Beginning Band

The beginning band is primarily comprised all of the 6th grade band students as well as 7th and 8th grade beginners. The beginning band is split into three classes, woodwind, brass, and percussion. Band classes meets every day during the school day and students still get recess with the entire school.

Members of this ensemble participate in several performances throughout the year. All sections will meet together for rehearsal once or twice after-school in the band room before each concert. The rehearsals and the concert are mandatory functions that contribute to the student's grade for band class. Students will need to wear black pants (no jeans, belt recommended), black socks and shoes, and the purchased band quarter zip to each concert performance.

Instruments are assigned based on a child's natural aptitude, their general interest, as well as the needs of the ensemble. Typically this is done prior to the start of the school year. Instruments need not be brand new, they simply need to work, so decide what works best for your family in terms of borrowing, renting or buying. It is typically best to ensure the student's ability and desire match up with an instrument before investing too heavily.

The $75 fee for this ensemble in the 2023-2024 school year includes the classroom instruction booklet, a brand-new band shirt,  sheet music for all performances, festival and competition entrance fees, additional educational instruction for students, as well as the purchase and maintenance of band equipment, larger instruments, as well as other needs for the band program

Please contact Mr. Hopper if you need to discuss your student's attendance, instrument assignment, progress, or any other aspect of beginning band.