As a 5th grader, your child will have the opportunity to participate in the school’s Beginning Band. Band is a lot of fun! And it provides social interaction while strengthening general skills. Making music together and developing a critical ear can be a meaningful and enjoyable experience for your child for many years.

Here’s what 4th graders and their families will experience before the end of this school year and into their 5th grade year:

1. School Assembly: Students will learn about band instruments and how band works.

2. Instrument "Try Its": Students will try 2 of their favorite instruments, and the teacher will make a recommendation based on the student's preferences and the needs of the band.

3. Parent Meeting: Learn more at the “Beginning Band Parent Meeting” on Monday, May 20th at 6:30 pm in the Woodlawn band room.

4. Band Registration and Instrument Rental: You may register for band starting after the Parent Meeting on May 20th. After registering for band, you will need to obtain the instrument, supplies and music book. For your convenience, Quinlan and Fabish music store will be available in the Woodlawn Cafeteria from 4:30-7:00 on Wednesday, May 22nd. You can sign up for band, talk to the band teacher, and obtain the instrument, supplies and book all on the same night.

5. Band Lessons Begin: Band lessons begin in August. The first band lesson will be without instruments. Before the second band lesson (Country Meadows: August 27; Kildeer: August 29) all students MUST have their own instrument, book and supplies.