Fleet Music Department

Instrumental Music 

Instrumental Music Teacher: Gina Koesterer – giovanna.koesterer@apsva.us

FAQs about the Instrumental Music Program

1. What instruments can my student play?
   • Band: flute, clarinet, alto saxophone, trumpet, trombone, baritone, and percussion
   • Orchestra: violin, viola, cello, and string bass
2. Where can I rent an instrument?
   • We have many instruments available to rent from the county.  The fee for the year is $100; $50 for students on reduced lunch; $25 for students on free lunch.  Preference for school rentals for free and reduced lunch students.
3. How are lessons scheduled?
   • Once students are registered, they will be place them into small groups with similar instruments.
   • Lessons will meet once a week
   • Lessons are scheduled during the school day
4. Are there any performances?
   • Yes! We have 2 concerts each year (winter/spring).
   • Evening concerts will start at 7 pm.  Students should arrive at 6:30.

Important Forms:

• APS Instrument Rental Form
• APS Instrument Rental Form (Spanish)

Chorus, General Music, and Theater Club:  Ms. Hall – email me

I have been teaching music in APS (Patrick Henry and Fleet) since 2003, after spending four years teaching in rural Georgia. I feel so lucky to be a part of our vibrant Arts community in Arlington! I live in Alexandria with my husband Bill, two children Emily and Alex, and Puffball the poodle. I achieved National Board certification in 2012, and I’m certified in the Orff method of music education. In 2017 I was honored to be selected as Patrick Henry’s Teacher of the Year. In music class, we value everyone’s ideas as we create together and have a lot of fun! Check out our twitter at @APSFleetMusic.

Chorus, General Music, and Theater Club:  Ms. Pavolko – email me

I have had the pleasure of teaching general and vocal music at Patrick Henry and Fleet since 2013.  I am originally from Cincinnati, Ohio (GO BENGALS!), and have enjoyed being an Army Wife since 2005.  My husband Ross is a bass drummer in the Old Guard Fife and Drum Corps, which means we will be stationed here for the rest of his career! Previous to this assignment, we enjoyed traveling with the Army Band and living in Kentucky, North Carolina, Arizona, and Texas.

I graduated from Bowling Green State University in 2005 with a degree in Music Education, K-12. I enjoy reading, running, knitting, and anything chocolate! Our daughter, Cecilia (Cece), was born in 2016 and she has been keeping our 2 cats on their toes ever since!  My two younger brothers still live in Cincinnati and we always enjoy visiting our nieces, Evie and Duffy!  I love watching the young musicians of Fleet grow each year and look forward to many years of beautiful music to come! Follow the Fleet General Music teachers on Twitter to see what we’ve been up to! @apsfleetmusic