Colton Joint Unified Elementary Band Program

Countdown to Band:

Our band teachers are creating the band schedules, setting up classrooms, and updating this website in preparation for band classes to start this year.  Band sign ups are open and can be found on the Join Band! page of this website.  

2024-2025 BAND CLASSES COMING IN AUGUST 2024!

VIRTUAL BAND PARENT NIGHTS:

Tuesday, August 20, 2024 - English

Wednesday, August 21, 2024 - Spanish


While you are waiting for band to start, check out the videos in the link below to help you decide which instrument you want to play in band this year!

Bertrand's Music Virtual Instrument Petting Zoo


Welcome

It is with great excitement that we welcome your family to our instrumental music (band) program. You will play a vital role in your child's music education and your support at home is an important part of their success.  You don't have to be musically trained to help your child in band.  Learning an instrument is a family activity.  Help your student develop a positive practice routine at home and encourage them daily as they practice their instrument.

From the beginning, treat music as a long-term commitment.  Learning a musical instrument can be difficult but rewarding and could help your student gain leadership skills, confidence, and self-esteem.  Band also helps your student learn responsibility as they practice music for performances and take care of their instrument.  Furthermore, participation in band could help raise your student's scores in other subjects.

about the band classes:

Any 5th or 6th grade student

During part of the school year, 4th graders receive weekly recorder lessons during their regular classes.

Flute, Bb Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Bb Trumpet, Trombone, and Percussion (Bells and Snare Drum)

Click here to see more information about each instrument.

Classes are offered in separate sessions during the school day.  The groups meet at the school twice a week, for 30 minutes per session.

As band is part of the performing arts, students usually perform twice a year, once in the winter and the second time in the spring.  Due to Covid, students may perform virtually during the school day. 

Contact the teacher assigned to your school or refer to the band handbook.

Band Handbook in English                             Manual de "band" en español

Select School for Specific Information

Instruments Offered: 

Flute, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, 

Trumpet, Trombone, and Percussion (Bell Kit and Snare Drum)

Click here to learn more about each instrument.  These are the only instruments offered.

For a printable materials list for each instrument, click here.

All students need their own copy of the band method book Essential Elements. 

This is used daily for instruction and home practice and can be purchased at any music store or online.