The Gateway Orff Ensemble is open to 4th and 5th grade students. Anyone who enjoys playing instruments, composing, and improvising is invited and encouraged to sign up.  Throughout the year, students will be learning advanced drum and mallet technique, basic improvisation, accompaniment skills, and composition/arranging with a strong emphasis on musical play. They will also have opportunities to conduct the ensemble and to perform their compositions.

• Rehearsals will be held on Thursdays from 11:00-11:30 in the music room during the lunch club/recess time.
• Rehearsal Attendance IS Mandatory. We rely on everyone to learn their part and be present for every rehearsal. Multiple unexcused absences will result in dismissal from the ensemble.
• Students are expected to wear their Gateway Owl Musician uniform t-shirt to every performance.

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