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It is important to know that band is a full year commitment! It can be difficult and frustrating sometimes, but once the students see it is possible to overcome some of the challenges in the beginning, they feel so fulfilled and excited. Getting them through their first concert is necessary to show them what happens when they work hard and stick with it!
What's next?
What's next?
Click here for instrument choice form
AFTER YOU RECEIVE NOTIFICATION THAT YOUR STUDENT HAS BEEN APPROVED on their instrument:
Fill out Band Application Form for Mrs. Michalowski
Rent an instrument from either The Music Shop, Music and Arts, Music Den, Eberhardt, or K&S Music oonce you know which instrument was approved *DO NOT buy from ebay, Temu, amazon, walmart, or marketplace. If you would rather buy than rent please reach out to me. There are very specific reasons for wanting a certain instrument and I'm happy to explain.*
Check list of "What I need" below and bring with you when you rent the instrument
Join Remind 101 for weekly announcements and cancellations
Materials Needed:
*Note: these materials have links to amazon but can also be purchased where you are renting the instrument
Materials Needed:
*Note: these materials have links to amazon but can also be purchased where you are renting the instrument
ALL:
1) Standard of Excellence Book 1 for the instrument you were approved on (if you are renting, this might come with your instrument. Ask the store when you call for your rental).
2) Instrument rented from either Music and Arts or the Music Shop in Boonton
*Please note: percussionists must rent a bell kit with a xylophone and snare drum*
Reed Instruments (Clarinets and Alto Saxophones):
Clarinet:
Rico Blue or Orange Box only, size 2.5 (one box for now-more will be needed in the future)
Van Doren Size 2 (this reed is harder and students should start at a size 2 for this one)
*Please do not buy off brand reeds as they are poor quality, won't sound good and will only last for a fraction of the time the better reeds will*
Alto Sax:
Rico Blue or Orange Box only, size 2.5 (one box for now-more will be needed in the future)
Van Doren Size 2 (this reed is harder and students should start at a size 2 for this one)
*Please do not buy off brand reeds as they are poor quality, won't sound good and will only last for a fraction of the time the better reeds will*
Brass Instruments (Trumpet, Trombone, Baritone):
-Valve oil/mouthpiece brush for Trumpets and Baritones
-Slide grease for Trombones and mouthpiece brush
Percussion: (please note students will learn all percussion instruments, not just "drums."
Rented Bell kit and Snare Drum from either Music and Arts or Music Shop in Boonton (linked above)
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