Crocker/Riverside has two orchestras – open to 4th- 6th grade students.

• Beginning Orchestra students will be able to choose violin, viola, or cello. Meets Wednesdays and Fridays in the library at 7:50 AM. Begins September 27, 2017.
• Continuing Orchestra is open both to students who have played in our orchestra before and to students who started with a private teacher or a program in another school. Meets Tuesdays and Thursdays in the library at 7:50 AM.  Begins September 26, 2017.

Instruments:
The District will loan instruments at no charge to interested student.

Benefits of Music:
Numerous studies over the last 50 years have shown that music increases academic achievement, fosters increased confidence and social interaction, and increases concentration and discipline. Crocker students gain these benefits as well as learn teamwork, reading music, and how to create a lush string sound. A number of our graduating students have successfully passed auditions into both the Sacramento and the Camellia youth symphonies. Not to be forgotten, students will create music they can be proud of and have fun in the process.

Tuition:
$35/month due first lesson of the month. There will also be a one time $15 material’s fee at the beginning of the year (strings, music, accessories).

Information on the Orchestra Director:
Ms. Rieser is a symphony violinist who has taught elementary orchestra for 14 years. She can be reached at 873-3430 or by e-mail at ronitrieser@yahoo.com. You can view her bio at: www.ronitrieser-violin.com.