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Instruction provided for the following instruments:Orchestra: violin, viola, cello, upright string bassBand: flute, clarinet, alto saxophone, trumpet, horn, trombone, baritone, percussion
Instruction provided for the following instruments:Orchestra: violin, viola, cello, upright string bassBand: flute, clarinet, alto saxophone, trumpet, horn, trombone, baritone, percussion
Welcome to our web page! If you are seeking information about our band or orchestra classes, you are in the right place.
😀Welcome back to school 2025-26😀
👍Classes start Thursday, Aug. 28-Sept. 3rd
First Class Dates-depending on location:
Aug. 28 Wilmot, West Jeff ES
Aug. 29 Elk Creek
Sept. 2 Marshdale
Sept. 3 Bergen
👉2025-26 Sign -Up click here👈
All new and returning band and orchestra students must sign up each school year
Our signup deadline is approaching (Sept. 15) and classes are starting as soon as Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025!
Let's make sure your student has their instrument and materials by the second class meeting so they can get the most out of class!
If you missed the rental and information night you can still join before the deadline. Read through the information below, visit one of the recommended stores to get outfitted, and please sign up for class.
Online Family Information -Packet/Folder Documents
The following information from our family information packet is available on this web page:
Concerts and Rehearsal Dates by Group current as of 8-25-25
Beware of ISO's (Instrument Shaped Objects) Seriously, see below...Mr. Weedman's "sage" instrument advice:
Your student needs a quality instrument to be successful. We will not have classroom time to constantly fix slipping string pegs made out of soft wood, adjust bridges fit poorly, unstick valves that were machined lopsided from soft metal, attempt to tune snare drum heads that have more in common with a tortilla than an instrument, or search for woodwind parts that constantly fall out , etc. Seriously, we get a short amount of time per class. Let's make it count toward instruction- not repair. I am speaking from years of experience. Trust me on this....
As we say every year...BEWARE of ISO's (Instrument Shaped Objects) from worldwide online retailers. For years they have beckoned parents and students like sirens in the sea. However, they are likely of poor construction, they are not assembled well, and materials used are not durable. Playing one is like driving a car with triangle wheels. It just doesn't make sense. Yes, the ones for a really great price from the online company that is named after a South American rain forest are most likely ISO's. The shipping box is of better relative quality than the "instrument" inside.....Please, please, please avoid ISO's.
Archived info. below.....
Sign up on our Google form for this year. All students must sign up online.
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