Music Teacher - Serge Puchinsky
spuchinsky@bboed.org • Teacher Website • W.S.M.C.S. Band Blog
Before you complete the form below, be sure you know the following information:
WHICH instrument you are interested in playing?
HOW do you plan on getting an instrument: will you rent, purchase, or request school instrument?
BEFORE COMPLETING YOUR FORM PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING:
ALL BAND MEMBERS who are NOT RENTING, must purchase a lesson book: Essential Elements for Band: Book 1, this book is already included in all rentals, but students who request a school instrument can purchase this book from Mr. Puchinsky, online, or from Elefante Music for about $14. PLEASE NOTE - Mr. Puchinsky does have some NEW books available for sale and some older books - donated by past students - available for free. Please see Mr. Puchinsky before purchasing a new book!
IN ADDITION to purchasing a LESSON BOOK - all students who play the following instruments will also need to purchase the following items:
BRASS STUDENTS - Trumpet or trombone - may require a PRACTICE MUTE in order to practice quietly at home. If you want to play a brass instrument and require a MUTE you will need to purchase one for your child. All students must be able to practice at home; if you need to avoid the louder volumes of brass instruments you must purchase a practice mute.
CLARINET & SAXOPHONE STUDENTS must purchase reeds. Reeds are small fragile pieces of wood and are required for the clarinet or alto sax to work. Students/parents/guardians must supply their own reeds, which can be purchased through Elefante music or any other music store. All WSMCS beginning clarinets should be using RICO (orange box) or RICO ROYAL (blue box) clarinet reeds, size 2.0 or 2.5 - some beginners may even need a softer reed - 1.5 hardness.
STRING STUDENTS must purchase a shoulder rest. They cost approximately $15 from Elefante Music and are necessary for children to perform the violin or viola in shoulder position. Students WITHOUT A SHOULDER REST WILL NOT BE BALE TO ATTEND LESSONS UNTIL THEY HAVE ONE!
DRUMMERS - must purchase their own drum sticks (size 5A) and a practice pad (at least 10" in diameter) OR rent a percussion kit through Elefante Music; WSMCS does not have drumsticks/practice pads for loan. These can be purchased at any local music store, or you can email Mr. Puchinsky for his suggestions and links from Amazon.
ALL BAND MEMBERS are also encouraged to purchase a music stand and a metronome, or download a metronome app on their smart phone! This is not required, but it will help you become a better musician!
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