Chinook's Music Performing Groups
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Chinook Orcas have amazing opportunities to expand their learning through music!
Questions for our Music Teachers?
- Band - Mr. Mettler tmettler@nthurston.k12.wa.us
- Orchestra - Mr. Sokolik jsokolik@nthurston.k12.wa.us
- Vocal / Choir - Mrs. Herrmann aherrmann@nthurston.k12.wa.us & Mrs. Rucker drucker@nthurston.k12.wa.us
Band
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Band Instrument Types
Students may select from any of the following instruments to learn (depending on availability at CMS and/or local music stores):
- Woodwind: Flute, Oboe, Bassoon, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Bari Saxophone
- Brass: Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Baritone/Euphonium, Tuba
- Percussion: students will need a snare drum/bell kit for home practice as well as a stick bag with timpani/snare drum/xylophone mallets, but will perform on percussion instruments from Nisqually while at school.
Orchestra
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Orchestra Instrument Options
Students may select any of the following instruments to learn, (depending on availability at CMS and/or local music stores):
- Violin
- Viola
- Cello
- String bass
Vocal / Choir
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Choir Objectives
- To create a welcome environment where all learners can have fun, learn music, and contribute as a member of the community. Please feel free to ask as many questions or point out any problem areas in the music during or after rehearsal. All students are part of the ensemble, and we need all of you to succeed!
- Students will understand proper rehearsal, audience and performance conduct.
- All students will learn and demonstrate proper vocal technique, sight-reading skills, and music theory knowledge.
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Choir Instrument Options
All voice types are welcome!
