• Band Registration Opens - August 30th 2024

• Beginning Band Parent Information Night - Tuesday, Sept. 16 6:30pm @ Farnham Cafeteria

• Cadet Band Parent meeting - Monday, September 23rd 6:30pm @ Ida Price, room 53 (Music room)

• Band Registration Closes - Friday, Sept. 27th

BEGINNING BAND CONCERTS

• • FARNHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CAFETERIA  MARCH 24, 2025, 6:30 P.M.

  • FAMMATRE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CAFETERIA  MARCH 25, 2025, 6:30 P.M.

  • SARTORETTE/STEINDORF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CAFETERIA MARCH 27, 2025, 6:30 P.M.

  • BAGBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CAFETERIA MARCH 27, 2025, 6:30 P.M.

  • SPRING CONCERT-ALL BANDS - Wednesday, May 21st 2025 7:00pm, at Ida Price Middle School Gym

CADET BAND CONCERTS

• • December 2024- TBA

• SPRING CONCERT-ALL BANDS - Wednesday, May 21st 2025 7:00pm, at Ida Price Middle School Gym

Our Beginning band is intended for students with little to no background in instrumental music. We only ask for enthusiastic, involved students with a growth mindset and a love of music.

Band is a large multi-instrument performing ensemble. Our beginning band offers the following instruments: Flute, Clarinet, Trumpet, Trombone, and Percussion (with 1 year piano experience or permission from the band director). Percussion requires both untuned (drums, cymbals, accessories, etc.) and tuned percussion (Concert bells, marimba, xylophone). Percussionists are expected to practice both instrument families which involves reading rhythms and pitches on a music staff.

Band curriculum includes basic music theory, instrument fundamentals, posture, breath control, and performing ensemble etiquette.

To participate in the band program, a $150.00 donation is requested and greatly appreciated. This non-refundable donation is voluntary and not required. The District relies on these donations to be able to continue to offer high quality extra-curricular programs of this type for all of its students. This donation includes one after-school rehearsal per week, a band method book, and highly qualifed instrument specialist. (NOTE: Parents are expected to provide black pants (full length), black socks (above the ankle) and black shoes for performances.)

Please note that these ensembles are separate from the after-school enrichment programs at the school sites, and require a full-year commitment.

Band rehearsals begin the week of October 7th.

Beginning Band Rehearsal Schedule

• Farnham Beginning Band: Mondays 2:50-3:50

• Fammatre Beginning Band: Tuesdays 2:50-3:50

• Bagby Beginning Band: Thursdays 2:50-3:50

• Sartorette & Steindorf Beginning Band (Meets at Sartorette): Thursdays 3:00-4:00

BAND REHEARSALS START THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 7TH. (Please see "start up schedule" for conference week schedule_

CADET BAND - 

Cadet Band is our second year ensemble. It is a continuation of Beginning Band with more emphasis on performance. Our goal is to prepare the student for the culture and rigor of middle school band and beyond. 

Enrollment is based on skills demonstrated through an audition or via satisfactory completion of Beginning Band and the ability to demonstrate the fundamental skills e.g. Reading, Tone Production, Rhythm, Posture, Articulation, Work Ethic, Behavior. 

Sample skillset

• Can read and play the first 6 notes from the Concert B Flat scale with appropriate articulation (tonguing, mallet grip, etc.)

• Can read and play the following rhythms: quarter, half, dotted half, whole notes and rests and paired eighth notes (no dotted quarter rhythms yet)

• Can produce a tone that is characteristic to their instrument.

• Can demonstrate proper posture and instrument specific technique e.g. matched grip, seating, hand position, etc.

• Students are expected to practice approximately 2 hours per week minimum.

• Students are expected to manage their behavior so as not to interrupt rehearsal.

Additional potential performance opportunities

• Winter Concert (December)

• CMEA Band Festival (April)

• Cambrian Kids Festival (TBA)

• Cambrian District Band and Choir Festival: Wednesday, May 21st 2025 @ Ida Price Gym 7:00pm

To participate in the band program, a $150.00 donation is requested and greatly appreciated. This non-refundable donation is voluntary and not required. The District relies on these donations to be able to continue to offer high quality extra-curricular programs of this type for all of its students. This donation includes one after-school rehearsal per week, a band method book, and highly qualifed instrument specialist. (NOTE: Parents are expected to provide black pants (full length), black socks (above the ankle) and black shoes for performances.)

Please note that these ensembles are separate from the after-school enrichment programs at the school sites, and require a full-year commitment.

Band rehearsals begin the week of October 7th.

Cadet Band rehearsal schedule

Mondays (starting Monday, Oct. 7th) 4:15-5:30pm in the Ida Price Band, Room 53