![]() ![]() It is highly recommend that each student have his or her instrument at this time. Students will begin playing during the second week of school (September 6). This will stay at home throughout the school year! Band Book: Essential Elements, Volume One (this can be purchased either at school, online, or at Marshall Music).An instrument in good working condition.What will my child need for band by September 6? The performances will take place either in the NHS or CHS Auditorium. All concerts are required and begin at 7:00p. We have three required concerts: Monday, December 12, Wednesday, March 15 & Wednesday, May 31. We do offer a private lesson program, in which music majors from WMU teach once a week at the high school or the middle school for $13 - $17.00 per half hour lesson. Students who take private lessons improve and grow at a rapid pace! While we encourage private instruction, it is not required to participate in band. Is private instruction available and is it required? In the case that something does come up, the coaches and I will work it out! Yes!!! You will not have conflicts with athletics in middle school. This a great time to take your instrument home!Ĭan I participate in sports while in band? You can arrange a ride home with your parents on the weekend. You can practice during XTS every day! This is our school-wide study hall.ģ. You can practice after school and BAND JAM! This is our after-school practice club that meets from 2:40-3:25 on Tuesday & Thursday.Ģ. ![]() I take the bus home and it's packed! How will I get my instrument home?ĭon't worry! If you play a large instrument you have some options:ġ. ![]() Some students who play flute or clarinet elect to keep their instrument in their coat locker. This is a safe location to keep your valuable instrument! You will be assigned a band locker the week of September 6. The band lockers are located in the band room. Where will I store my instrument when I am not using it?Īll band students are assigned a band locker and school-issued lock. You should practice between 20-30 minutes every-other-night! The more you practice, the better you will be! Don't worry.you will have time to practice. You will be awesome players when you practice your instrument. Yes! Practicing is our homework in band class. Students who are interested in playing the alto sax should begin on the clarinet. No! We do not start students on alto sax. We will begin in this method book during the 2nd week of school (September 9). Yes! We use a band method book called "Essential Elements, Volume 1." This can be purchased in the WMS Band room or, at Marshall Music. You will never have the same class two days in a row! You will either have band during 2nd or 6th hour depending on the instrument you play! For example, if you have band on Monday, you will go to gym on Tuesday, then band on Wednesday, etc. Keep your instrument at home the first week of school!Įach band class meets every other day (band class alternates days with Physical Education). No! You will have too much going on! We will not begin playing until September 6. Should I bring my instrument to band the 1st week of school? ![]() Make sure your instrument is at school that week! You do not want to get behind! We will begin playing our instruments in class beginning the week of September 6. When will I need to have my instrument at school for the first time? Students in the WMS 6th grade band will be able to play the following instruments in the fall: Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Baritone, Tuba & Percussion (bells and snare drum) What instrument choices will I have in 6 th grade band? ![]()
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