Grade 4 Instrument Sign-Up

We are excited to share with you that students in grade 4 will have the opportunity to start a band instrument! We are anticipating starting lessons the week of October 2nd. Of course, a lot needs to take place before this can happen.

Timeline

Informational Zoom Meeting for Families

• Thursday, Sep 21, 2023 at 7:00 p.m.
• Students, with their families, are invited to attend a virtual meeting to be introduced to their music teachers and review/learn about our lesson program, instrument selection process, and renting an instrument.
• Zoom link
• Passcode: 705687

Deadline for Selecting Instruments 

• Thursday, Sep 21, 2023 
• Select your student’s top two instrument choices through the Instrumental Music Sign-Up form.

Families Notified of Instrument Choice

• Friday, Sep 22, 2023

Deadline for completing Rental Information

• Wednesday, Sep 27, 2023  
• Families renting through through Goulet & Co. must complete their rental information.  

Drive through Instrument Pickup Night

For families renting their instrument through Goulet & Co., we will host a drive-through instrument pickup night at the Center for the Performing Arts at SHS (parking lot near the football stadium).  

• Thursday, Sep 28, 2023
• Wampatuck and Cushing: 4:00-4:30  
• Jenkins and Hatherly:  4:45-5:15  

Process

• Families will remain in their cars and pull up to the curb by the CPA.
• Please wait for a representative to approach your car and ask for your information.
• They will then retrieve your child’s instrument and any other materials you have ordered and bring them to you. 

Families may pick up their instruments directly from Goulet & Co. in Pembroke. Please call 781-829-2282 to schedule a pickup.

Anticipated Start Date

Week of October 2, 2023

By this point, students will have:

• Selected and rented an instrument 
• Been assigned a lesson group and time
• Become very excited to start their musical journey!

Questions

Reach out to Jim Thomas, Department Chair of Fine & Performing Arts, jthomas@scit.org

More Information

For more information about the band program, visit the Scituate Beginning Band Google site.

• Instrument Demonstration Videos
• Goulet & Co. rentals
• Frequently asked questions

SHS music students (Matt Carolan and Caitlin Quinlan) demonstrate their instrument!