Start Date for Rentals:  AUGUST 1ST

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions):

 
1. When can we start the process to rent our instrument from the Music and Arts online form? 
Right Now! Go do it, you will not regret it. 
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2. Do we have to use Music and Arts or Barcone's to obtain an instrument, or can we buy our own instrument? 
We do not recommend buying any instruments off of Amazon or other sources online (especially stringed instruments since we change sizes!) If you already own an instrument (for example, one has been passed down in your family), please send an email or call the teacher who teaches that instrument ASAP so your instrument can be looked at and approved for your child to play. 

3. Are there any scholarships available for instruments to borrow from Wixon? 
There are limited scholarship instruments available, depending on the instrument that you select. Mrs. Noble for String instruments, or Mrs. Capparella for band instruments, will accept limited requests on a first come first serve basis. Please email the teacher that correlates with the instrument you are interested in with this request. 

If your question was not answered here, we would be happy to answer any other questions you have via email or phone!  Feel free to contact us with the methods below: 
Contact Information: 
​Email: daviesj@dy-regional.k12.ma.us
Phone: (630) 947-5463 
Contact Information: 
​Email: capparen@dy-regional.k12.ma.us ​

COVID-19 Updates: 
Current Procedures and Precautions

This page is updated with current CDC guidelines and Massachusetts Education guidelines on a weekly basis.
​Of course anything could change at any time, but we hope this page will answer any of your current questions about how music will continue on at Wixon! 

Band and Orchestra

​The following letter is from both Mrs. Noble and Mrs. Capparella at Wixon.
This letter encloses precautions and procedures they are currently taking and plan to take.

Dear future and present Wixon Families of the Orchestra or Band,

Instruments are ON for this year!!! Please rent, and continue to rent, your instruments, and do not give the school instruments back because we are going to keep playing this year! 

Band: Drums, Percussion, and Mallets will be inside on the auditorium stage 6 feet apart with masks. Every other band instrument (woodwinds, brass) will be outside in the courtyard, 10 feet apart (marked for them) outside. 

Orchestra: We will be in the lesson room only this year, playing 6 feet apart, with masks. Maximum 3 people in each lesson group in person. 

We are working diligently behind the scenes on the current schedule for in person and remote lessons. Stay tuned for more. 
Thank you for your patience, cooperation and support!! Our music program would not be the same without you!! 

Musically,
Mrs. Noble
Wixon Strings/Orchestra
Mrs. Capparella
Wixon Band