Mrs. York
Tonalea K-8
Band Teacher
Welcome
Google Classroom Codes: Band is not loaded into BUZZ...if you are looking for your Band Google Classroom see your gapps e-mail invite OR below: Go to Google Classroom click + to add class then enter the code for your period of band below.
Period 2: Intermediate/Symphonic 46qp2ce
Period 3: Concert/Fast Track a7e5eoi
Period 4: Intermediate/Symphonic z5ccyqh
Period 6: Advanced/Wind Ensemble usgewgo
Period 7: Concert/Fast Track uocxuxw
Mrs. York has been teaching band and music since 1990, and has been a teacher with SUSD for over 12 years. She is known as the “Pied Piper” as she grows band programs wherever she goes. Mrs. York's bands regularly receive high honors at band festivals and travel annually to California to participate in Disney’s Performing Arts programs. Mrs. York has been honored with awards for her teaching in both Creighton and Scottsdale schools. Most recently, she received the honor of being named Association for Middle Level Educators Teacher of the Year for Tonalea Middle School. Mrs. York firmly believes that music education helps students both socially and academically making them better students while building confidence and skills that will aide them throughout their lives.
Email: byork@susd.org
Classroom Phone: 480-484-5866
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REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR BAND STUDENTS
Reed players (Clarinets and Saxophones) all need a box of reeds. Size 2.5 (2&1/2) for beginners and size 3 for students who have been playing for over 2 years. I also recommend purchasing a reed guard to help protect and prolong the life of your reeds. Advanced band players should purchase Vandoren brand reeds as they produce a much better tone and last longer.
***Not allowing me to set links, but search Amazon.com for either Rico (cheaper) or Vandoren (higher quality reeds) All 6-8 grade students can now be on size 3 reeds. (Vandoren reeds last longer and are not that much more expensive)
Milano music in Mesa is also currently open for business.
Brass players (trumpets, trombones, baritones and tubas) all need a bottle of valve oil. I have a few of these available at school for purchase, or you can purchase at a local music store or online. (listed below). Economy oil is $3 or Blue Juice (better brand) is $5.....if I have it available. I asked the music store to leave some with me to sell.
YOU MUST use valve oil. If you do not, you could ruin your instrument!! If you run out or don't have any please search on Amazon.com or Milano music in Mesa is currently open for business.
All this can be purchased at any local music store such as Milanos, Music in Arts, Music Masters, Guitar Center and others. They can also be purchased online. A very good online music store is Woodwind and Brasswind: wwbw.com or amazon.com
ADVANCED BAND MEMBERS NEED A 3 RING BINDER AND SHEET PROTECTORS. I do have some binders available if you are unable to purchase one. I also sell sheet protectors (8 sheets for $1)