Beginning Band and Strings

Beginning Band and Strings Registration 

Beginning Band Registration

All current 4th and 5th graders who wish to begin a band instrument for the first time this school year are encouraged to view the presentation linked below.  The form should be submitted by Wednesday, September 3rd.  

We look forward to having your child participate in the program!    

*Please note:  If you signed up in the spring for Beginner Band, you do not need to fill this out. The Advanced Band and Orchestra Registration Forms will be sent home later this week for those students who are continuing their instrument from last year.                    

If you have questions concerning the selection of an instrument for  your child, please contact:

Mrs. Krista DiPietro, Band Director at Hindley School, KDipietro@darienps.org 

Dr. Colin Walters, Band Director at Ox Ridge, Royle & Tokeneke, CWalters@darienps.org 

Mr. Joel Knecht, Beginning Band Director at Holmes School, Jknecht@darienps.org

Click Here: View Virtual Presentation

Click Here: Online Registration Form

Click Here: Rental Information

Beginning String Registration

All current 2nd graders who wish to begin playing the violin, viola, or cello for the first time next school year are encouraged to read the Introduction to Strings Packet and complete the Registration Form linked below.  The form should be submitted by Wednesday, September 3rd.   

If you have any questions, please contact the string teacher at your child's school:

Mrs. Krista DiPietro, Beginning Strings at Hindley and Holmes, KDipietro@darienps.org 

Miss Dawn Hanley, Beginning Strings at Ox Ridge and Tokeneke, DHanley@darienps.org 

Miss Jane Minnis, Beginning Strings at Royle, JMinnis@darienps.org

Introduction to Strings Packet: https://tinyurl.com/IntroToStrings2025

Sign-up Registration Link: https://tinyurl.com/DarienStrings2025