Springfield Middle School Band 2025-2026
We invite you to take a few minutes to explore what our band program has to offer.
We're excited to have you join our tradition of excellence. Our band program is built around family and offers a unique opportunity to grow musically and personally. Please visit the "Parents and Students" section throughout the year as we update band information frequently.
As we prepare for our year with upcoming performances, remember that every practice session, whether at school or at home, brings us one step closer to excellence. Your enthusiasm, commitment, and perseverance are the keys to unlocking the full potential of our band. Let's embrace every challenge and celebrate our progress, no matter how small.
Below you will find some helpful to help you and your musician as you prepare for another amazing year of music making!
Parent Presentations
Grade Level Band Class Syllabus
We want to make sure that our students are set up for success from day one! Please take a moment to review all the details and information included in your musician band class syllabus.
Band Binder Set-up Instructions
& Supply List
Students should have their band binder, with all materials, set up and ready by
August 15, 2025
Required Supplies:
Case Name Tag – Labeled on the handle with a luggage tag or on the side of the case itself.
Black 3-Ring Binder (1 inch) - folders are not allowed!
5 Dividers – Labeled as: 1. Information, 2. Warm-Ups, 3. Rhythms, 4. Music, 5. Notes
Method Book required for grade level
Pencil Bag (3 ring compatible)
4 Pencils
4 Highlighters – A package of at least 4 colors including pink, green, yellow, and blue.
Instrument supplies – Anything instrument specific
Tuner/Metronome – Korg Tuner (TM60BK) with metronome
How to Set Up Your Binder:
(This is also the order in which things go in your binder)
The front of the binder should be labeled with the student’s name. The label is supplied by the director.
Method book should be in the LEFT front pocket, labeled with your name.
A Pencil Bag should be the FIRST thing clipped into the binder. Inside the bag should be 4 pencils, 4 highlighters, and tuner/metronome.
5 dividers labeled and in this order:
Information
Warm-Ups
Rhythms
Music
Notes/Extra Paper (include notebook paper please)
For students in private lessons, the Private Lesson Assignment Book should be in the back pocket of your binder if your private teacher uses that book.
**Binder checks will take place after August 15, 2025 to ensure that all students have set up their binders correctly with all required materials**