6th Grade Beginning Band Info

Instrument Rental Night for 2018-2019 School year is August 21, at 6:30 PM in the Barry Band room!!! This is just a convenience offered by Meyer Music, you are not required to purchase/rent and instrument or supplies from them. They do offer a rental program for parents who would prefer a smaller monthly payment system as to purchasing an instrument outright. Please contact Mrs. Holtzscher with any questions.

Every student needs their own instrument (not to be shared). Some instruments (Tuba, Baritone, F Horn) are provided by the school district since they are very expensive and would be a major burden to the families of the students who want to play those instruments. Most instruments (Percussion, Trombone, Trumpet, Saxophone, Clarinet, Oboe, Flute) are not provided by the school and each student needs to procure one for use. Please consider that a beginner needs a quality instrument to play. If an instrument is cheaply made or in poor playing condition, a beginner is going to become frustrated and not have the same experience as someone with a proper instrument. If you have questions about whether an instrument you have/are thinking about buying, please email or call Mrs. Holtzscher.

Please encourage your students to stick with the instruments they were placed on at the end of last year. Over the summer, students have lots of time to ponder whether they are placed on the right instrument. Trust that we took the time and placed your student appropriately and on an instrument where they will have the best chance of success!

Important Dates for incoming 6th graders!!!!!

Instrument Rental Night: August 21st at 6:30PM

Meyer Music will be offering an instrument rental night at Barry School for all students needing to buy/rent an instrument for 6th grade. They will have everything a student would need. You do not have to rent an instrument, but if you choose to, this would be a great opportunity.