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