4th-Grade Orchestra/5th-Grade Band Sign-Up Night, Sept. 16

Get your Bulldog started in District 153's musical instrument programs!  Sign-up for a time slot/appointment at our Sign-Up Night event on Tuesday, Sept. 16 to learn more and register for 4th-grade orchestra or 5th-grade band.

Student and parent/guardian should attend Sign-Up Night together. Music company, Quinlan & Fabish, will be present to start instrument rental agreements and to sell other needed supplies, so bring your checkbook or credit card.

4TH-GRADE ORCHESTRA INFORMATION

CLICK HERE TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT AT 4TH-GRADE ORCHESTRA SIGN-UP NIGHT

How often are the rehearsals?

All students have one before-school rehearsal at Churchill every Tuesday, 7:20 AM-8:10 AM. All students have one small group lesson every week during the school day. Day and time TBD.

How many performances?

Two concerts this school year: Dec. 16, 2025 and May 12, 2026.

What will it cost?

Instrument rental:

  • Violin/Viola approx. $25/month
  • Cello approx. $33/month
  • Bass approx. $59/month

Method book $12

Cleaning cloth $6

Music stand $15

Music polo shirt $17 (students provide their own black pants, black socks, and black shoes for concerts)

Music binder $3

If I cannot attend Sign-Up Night, how can I register my student for 4th-grade orchestra?

Contact Mr. Robinson-Levant, Churchill Orchestra Director

[email protected] or 708-798-3424

 

5TH-GRADE BAND INFORMATION

CLICK HERE TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT AT 5TH-GRADE BAND SIGN-UP NIGHT

When are rehearsals?

  • Woodwinds meet at JAMES HART on Mondays and Thursdays, 7:00 AM-8:15 AM
  • Brass meets at JAMES HART on Tuesdays and Fridays, 7:00 AM-8:15 AM
  • Percussion meets at CHURCHILL on Wednesdays, 7:20 AM-8:20 AM.

If I cannot attend Sign-Up Night, how can I register my student for 5th-grade band?

Contact Beth Houston, 5th-Grade Band Director

[email protected]