8th Grade Band
Welcome to Band!
I am extremely excited to have you back and look forward to the amazing things we will learn this year.
Required Materials for both Virtual and Face-to-Face Band Members
Instrument - specific to the student. Each student must have their own instrument and cannot share with another student
Band Books - Standard of Excellence, Habits for a Successful Middle School Musician, and Master Theory Books
Metronome - physical or an app can be used
Music Stand - used for playing at home (needed for all students)
Instrument Supplies - Cleaning supplies, Clarinet Reeds, Bass Clarinet Reeds, Bassoon Reeds, Alto Saxophone Reeds, Cork Grease, Slide Grease, Valve Oil
Please see the list of commonly needed supplies further down on this page for links to where they can be ordered.
HOMEWORK
Students are expected to practice at home at least 5 times per week.
All work covered in class should be what is practiced at home to gain MASTERY on all skills taught.
Music for performances should be individually practiced so class time can be used to rehearse the entire band and not teach individual parts.
Join my REMIND Group. Click the link below.
Click on the 3 links below to order the books your child needs for the Band.
Please select your child's instrument for the "Habits of a Successful Middle School Musician" and "Standard of Excellence, Book 3."
Please select Book 2/3 for the Master Theory Workbook Series
Do you need to order Supplies for your child? Here are some links to commonly needed items for band students.
Clarinet Reeds - Stength 3
Bass Clarinet Reeds- Strength 3
Alto Saxophone Reeds - Strength 3
Tenor Saxophone Reeds - Strength 3
Oboe Reeds - Medium
Bassoon Reeds - Medium
Percussion Stick Bag Combo - Each Percussion student must have their own sticks for playing Snare Drum/Practice Pad, Xylophone, and Bells
Does your child need an upgrade? Here are some commonly upgraded parts to instruments that won't break the bank.
Clarinet Mouthpiece - B45
Clarinet Ligature - Rovner
Bass Clarinet Ligature - Rovner
Alto Saxophone Mouthpiece - C*
Alto Saxophone Ligature - Rovner
Tenor Saxophone Ligature - Rovner
All students could use a good Tuner and Metronome at home for practice. All smartphones can download a Tuner/Metronome App (I suggest Tonal Energy). If putting one on your phone doesn't work, then here is a link to a good one that will last many years (as long as you replace the battery when needed). Click Here
All students could use a Music Stand at home for practice. Here is a link to one that doesn't break the bank. Click Here
Musical terms are a requirement to learn for all band students. Here is a link to Quizlet.com where you can study all of your required vocabulary.
