Beginning Band

Beginning Band is designed for students eager to learn a woodwind, brass, or percussion instrument, with no prior musical experience required. Each student will be assessed by a TAFA Band instructor to determine the instrument best suited to their physical attributes and interests.

This class covers essential fundamentals, including beginning music theory, note reading, rhythm study, and proper instrument handling. With regular daily practice and active participation, students will progress to an early intermediate level by the end of the first year. This is a full-year course with required practice time.

Woodwind and Brass Supplies - 

~ Essential Elements book I - specific to their instrument

~ 3 ring binder with pencil pocket, multiple sharpened pencils, 10 page protector sheets,

~ instrument and instrument accessories

~ For at Home practice - a music stand, metronome or metronome app on phone or tablet.

Percussion Supplies -

~ A Fresh Approach to Snare   - need by 1st day of class

https://www.mwpublications.com/product/a-fresh-approach-to-the-snare-drum/

~ A Fresh Approach to Mallet Percussion - need by January start date

https://www.mwpublications.com/product/a-fresh-approach-to-mallet-percussion/

~ 3 ring binder with pencil pocket, multiple sharpened pencils, 10 page protector sheets

~ For at Home practice - a music stand, metronome or metronome app on phone or tablet.

Performance Attire for concerts- 

Nice dress clothes (no jeans or tennis shoes please).  

***Ladies who choose to wear a dress or skirt the skirt must come WELL below the knees when sitting! 

Lori Rooke - lori.rooke@tafa.org

Kate Whaley - kate.whaley@tafa.org