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We are so excited to see you here! Starting Band is going to be one of the most rewarding activities your child can take part in! In fact music will impact them and their entire families for the rest of their lives!
Below is the packet of information sent home with the 4th grade students. Below that are the answers to many of your other questions!
Email Mr. Shimmons for any further questions you may have! BUT FIRST CLICK ON THAT SIGN UP LINK!
Below is the packet of information sent home with the 4th grade students. Below that are the answers to many of your other questions!
Email Mr. Shimmons for any further questions you may have! BUT FIRST CLICK ON THAT SIGN UP LINK!
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Your kid just starting out? You don't know what to do to get them involved in Band? Well, here are some answers!
Your child will have Band year round. We have class every day. There will be 2 after school performances each year for their first two years – one in December and the other will be in May. All rehearsals are during school hours.
You will need to provide your student with the following
TIPS:
Should I rent or buy?
Which Instruments are quality instruments?
Your child will have Band year round. We have class every day. There will be 2 after school performances each year for their first two years – one in December and the other will be in May. All rehearsals are during school hours.
You will need to provide your student with the following
- A quality instrument in great working condition – not just an instrument shaped object
- An Essential Elements 200 Beginning Band Book 1
- The necessary supplies to keep that instrument working – reeds and valve oil or sticks and mallets
- Our concert uniform which is black PANTS and a white shirt that buttons up (3 or more buttons).
TIPS:
Should I rent or buy?
Which Instruments are quality instruments?
How Playing and Instrument Affects Your Brain
Best explanation about what music does for our brains! What other reason do you need to get your student into BAND?
How Playing An Instrument Affects Your Brained.ted.com/lessons/how-playing-an-instrument-benefits-your-brain-anita-collins
How Playing An Instrument Affects Your Brained.ted.com/lessons/how-playing-an-instrument-benefits-your-brain-anita-collins
Which instrument is right for you?
Watch this video to get some ideas of what instrument might be a good fit for you
Fitting Demonstration - Click Here
Fitting Demonstration - Click Here
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What brand of instrument is an acceptable one?
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What kind of reeds do you need?
Check this out - These are great and this website is fun too!
http://www.junoreeds.com/thesite.htmlwww.junoreeds.com/thesite.html
http://www.junoreeds.com/thesite.htmlwww.junoreeds.com/thesite.html
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