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5th Grade Orchestra Information
This fall 5th grade students have the opportunity to join the Delaware City Schools orchestra program! 5th grade orchestra classes are held at Dempsey Middle School before the start of the elementary school day.
Registration for 5th grade orchestra is handled at the beginning of the school year. An informational meeting will be held on the evening of August 27, 2025 in the Dempsey Orchestra Room for all interested 5th grade families to learn more about the program.
5th Grade Orchestra classes will be held two days a week before the start of the regular school day. Conger, Smith, and Woodward students will attend 5th Grade Orchestra at Dempsey on most Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. Carlisle and Schultz will attend 5th Grade Orchestra at Dempsey on most Thursday and Friday mornings. Adjustments will be made to accommodate holidays and other school schedule interruptions. In those weeks students will occasionally have a Monday morning class.
Students can utilize the Dempsey school bus route service to travel to the middle school for 5th Grade Orchestra. Busses will transport students back to their elementary schools before the elementary school day commences. Families who wish to transport their students to Dempsey on orchestra class mornings may do so. We understand the importance of accessibility and convenience for our DCS families. By offering transportation options and scheduling classes before the school day, we aim to make participation in the 5th Grade Orchestra program as seamless as possible.
5th grade is the year your child will have the opportunity to become a member of the Delaware City Schools Orchestra program. There are so many wonderful reasons to be a part of the orchestra! As a member of the orchestra, your student will learn to play violin, viola, cello, or double bass. String players get to play exciting music, from classical to fiddle tunes to rock! Students also learn to be part of a team and work well with others. No one sits on the bench in the orchestra! Students learn to practice and focus through learning a musical instrument. Many students make friendships in beginning orchestra that will last all the way through high school orchestra and beyond. Don't miss out!
Please note, band and choir classes continue to be offered starting in the 6th grade year at Delaware City Schools. Delaware City Schools students are able to take two music ensembles beginning in 6th grade. We encourage all interested rising 5th grade families to consider this exciting class for their student.
Please email orchestra teacher, Mrs. Wimbiscus Black, wimbisab@delawarecityschools.net with any questions.
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