Welcome back to another year of band! We are very excited to work with all the 6th graders and play some great music :-) If you have any questions throughout the year, please don't hesitate to send us an email at andrew.weaver@beavercreek.k12.oh.us (brass & percussion) or luke.grieshop@beavercreek.k12.oh.us (woodwinds).
Welcome to 6th grade band! We are so excited to get started with our new 6th graders and help them figure out what instrument they want to play.
SUPPLIES - Below is a list of supplies needed for band. Many of these are items students should have in class every day in order to participate fully. Students who do not come to class prepared will not earn their daily participation points and receive a mark on their character card. Students who are chronically unprepared will receive character card signatures, per school policy. It is very important each student has his/her own materials so they can participate fully in class.
Students should come to class EVERY DAY with these items. Having their required materials counts towards their daily participation grade.
0.5" Black Binder
10 clear plastic sheet protectors
Pencil (no pens!)
Essential Elements 2000, book 1 for their instrument and all sheet music/warm-ups
Maintenance Supplies - this includes things like valve oil and slide grease for brass players or cork grease and a swab for woodwinds
At least 3 good reeds - this is for clarinets/saxes. Please buy Vandoren (blue box) size 2.5 for Bb clarinet or Eb alto sax
An instrument in good working condition. Percussionists should have their drumsticks, mallets and stick bag every day.
Lock for band locker (depending on what instrument they end up playing) - We prefer a combination lock so they don't have to worry about losing the key. If they share a locker with another student, both students must know the combination or have a key.