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:
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:
Band Schedule (first three weeks):
Band Schedule (starting week 4):
You will need "Tradition 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:
"The Music Parents' Guide" by Anthony Mazzocchi You will also need the following: (Items with a * may already be included with rented instruments) Everyone Trombones • Drum Sticks* |