Music, Arts and Activities

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Elementary Level

In addition to the district's elementary music curriculum, the following fee-based programs provide opportunities for further music enrichment: 

Beginning Band is offered before school for interested 6th grade students. Bus transportation is available.

• Beginning Band students will start class on Monday, September 19, 2011 and will meet each school day throughout the year. 

• Classes will begin at 7:35 a.m. and will be dismissed at 8:50 a.m. At that time, students will be bused to their respective elementary schools.

• Band class for all students from Forest Hills, Lake Grove, Oak Creek, and Uplands will be held in the band room at Lake Oswego High School.

• Band class for all students from Bryant, Hallinan, River Grove, and Westridge will be held in the band room at Waluga Junior High School.

• Beginning Band bus transportation information

• Should students elect to use private transportation to beginning band, they should arrive no earlier than 7:15 a.m. to ensure proper supervision is available at the site.

Beginning Strings is offered before school for interested students in grades 4, 5, and 6 who have no previous playing experience on violin, viola, cello, or bass. 

• No prior knowledge of music reading skills is required.
• Classes are held at Lake Grove Elementary
• Bus transportation is provided to Lake Grove, and students are bused to their respective elementary schools after class.

Elementary Orchestra is offered before school for those in grades 4, 5, or 6 who do have previous playing experience on violin, viola, cello or bass. 

• Students are expected to have a basic knowledge of music reading skills. This would include those who:

1. have completed Beginning Strings

2. or have taken private lessons on one of the orchestral string instruments for at least one year

3. or have been in Elementary Orchestra before

• Classes are held at Lake Grove Elementary
• Bus transportation is provided to Lake Grove, and students are bused to their respective elementary schools after class.

Enrollment form for Elementary Instrumental Music Program

Elementary Strings Handbook

Secondary Level

Secondary students also have access to a variety of district-sponsored activity programs. Options range from student leadership to dramatics, second language clubs to community service groups. Visit a school for more information about activities specific to that school.

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