Beginning Band is open to all 4th, 5th, and 6th graders. No music experience required!

Please start by submitting the "Band Sign-up" form before Band Information Night

Attend Band Information Night on Wednesday, September 25th at 7:00pm in the Auditorium

If you cannot attend Band Information Night, please notify Mr. Bingen so that he can make sure you have all of the necessary information.

The fee to participate in band is $300 per year, payed as follows:

• 1st payment of $150 due during first week of band
• 2nd payment of $150 due during first week of January

Scholarships will be available for low-income families with a child eager for the opportunity to learn music. Please fill out the scholarship application if you are interested in being considered.

First week of Beginning Band is September 30th (please see chart below for which day your child comes). 

Before the first week of band, please complete the following:

• Decide which instrument your child wants to play, based on the in-class demonstrations or discussions with Mr. Bingen directly
• Obtain an instrument for your child in one of the following ways:
• Rent-to-own an instrument from a local retailer such as Tim's Music or Kline Music
• Rent an instrument from an online retailer such as Music & Arts
• Request a school instrument when you fill out the Band Sign-Up
• Watch the Instructional Videos for your child's instrument with your child before the first day of band. I suggest watching each video at least 2 or 3 times to make sure no information is missed.

Band Schedule (first three weeks):

You will need "Standard of Excellence: Book 1" (the red book) for your instrument. These can be purchased at the Band Information Night, or from a local music store (see Useful Links) or online through one of the links below:

Flute: Standard of Excellence, Book 1 Clarinet: Standard of Excellence, Book 1 Alto Sax: Standard of Excellence, Book 1 Trumpet: Standard of Excellence, Book 1 Trombone: Standard of Excellence, Book 1 Baritone: Standard of Excellence, Book 1 Percussion: Standard of Excellence, Book 1