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Mrs. Becky Borbas is the Instrumental Music teacher for grades 5 - 8, traveling between Judson, Polk, and Swift Middle School.  

Mrs. Borbas graduated from the University of Connecticut with a Bachelor of Science in Education and a Bachelor of Art in Music. She participated in many of the bands at UCONN during her time there, including the UCONN Marching Band, Concert Band, Orchestra, and Basketball Pep Bands that play at the men's and women's basketball games. Mrs. Borbas graduated from Central Connecticut State University with a Master's Degree and 6th Year Degree in Music Education.

Mrs. Borbas teaches at Swift Middle School every afternoon. Students attend group sectional rehearsals including the Flute, Clarinet, Alto & Tenor Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Baritone, Tuba, and Percussion. Students also attend a full band rehearsal once a week. Students must always have an instrument, their Essential Elements 2000 Method Book #1 & #2, and band music for sectional rehearsals and for full band. Students are required to practice the given music as their band homework.

Performance requirements for all band students throughout the school year include playing at the Swift Middle School Winter and Spring Concerts, marching in the Memorial Day Parade, and performing at the Fantastic Music Festival at Lake Compounce every May.

Mrs. Borbas' goal is for everyone to have a positive playing experience in band and to enjoy music.

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Ms. Marianne Michael is the Systemwide Strings Teacher for the Watertown Public Schools. She graduated from the University of Victoria with a Bachelor of Music and Master of Music Degree in Violin Performance. While there, she performed with the Faculty Chamber Ensemble, the Little Orchestra of Victoria, and the Victoria Symphony. 

The Swift String Ensemble rehearses on Tuesdays and Thursdays during K period. Students are expected to arrive at rehearsal on time, and with their instruments, music, and a pencil. Students are expected to keep their practice chart updated, and to practice at least 100 minutes each week. The students' grade in String Ensemble is based upon their fulfillment of the practice expectations.

Performance requirements throughout the year include playing in the Swift Middle School Winter and Spring Concerts and the Townwide Strings Concert. Other opportunities for performance in the community may arise, and students are selected for these based upon their preparedness, their attitude, and their willingness.

For more information regarding the Watertown Strings Program, please visit our homepage at www.watertownhigh.org: click on faculty web pages, and then on Ms. Michael's name.

 updated on 9/29/08