Band Class

Beginning Band Instrument Selection Considerations:

First, we will need to decide what Band Instrument you would like to play.

1. Does anyone in your family play an instrument?

2. Does your family have an instrument you could play?

3. What do you and your parents/guardians think is the best instrument for you?

3. Don't necessarily play an instrument because your friend chooses it.

4. Best Fit - Physical characteristics:

• Mouth the right shape - (Flute -Can you blow across the mouthpiece? Brass - Can you buzz your lips well? (See Video above)

• Finger Size - (Clarinet - Can your fingers cover the holes?

(Flute/Clarinet - Do you have fast, strong fingers?)

(Saxophone - Are my hands big enough to play the keys?)

• Arms Long Enough - (Trombone - Can you reach all of the notes?)

• Listening Skills - (Brass instruments - Can you hear and match pitches well?)

• Body Size - Tuba & Percussion - Are you big enough to hold and carry your instrument?

• YOUR DESIRE TO LEARN TO PLAY IT!

Below are some Videos to watch to help you decide which Instrument you are interested in learning.

INTRODUCTION TO BAND INSTRUMENTS VIDEO - This Video introduces all the Band Instruments students can play.

2018 AGS 5TH GRADE BAND - SPRING CONCERT PICS & VIDEOS

Trombone Video (US Navy Band)

Trumpet Video (US Navy Band)

Baritone/Euphonium/Tuba Video (US Navy Band)

Clarinet Video (US Navy Band)

Flute Video (US Navy Band)

Saxophone Video (US Navy Band)

Percussion - Sousa's Stars and Stripes Forever Video (US Marine Band)

HOW CAN I SIGN UP FOR BEGINNING BAND?

Please talk to your School Band Director for more information.

HOW CAN I ORDER MY INSTRUMENT WITH THE MUSIC SHOPPE (AGS School Band Service Store)

Please talk to your School Band Director for more information.

ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS BOOK 1

Go to: Essential Elements Interactive.com and browse the Resources for your instrument (Assembly and Care, Parts of the Instrument, Recording with Audio Clips, etc.)

Click here for Essential Elements Book 1 Audio Files - Download the Play Along MP3s to practice.

Au Claire de la Lune EE Bk. 1 #17 92 mm (Metronome Tempo Setting)

Au Claire de la Lune (French Lyrics Video)

Good King Wenceslas 104 mm (Metronome Tempo Setting)

Jolly Old St. Nicholas

Use ONE the following Form Links every time you practice. At the end of the year, the Top Students will receive certificates for the most Practice Time.

Essential Elements Practice Time Chart (Weekly)

5th GRADE PRACTICE SHEET ONLINE FORM

PAPER/PENCIL TIME LOG