Incoming Students
Hello! Thank you for your interest in the Geisler Middle School Orchestra!
How to participate:
In order to participate in the GMS Orchestra you must first register for the class. If you have not done this yet you may contact Mrs. Rutherford, one of our GMS counselors. A parent signature is required to register for orchestra, this is a full year course.
Mrs.Rutherford: [email protected] or 248-956-2917
Instrument Acquisition:
Students should rent, purchase, or borrow an instrument before the school year begins. If a student does not take the steps to acquire an instrument before the school year begins they will begin the year at a disadvantage.
For more information please see the corresponding page
Supplies needed:
Quality Instrument and Bow
Rosin
Shoulder Rest (violin and viola)
Rock Stop (cello and bass)
Tuner
Essential Elements for Strings Book #1
Cloth for cleaning
Music Stand
How to participate:
In order to participate in the GMS Orchestra you must first register for the class. If you have not done this yet you may contact Mrs. Rutherford, one of our GMS counselors. A parent signature is required to register for orchestra, this is a full year course.
Mrs.Rutherford: [email protected] or 248-956-2917
Instrument Acquisition:
Students should rent, purchase, or borrow an instrument before the school year begins. If a student does not take the steps to acquire an instrument before the school year begins they will begin the year at a disadvantage.
- Renting an instrument: Shar Music You are not required to rent from this company, however Ms. Burdek highly recommends their services. Shar comes to Geisler once a week for repairs and instrument deliveries/ pickup.
- Purchasing an instrument: Please contact Ms. Burdek before purchasing an instrument. String instruments need to be of good quality or performance will suffer. Poor quality instruments are frustrating to play and require repairs often.
- Borrowing an instrument: If financial assistance is required there are a limited number of GMS instruments that may be loaned out without cost. Please contact Ms.Burdek as soon as possible so she may set aside an instrument.
For more information please see the corresponding page
Supplies needed:
Quality Instrument and Bow
Rosin
Shoulder Rest (violin and viola)
Rock Stop (cello and bass)
Tuner
Essential Elements for Strings Book #1
Cloth for cleaning
Music Stand