Incoming 6th Graders

Congratulations and welcome to band at Parkview! We are very excited and honored to help you and your child on their musical journey with their instrument! Below is some very helpful information to help you feel prepared for next year at Parkview. Welcome to the family!

Step 1: Attend the Instrument Fitting Meetings

Instrument Fitting Meetings

January 27 or 28

6:00-7:30pm

It is vital to attend one of these meetings in order to receive all of the necessary information regarding playing in band.

At this meeting you will:

Be given more information regarding band at Parkview and how to choose an instrument
Receive one-on-one help with fitting an instrument to your child.
Receive a packet of information with a list of everything your child will need with their instrument.
Meet with local music stores to receive instrument rental information so you can take care of renting at this meeting as well.

Step 2: Choose Your Instrument

One-on-one help with picking instruments will be given during the band fitting meeting as listed above. This is the best and easiest time to pick out your instrument.

If, for whatever reason, you are not able to attend that fitting, local music stores are also happy to help with that process when you stop in. Please then call/email one of the band directors with the student name and instrument choice.

Instrument Choice

Students can choose between the following instruments:

- Flute
- Clarinet
- Saxophone
- French Horn*
- Trumpet
- Trombone
- Baritone*
- Tuba*

*Students who choose to play these instruments are able to use school owned instruments

Percussion Auditions

All Percussionists must fulfill all these prerequisites in order to be considered for percussion at Parkview:

Have completed AT LEAST two consecutive years private piano lessons
Be able to read all of the notes in both treble and bass clef
Complete a successful audition with one of the Parkview band directors
- At the audition, students are to perform one of their piano pieces
- Students will also be asked musical questions to see how much they understand the music

Step 3: Rent or Purchase Your Instrument

You can take care of renting or purchasing the instrument and necessary supplies at the Instrument Fitting Meeting as there will be a local music store on hand with rental information. You may also take care of renting/purchasing an instrument at a local music store at a later date.
If you choose to rent, have the instrument and other supplies delivered directly to Parkview for the summer lessons. If purchasing through an outlet other than a music store, please leave the instrument in the case until summer lessons so your first instruction is with a teacher.
Also, if you are going to be using or purchasing a used instrument, please make sure to have that instrument looked over by a professional music repairer, or music store, to be sure it is in top working condition before you child begins playing the instrument.

Important Instrument Info and Needed Supplies

Please click here for VERY important information regarding instruments as well as a list of everything else needed for band.

Step 4: Attend Summer Band Lessons

All incoming 6th Grade Band students will attend Summer Band Lessons. June 10-13, 2025 however the time is from 12:15 pm-1:15pm. Please sign up using THIS FORM Summer school classes end at 11:45am and lunch is served from 11:45am - 12:15pm at Parkview.

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