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Welcome to Band Video Presentation
Instrument Options for Students
Getting an Instrument (to be done only after your student's instrument fitting with Mrs. Brown)
Familiar Faces Who Played in Band
18 Reasons to Play a Musical Instrument
The following instrument choices are available to beginning band students. Please click on any picture to watch a short video about that instrument.
The following instrument choices are available to beginning band students. Please click on any picture to watch a short video about that instrument.
Ok, we know you're excited, but...
Ok, we know you're excited, but...
PLEASE DO NOT GET AN INSTRUMENT UNTIL YOUR STUDENT HAS ATTENDED THEIR INSTRUMENT FITTING MEETING!
PLEASE DO NOT GET AN INSTRUMENT UNTIL YOUR STUDENT HAS ATTENDED THEIR INSTRUMENT FITTING MEETING!
Once your student has attended their instrument fitting meeting, here's how to get an instrument...
Once your student has attended their instrument fitting meeting, here's how to get an instrument...
Rental Program through Heid Music
Rental Program through Heid Music
Flutes, Clarinets, Alto Saxophones, Trumpets, Trombones, Percussion
Rental Program through AASD
Rental Program through AASD
Horns, Baritones, Tubas
All Instrument Rentals are $120 per year
Second-Hand
Second-Hand
***Before you buy an instrument second-hand from any seller, please contact Mrs. Brown for recommended name brands, and other considerations!***
Please DO NOT purchase a band instrument from a "big box" store.
Please DO NOT purchase a band instrument from a "big box" store.
Band instruments should only be bought at reputable music stores or with Mrs. Brown's guidance through a trusted second-hand source. Instruments from "big box" stores are not well-made and repair parts for these instruments do not exist. Do not throw away your money on these instrument-shaped objects (ISOs).
Band instruments should only be bought at reputable music stores or with Mrs. Brown's guidance through a trusted second-hand source. Instruments from "big box" stores are not well-made and repair parts for these instruments do not exist. Do not throw away your money on these instrument-shaped objects (ISOs).
No student is ever turned away from band in Appleton due to family finances.
No student is ever turned away from band in Appleton due to family finances.
The Appleton Area School District has a supply of instruments available to families who qualify for the district's Free/Reduced Lunch Program. Please talk to your school's band teacher if your student needs a district instrument.
The Appleton Area School District has a supply of instruments available to families who qualify for the district's Free/Reduced Lunch Program. Please talk to your school's band teacher if your student needs a district instrument.
FAMILIAR FACES: Ever Wonder Who Else Played...
FAMILIAR FACES: Ever Wonder Who Else Played...
18 Reasons to Play a Musical Instrument
18 Reasons to Play a Musical Instrument
by Michael Matthews
by Michael Matthews
Increases the capacity of your memory.
Refines your time management and organizational skills.
Enhances your coordination.
Betters your mathematical ability.
Improves your reading and comprehension skills.
Increases your responsibility.
Exposes you to cultural history.
Sharpens your concentration.
Fosters your self-expression and relieves stress.
Creates a sense of achievement.
Promotes your social skills.
Boosts your listening skills.
Teaches you discipline.
Elevates your performance skills and reduces stage fright.
Enhances your respiratory system.
Promotes happiness in your life and in the lives of those around you.
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