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Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can do band?
Band begins in 5th or 6th grade for any interested student at Conestoga during the 2025 school year.
When does band meet during the day?
5th and 6th grade band meets at the end of the school day. We will work in instrument groups for the first few months, and then start to combine into full band.
Band lessons will begin shortly after the start of the 2025 school year.
How are instruments selected?
Last April, students moving into 5th and 6th grade tried out instruments with Ms. Harveson during general music class. Together, we made a selection of one or two instruments that would be a good fit.
Sometimes, certain physical features will help you play an instrument, but other times it is up to choice. If you have an instrument already, your student is welcome to use it, but instruments can be rented from the school.
How do I find information about band?
Attached is the information for beginning band.
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1iqbPb8j-BLOR2I-zKHvnVuQ_dq-9NXDN/view?usp=drive_link
How will communication between families and the director work?
Ms. Harveson will send out weekly emails with reminders and any schedule changes. Please be sure to check your email frequently!
Is my student graded?
Yes! Band is a grade, just like any subject. Students earn their grades by participating and completing assignments.
Finding an instrument:
You can rent or buy an instrument through Dietz music: https://dietzemusic.com/rentals/
Find an instrument through family, friends or online marketplaces. Please be cautious when doing this- not all instruments are in great shape!
Borrow from the school: families will be financially responsible for any maintenance or damage.
Instruments to Select From
Instruments to Select From
Flute
Flute
The flute is a woodwind that uses air and a lip plate to make noise.
Clarinet
Clarinet
The clarinet is a woodwind that uses a reed to make sound.
Saxophone
Saxophone
The saxophone is a woodwind that uses a reed to make sound. It is often found in jazz.
As you get older, the possiblity of tenor or baritone saxophone can happen!
Trumpet
Trumpet
The trumpet is a brass instrument that uses a small mouthpiece and lots of air to make sound.
Horn
Horn
The horn is a beautiful, mellow instrument that uses a very small mouthpiece and a hand to make sound.
Trombone
Trombone
The trombone is a brass instrument that uses a slide and a larger mouthpiece to make sound.
Euphonium
Euphonium
The euphonium sounds similar to a trombone but is played like a trumpet.
Tuba
Tuba
The tuba is the foundation of the band and plays many low notes.
Percussion
Percussion
There is a vast amount of instruments you can play as a percussionist, but all beginners start with snare drum and bells.
Resources
Resources
Beginning Band Handouts:
All About Instruments:
https://bandbootcamp.wixsite.com/bandbootcamp
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCTeSjpDsIs
Become a Better Musician:
https://beginning.band/online-resources/
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