Beginning Band is a year-long course designed for 6th grade students with little or no prior musical experience. Students learn to play a band instrument and develop foundational music skills through daily instruction and performance opportunities.
Instruments Offered:
Flute
Clarinet
Alto Saxophone
Trumpet
Trombone
Euphonium (Baritone)
Percussion (bells and snare)
Students try out instruments in class with the help of music educators and professionals from Marshall Music.
How Instrument Selection Works
We work with Marshall Music to provide an instrument fitting day. Students get to try out different instruments before making their selection. This ensures a good match between student and instrument.
Materials Needed
Students will need:
Tradition of Excellence Book 1 (specific to their instrument)
Instrument (borrowed, rented, or purchased)
Pencil and Folder
Here are some specific materials that are needed for each instrument:
Flute: Cleaning Cloth/Cleaning Rod
Clarinet: Cleaning Swab, Reeds (all reeds should have the number 3 on the package, Juno, Rico, or Royal brand)
Saxophone: Cleaning Swab, Reeds (all reeds should have the number 3 on the package, Juno, Rico, or Royal brand)
Trumpet/Baritone: Valve Oil, brass cleaning cloth, Mouthpiece Brush
Trombone: Brass cleaning cloth, mouthpiece brush, trombone slide cream, small spray bottle (the kind you find in the travel section at the store)
Percussion: Vic Firth SD1 drumsticks, Medium Rubber Mallets, Medium Yarn Mallets
Concerts
Students will perform in 3 concerts throughout the school year.
Winter/Holiday Concert- December 17th
Ice Cream Social or Pops performance- May 4th
Spring Concert- May 20th