September 11, 2014
Dear Families of Strings Students,
Welcome back to a new school year! I hope you had an enjoyable and relaxing summer. String classes have begun and we are on our way to enjoying what will be an exciting year! I am looking forward to all that the students will achieve in our string program.
**New This Year**
**Registration for our strings program will be ONLINE! Links for Beginner Strings, Orchestra, and Chamber Strings can be found on the Welcome Page of my website at Please complete your registration as soon as possible! If you would like to submit a paper copy for registration instead, please contact me and I would be happy to provide you with a copy.
Orchestra Students: All returning Orchestra students and all students in 3rd and 4th grade who have been invited to participate as indicated on their report card in Spring 2014.Please contact me if you have any questions regarding your child’s participation!
Beginner Strings: All returning students who are working towards Orchestra participation as indicated on their report card in Spring 2014.Please contact me if youhave any questions regarding your child’s participation!
Chamber Strings: All students who are accepted as determined by a successful audition as well as superior dedication to the program. (Must also fill out the Orchestra registration.)
**Our strings program will be using Remind101 for updates about scheduling, performances, cancellations, etc. Remind101 sends text alerts to your phone regarding our classes. Sign up information can be found in our string program registration letters (found on my website) and you may opt out at any time.
For your convenience, I have a teacher webpage located on the school website at Check it often for important announcements, schedules, private lesson information, and musical performances in the area. Important dates regarding the strings program can also be found on my website as well as the district calendar. Mark our string dates now as it is expected that students attend all rehearsals, concerts, and assemblies.
All students will need a notebook to keep in their string folders for Journal assignments throughout the year. This notebook should only be used for strings classes. Folders will be provided for the students. Each student’s folder should contain: their notebook, music book, any music/handouts given in class, and a pencil (or two!). In addition to needing the listed materials for class, students are expected to have assignments prepared upon arrival. Students need to dedicate 20 minutes each day (minimum!) to preparing their assignments for Strings Classes, just as they would set time aside to prepare assignments for their other classes. Students who do not prepare their assignments as expected will not be able to participate in our ensemble performances. A copy of an assessment rubric is attached for your perusal.
If you have any questions or concerns during the school year, feel free to email me any time at . You may also call me at Inglewood on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays; or Gwynedd Square on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Please talk to your child about his or her instrumental lessons. Set aside time to review your child’s progress and to reaffirm his or her commitment to the program. Parental involvement is an important factor in student success! Together, we can continue the tradition of musical excellence that has been established in the North Penn School District.
Musically yours,
Ms Krista L. Feliciani
String Instructor
Gwynedd Square/Inglewood Elementary Schools
Please detach and return at your child’s next string class
I have read and understand the information listed above. I will register my child using the online links or will request a paper copy. I understand that my signature will represent my child’s permission to participate in and meet the expectations of the string program.
Child’s Name______
Parent/Guardian Signature______