Elementary Beginning Band Info:

 

Directors: Mr. Michael Lundquist 425-936-2420 mlundquist@lwsd.org & Mr. John Logan jlogan@lwsd.org

Eligibility: Any 5th-6th grade student from Bell, Community, Kirk or Lakeview who is interested in learning to play the clarinet, trumpet, trombone, or flute.  Other band instruments such as French Horn, Tuba, Saxophone, Oboe, bassoon, or any other may be started as a beginner with director permission and if the student will receive private lessons.

Registration: Click on the link "Register Here!!" at the bottom of this page and fill out the information.  This  info will be sent directly to Mr. Lundquist and Mr. Logan via e mail who will e mail you back with confirmation that your child has been registered for the class. Hard copies of the Registration Form are also available at your child's elementary school main office.

 

Rehearsal Location & Dates: The Band Room at Kirkland Junior High School.   Flutes & Clarinets meet every Tuesday and Thursday.  Trumpet and Trombones meet every Wednesday and Thursday. All rehearsals are 8-8:45am.  Sept. 15 first rehearsal for Flutes & Clarinets; Sept. 16 first rehearsal for Trumpet and Trombones.

 

Transportation: You may choose to drop your child off at KiJH or your child can catch the junior high bus that will take them to KiJH.  Contact Beth Brock at bbrock@lwsd.org or 425-882-5120 for information about the bus number, time and location of pick up.  After rehearsal is over, each student will be transported by school bus to their home Elementary School.

 

Cost:  There is no tuition fee for the class.

Each student is responsible for bringing an instrument that is in good working condition to rehearsal.  Renting (as opposed to buying) an instrument is highly recommended.

Here are two instrument rental companies you may want to consider:

 

Kennelly Keys: www.kennellykeysmusic.com 425-481-5079 (Woodinville) or 425-455-8282 (Bellevue Square).

Mills Music: www.millsmusic.com 425-486-5000. (Multiple Locations: i.e. Redmond & Bothell) 

You must also purchase a textbook: Essential Elements 2000 for Band  Book 1 by Allen, Gillespie and Hayes.  Get the book that is designated for your child's instrument.  This book can be found at Kennelly Keys Music.

For families with financial hardship: Please note that a limited number of instruments are available for loan (with a one time fee of $50) from KiJH. Please e mail or call Mr. Logan with your request. jlogan@lwsd.org 822-6224.

 

We will have a Band Parent Orientation Night at KiJH on Wednesday Sept. 9, 2009 at 7 pm where you will meet and speak with the instructors and have an opportunity to purchase and/or rent all needed materials from Kennelly Keys.

 Register Here!!!