• WELCOME TO

    MS. DALEO'S MUSIC CLASS!

     

     

    Schedule

    Heights:  Monday, Wednesday, Friday morning

    Dogwood: Tuesday, Thursday, Friday afternoon 

     

     

      

    Contact information

    daleo@oaklandschoolsnj.org

    Dogwood: 201-337-5822    Heights: 201-337-4147

     

    THIRD GRADE MUSIC CLASSES

    In the next couple of weeks, your son/daughter will be receiving a soprano recorder and the Recorder Express music book. Learning to play this simple woodwind instrument is part of the third grade general music program. The children will be expected to bring their recorders to music class every week along with their recorder books.

     

    The recorder is a valuable tool in the teaching of musical skills and concepts.  It also helps in the development of small motor skills, fosters responsibility, and acts as the pre-instrument experience for band or orchestra in fourth and fifth grades.

    It is crucial that the student brings his/her recorder and book to class every week.  Neglecting to bring the recorder will slow the learning process and ultimately cause frustration.  The program realizes that each student possesses a different level of musical ability and talent, but it also takes reinforcement at home.  A practice period of 10 minutes a day is suggested.

    If at any time your child seems to be having more difficulty than normal, please do not hesitate to contact me and I will be more than happy to provide extra help.  Thank you for your ongoing support as we begin an exciting year filled with new musical experiences.



     

     

    FAQ


    Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.


    1. When does my child begin playing the recorder?
    2. How much time should my child spend practicing his/her recorder?
    3. What choirs and ensembles are available for the students?
    4. What days are you available to provide extra help for my child?

    1. When does my child begin playing the recorder?

    Students learn to play the recorder in the third grade and continue through the fourth grade. A
    recorder and book will be provided. If the recorder or book is lost it is your responsibility to
    purchase another one. An inexpensive soprano recorder may be purchased at any music store.
    Please contact me if you would prefer to purchase the same recorder the district uses for our students. If you would like to purchase the recorder the school provided, please see me.

    2. How much time should my child spend practicing his/her recorder?

    Practicing the recorder at home is vital to your child's success. A daily practice session of ten to fifteen minutes is recommended.

    3. What choirs and ensembles are available for the students?

    The students may join the Recorder Ensemble in fourth grade and perform in the winter concert with the Fifth Grade Choir. The Fourth and Fifth  Grade Choir begins in the spring. All fourth and fifth graders will have the opportunity to perform in our annual Spring Concert.


    4. The formal instrumental program begins in fourth grade with the strings taught by Mr. Creagan, our strings teacher. Students may choose to study violin, viola, or cello culminating with a concert in the spring. In fifth grade, students may choose to study with our band teacher, Ms. Cheng, and choose trumpet, French horn, trombone, clarinet, flute, oboe, saxophone, or percussion as their main instrument. The band program also concludes with a concert in the spring.


    5. What days are you available to provide extra help for my child?

    I am available before or after school on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Dogwood Hill and Mondays or Wednesdays at Heights to provide any extra help your child might need.