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Helping your child discover their place in band
Helping your child discover their place in band
Helping your child(ren) choose what instrument is right for them can be really confusing! There are so many factors: are there instruments that your family already has at home that are ready for your child to play? Will they like the instrument that they choose? How expensive will it be to rent/buy? How many hours a week will they need to practice?
Helping your child(ren) choose what instrument is right for them can be really confusing! There are so many factors: are there instruments that your family already has at home that are ready for your child to play? Will they like the instrument that they choose? How expensive will it be to rent/buy? How many hours a week will they need to practice?
The first thing to remember is how AMAZING music is for your child's brain! Even if they only play for a few years, music has been proven to help with their Social/Emotional Learning just as much as their Academic learning. Attributes like teamwork, pride in work, time management, and responsibility are all developed in music classrooms alongside reading notes and rests.
The first thing to remember is how AMAZING music is for your child's brain! Even if they only play for a few years, music has been proven to help with their Social/Emotional Learning just as much as their Academic learning. Attributes like teamwork, pride in work, time management, and responsibility are all developed in music classrooms alongside reading notes and rests.
After receiving the results of the instrument testing process from Mr. Krug, it's time to consider how you're going to get your hands on an instrument. In regards to renting or purchasing an instrument, most families either rent or purchase an instrument through West Music in Cedar Falls, or find a quality used instrument to purchase locally. If you are new to band and instruments, HERE is some information you may find helpful. You can click on the West Music logo below to go to their rental website. Larger or more expensive instruments, such as tubas, french horns, and percussion equipment (snare drums, bass drums, xylophones, etc.) are often able to be rented from the school.
After receiving the results of the instrument testing process from Mr. Krug, it's time to consider how you're going to get your hands on an instrument. In regards to renting or purchasing an instrument, most families either rent or purchase an instrument through West Music in Cedar Falls, or find a quality used instrument to purchase locally. If you are new to band and instruments, HERE is some information you may find helpful. You can click on the West Music logo below to go to their rental website. Larger or more expensive instruments, such as tubas, french horns, and percussion equipment (snare drums, bass drums, xylophones, etc.) are often able to be rented from the school.
Watch this video for more information on the West Music Rental policy
Watch this video for more information on the West Music Rental policy
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