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[quote=Anonymous]OP they are all good options.  Think of the elementary music programs as a sampler for what they could do in middle and high school.  It's not much more than that.

None of the programs offer coaching in techniques.  At middle schools where families have means, students are strongly encouraged to start private lessons for their instrument, if they haven't already.  This is important to build correct techniques.

Over the years, many kids go back and forth between chorus and instrumental music.  When high school starts, wind and brass players might switch into the orchestra, since HS programs use full orchestra.  They do build friendships, be it during rehearsals, playing in the school musical's pit orchestra, smaller groups like jazz band and chamber choir, travel to competitions, marching band, etc.   The most important thing in 4th grade is to find an instrument that is fun to play, and have the experience of playing in a concert with some buddies from school.  [/quote]

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