoy, and it has a special way of bringing joy to the people who are sharing it.
Contacts
Caroline Buccino - Music Teacher
Buccino_Caroline@mybps.us
Alison Heleen - Band/Music Teacher
Heleen_Alison@mybps.us
Laura Gill - Music Department Head & Chorus Teacher
Gill_Laura@mybps.us
Valerie Bahr - Orchestra/Strings Teacher
Bahr_Valerie@mybps.us
Levi Cooper - Music Teacher
cooper_levi@mybps.us
BAND
Playing an instrument teaches discipline, and problem-solving skills, improves the ability to concentrate, and develops leadership and initiative. It also instills a sense of accomplishment and confidence that can change a child's view of themselves and their potential.
We are welcoming new instrumental students in addition to those who have played in the past. Students will be scheduled for a group lesson/rehearsal during the school day. For those students who do not own an instrument, David French Music will supply high quality instruments for rental. You may rent an instrument for as long as you wish, with all rental payments applied to the purchase price. It is a rent to own program. https://www.davidfrenchmusic.com/
Our decision to use David French Music is based upon their history of providing students with high quality instruments, excellent repair services, and a comprehensive rent-to-own program. We caution you in purchasing instruments from department stores, other non-music retail outlets, and websites such as eBay or Amazon.
Rental Pricing:
- Flute, Clarinet, Trumpet, Trombone, Percussion $32.56 a month
- Alto saxophone $47.38 a month
If you have any questions, please contact:
Alison Heleen - Grades 4-5 Band Teacher
Heleen_alison@mybps.us
STRINGS
This year in Strings your child will be instructed on:
- Proper playing technique for his or her instrument
- How to care for and clean his or her instrument
- Terms and symbols for interpreting music
- Performing simple melodies alone and with other students
- Performing in 2 public concerts (Winter & Spring)
We are welcoming new instrumental students in addition to those who have played in the past. For those students who do not own an instrument, David French Music will supply high quality instruments for rental. You may rent an instrument for as long as you wish, with all rental payments applied to the purchase price. It is a rent to own program. (www.DavidFrenchMusic.com)
- Violin and Viola are $32.56 a month
- Cello is $47.38 a month
All of the performers are required to wear "Concert Dress" for each concert; any combination of black and white clothing.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact:
Valerie Bahr - Orchestra/Strings Teacher
Chorus
In 4th and 5th grade, students can sign up to participate in chorus during the school day. Students attend a rehearsal once a week in preparation for a winter and spring concert. Learning to sing in a large ensemble teaches discipline, problem solving skills, improves the ability to concentrate, and develops leadership and initiative. Students will learn some vocal and choral techniques, improve their music reading skills, and learn to sing in parts. And let’s not forget…it’s a lot of fun!
All of the performers are required to wear "Concert Dress" for each concert. All of the performers are required to wear "Concert Dress" for each concert. The chorus will be wearing black and white clothing. There will be a Winter Concert and a Spring Concert.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact:
Laura Gill - Music Department Head & Chorus Teacher
Gill_Laura@mybps.us
Gill_Laura@mybps.us