Classroom Agreements
We try our best
We are kind to each other and ourselves
We respect our classroom and belongings
We cooperate
We listen with our whole body
Lesson Schedule
Students are expected to attend all lessons they are scheduled for. If they forget their instrument one will be provided for them. 5th Graders have a lesson block once a week and a band class once a week.
Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | |
10:30 | 5th Grade Flutes | 5th Grade Clarinets | 5th grade band | 5th Grade Trumpets and Trombones |
12:15 | 4th Grade Flutes Gordon, Winton, Pride | 4th Grade Clarinets Gordon, Winton, Pride | 4th Grade Trumpets | 4th Grade Saxophones |
12:40 | 4th Grade Flutes Rhoads, Bullard, Frost | 4th Grade Clarinets Rhoads, Bullard, Frost | 4th Grade Trombones | 4th Grade Percussion |
1:30 | 5th Grade Percussion | 5th Grade Beginners | 5th Grade Saxophones |
Student Resources
These are helpful apps we've talked about in class.
These videos will help with assembling your instrument and making first sounds.
Meet the Teacher
Jenn Witherell-Stebbins
About me
I am a clarinet player and a teacher at heart. I have been teaching band of various grade levels for over 30 years.
I am from Syracuse originally and now live in Saco. I have a Bachelor's of Music Ed., A Master's in Music Ed., and a Master's in Arts Administration.
I have 4 grown boys, a wonderful husband and a mini Golden doodle named Daisy.
Contact Information
jennifer_witherell-stebbins@yarmouthschoolsa.org
Resources for Parents
If you are renting through Music and Arts there is a place to select extras- please select the book for the instrument you child plays.
If you have your own instrument, you still need to buy book 1 for beginners, or book 2 for 5th grade.
Use the link here.
Class News:
5th grade clarinets play Ode to Joy
Welcome Back 5th graders!
Our lessons will begin on September 12, 2023.
Please be prepared with your instrument and book. Bring the book you purchased last year. We will start the year with some review and move on to a new book after that.
5th graders perform
2 Groups of 5th graders performed for the entire Superintendent’s office in December. You can see their performance here.
Practice expectations
A little bit of practice everyday goes a long long way! Start small- try 5 minutes a day. Work your way up by 5's. You will receive a journal each week to keep track of your practice. Throughout the year you can collect flags by accomplishing the "I Can" statements each week.
Your 5 "I Can" statements:
Play all the right notes
Play all the right rhythms
Play with a steady tempo
Play with a good tone
Play with good posture and hand position
Around the Harbor 4th grade!
Around the world 5th grade!