The 4th grade string classes are taught by Mr Hunker and Mr. Wentzel. Mr. Hunker also teaches the 5th grade string classes.

For a copy of the local music store list, click here.

To download a list of local private teachers, click here.

For a copy of the CUSD beginning 4th grade violin book, click here.

For a copy of the CUSD beginning 4th grade viola book, click here.

For a copy of the CUSD beginning 4th grade cello book, click here.

**Now Students can practice their note reading skills with Note Trainer...

 To practice, click here

Below are a list of songs that we will be playing this year. You can play along to the accompaniments by choosing each song from the pull-down menu. If you have trouble hearing the files from the menu below, you may need to download the Quicktime plug-in. To download the plug-in, click here.

Supplies

All students will need the following supplies in addition to an instrument:

1. THREE-RING BINDER
2. PENCIL
3. LUGGAGE TAG (name/school/room number)
4. ROSIN
5. SOFT CLOTH
6. SHOULDER PAD (the best are the "black bar" type or KUN shoulder pads)
7. EXTRA SET OF STRINGS

Measure for a Violin

A yard stick works best. Place the stick against your child’s neck under the chin and stretch out the left arm to the side. Measure to the middle of the palm. If your child measures between sizes, choose the smaller size instrument.

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