Franklin Elementary Kicks Off Music Program with Live Demo

Franklin Elementary School launched its band and strings program on Monday, September 21, with a live musical demonstration from three professional musicians at The Music Shop. The event served as the official kickoff for program enrollment and inspired Rahway students in grades 3 through 6 to discover the instruments they could soon be playing.

The trio of musicians walked students through string, brass, and woodwind families, demonstrating violin, cello, trumpet, flute, and saxophone. Students sang and clapped along as the musicians performed several recognizable songs, creating an engaging introduction to live music.

Franklin Elementary is now encouraging all interested 3rd- through 6th-grade students to sign up for the band and strings program. Informational packets and flyers are going home with students this week. Additional registration materials and program schedules will be distributed in class.

Families looking to get their child set up with an instrument can rent band or orchestra instruments through The Music Shop. Contact The Music Shop by phone or visit their website for current rental pricing details.

Rahway holds the designation of City of the Arts, and Franklin Elementary framed the event in that community spirit. "Rahway is proudly known as the City of the Arts, and Franklin Elementary is excited to do its part by inspiring and supporting the next generation of musicians and artists," the school stated.

For questions about the music program or other arts initiatives at Franklin Elementary, contact the school's main office at (732) 396-1050.

FAQ

Q: What is Franklin Elementary's band and strings program?

A: The band and strings program at Franklin Elementary offers grades 3-6 students an opportunity to learn and play string instruments (violin, cello), brass instruments (trumpet), and woodwind instruments (flute, saxophone).

Q: When was the program launched?

A: The program was officially launched on September 21, 2026, with a live musical demonstration from professional musicians at The Music Shop.

Q: What grades can participate in the program?

A: Students in grades 3 through 6 can enroll in the band and strings program.

Q: How can my child enroll?

A: Informational packets and flyers are going home with students. Registration materials and program schedules will be distributed in class. Parents can contact Franklin Elementary's main office at (732) 396-1050 for enrollment details.

Q: What instruments are available in the program?

A: The program offers violin, cello, trumpet, flute, and saxophone, covering string, brass, and woodwind instrument families.

Q: Does my child need to have an instrument already?

A: No. Families can rent band or orchestra instruments through The Music Shop. Contact The Music Shop by phone or visit their website for rental pricing details.

Q: What does the program cost?

A: Program costs and rental pricing details are available through Franklin Elementary (732-396-1050) and The Music Shop.

Q: Why did Franklin Elementary start this program?

A: Franklin Elementary is supporting Rahway's designation as the City of the Arts and its commitment to inspiring and supporting the next generation of musicians and artists.

Q: Is this program part of a larger Rahway arts initiative?

A: Yes. Rahway holds the designation of City of the Arts, and Franklin Elementary frames music education as part of the community's commitment to supporting arts and cultural engagement.

Q: When can my child start?

A: Enrollment is now open for the current school year. Contact Franklin Elementary for specific program start dates.

Q: Can I get more information about other arts initiatives at Franklin Elementary?

A: Yes. Contact Franklin Elementary's main office at (732) 396-1050 for questions about the music program or other arts initiatives at the school.