Beginning Band - 4th grade The beginning band is open to all students entering 4th grade. Beginning classes are offered for flute, clarinet, alto saxophone, trumpet/cornet, french horn, baritone/euphonium, tuba and percussion. Classes will meet once every 6 days and as a group once a week beginning in January. Any student wanting to participate in the beginning band will need to go through our instrument tryout procedure. Instrument placements usually takes place towards the end of the school year. Students will learn basic music theory and will explore how to play a musical instrument. There is minimal outside school time required with the exception of daily practice and required performances. Please refer to the band calendar for performance dates.