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Q. Does my child have to own their own instrument to join band?
Q. Does my child have to own their own instrument to join band?
A. Not necessarily. CSS has a few instruments available for loan.
Q. What if I cannot afford for my child to be in a performing ensemble?
Q. What if I cannot afford for my child to be in a performing ensemble?
A. Please talk to Mrs. Williams. Money should not be an obstacle for a student who wants to make music.
Q. What if my child cannot read music?
Q. What if my child cannot read music?
A. Your child will learn to read music as one of many skill sets that will adequately prepare them for future music-making.
Q. How long are the band and chorus electives?
Q. How long are the band and chorus electives?
A. As these are performing ensembles, they last two full semesters. This means that once they have joined band or chorus, they must remain there for the full school year. They are encouraged to participate all three years to allow them the best possible opportunity to play or sing in high school, and potentially earn college scholarship money. Currently, these North Carolina universities offer music scholarships (this is NOT a comprehensive list):
East Carolina University, University of Mount Olive, North Carolina State University, UNC-Wilmington, North Carolina Central University, Duke University, UNC-Chapel Hill, Elizabeth City State University, UNC-Pembroke, UNC-Greensboro, North Carolina A&T State University, High Point University, Winston-Salem State University, Wake Forest University, UNC-Charlotte, Appalachian State University, UNC-Asheville, and Western Carolina University. Many of these scholarships do NOT require the student to major in music.
Q. Where do I go to purchase band supplies?
Q. Where do I go to purchase band supplies?
A. There are many places you can find band supplies (reeds, valve oil, cork grease, mouthpieces, neck straps, method books, etc.). You can order online from Music & Arts and they will ship it or you can choose to have their traveling representative deliver it to the school. McFadyen Music in Greenville and Fuller's Music in New Bern are local places to shop, and Redphish Music carries some stock. To buy online, I recommend Music & Arts, Woodwind & Brasswind or, for percussion equipment, Steve Weiss Music (steveweissmusic.com). Things are also available on Amazon, but I recommend reading the description carefully and buying only name brand supplies from them. Phone numbers and links to vendors' websites can be found at the bottom of the Instrument Care & Supplies page.
Q. My student is not musically inclined. Should they still sign up for band or chorus?
Q. My student is not musically inclined. Should they still sign up for band or chorus?
A. YES! Music is for all to enjoy. Even though you may think your child has little musical ability, if s/he is interested in participating, you may be surprised to find how much of that talent emerges.
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