Basic Info
What instruments are offered? flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, french horn, trombone, baritone/euphonium, tuba, percussion
Watch this video for demonstrations: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCTeSjpDsIs&t=169s
DID YOU KNOW?
1- No experience is necessary. In fact 9 out of 10 students have no music background other than elementary school music classes. How do you sign up? Click the link on the home page and sign up today! OR Call me at 825-4546 and leave a message or send me an e-mail at lfarrell@hampton.k12.va.us
2- You are not required to purchase instruments. Local music shops have great quality instruments for monthly rental fees and the Eaton Band program has instruments to rent for $30 per school year.
3- Students can earn a high school credit for Band in 8th grade AND take a 2nd high school credit elective.
4- Music students have a graduation rate of 100%!!! Being involved in music promotes dedication, responsibility, respect and a work ethic that fosters success!
5- Students that are planning for Advanced Diplomas can take Band all through middle and high school and still have room to take other electives. Music classes are global electives that apply to any of the academy choices. Questions- just ask!
TO BE SUCCESSFUL
Have a positive attitude
Be respectful to your classmates
You get back what you give...hard work pays off!!!
Bring a PENCIL each day to class along with your instrument and music.
PRACTICE IS THE KEY!
TRY!
Ask questions.
Practice slower than you think you should. Otherwise you will learn mistakes.
TRY AGAIN!
Work in groups.
Attend early morning practice.
TRY HARDER!
Be confident.
Your success matters to the entire group!
HAVE FUN!!!
CONCERT ATTIRE
Concert Band- school issued tuxedo shirt, cummerbund and bow tie with personal black dress pants, socks and dress shoes. Jeans or tennis shoes/ skate shoes are not acceptable.
Beginning Band- Dress clothes. No short skirts, jeans, t-shirts or tennis shoes/ skate shoes. Button down shirts with collars for men. Ties are optional.
Any Beginning Band students involved in percussion ensemble need to have plain white shirts and black pants.
MATERIALS
School instrument rental is $15/semester or $30 for the year. Local music stores also rent or rent-to own student instruments.
All Beginning Students:
-Standard of Excellence Band Method Book 1 (Red) - specific to instrument
(Students will receive the suggested instrument choice as well as any specific supplies needed after the Instrument Trial experience is completed)
-And supplies specific to your instrument such as, sticks, valve oil or reeds
Intermediate Brass and Woodwind Instruments:
-Standard of Excellence Band Method Book 2 (Blue) - specific to instrument
-And supplies specific to your instrument such as valve oil or reeds
Percussion Students:
-Vic Firth SD1 General Snare drum sticks
-Method book: Fundamental Studies for Snare Drum
-Practice pads, bell sets are available to rent from school
GRADING
Classwork/Homework 25%
Individual Skill Development/Practice 25%
Projects, Rehearsals, Performances 50%
LOCAL MUSIC VENDORS
Kiln Creek Shopping Center
209 Village Ave Ste I
Yorktown, VA 23693
(757) 988-3970
Distance:5.38 miles from Eaton
Manager:
Jessica
Store Hours:
Mon: 10 am to 9 pm
Tue: 10 am to 9 pm
Wed: 10 am to 9 pm
Thu: 10 am to 9 pm
Fri: 10 am to 9 pm
Sat: 10 am to 6 pm
Sun: 12 pm to 5 pm
PERCUSSION:
http://www.steveweissmusic.com/
5483 Virginia Beach Blvd.
Virginia Beach, VA 23461
Phone: (757) 557-0210
Make this my home store
Store Hours:
Mon-Thu:11 AM-9 PM
Fri:10 AM-9 PM
Sat:10 AM-8 PM
Sun:12 PM-7 PM
Calamas Musical Instrument Repair Service
21 W St Ste B
Norfolk, VA 23517
(757) 622-2148
MUSIC:
https://www.jwpepper.com/sheet-music/welcome.jsp
