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Welcome to Band!
Welcome to Band!
In BAND at Silverbrook, you can learn to play an instrument from the WOODWIND or BRASS family!
The woodwind instruments 5th graders can choose from are the FLUTE, CLARINET, and ALTO SAXOPHONE. The brass instruments 5th graders can choose from are the TRUMPET, TROMBONE, and BARITONE. If you are interested in PERCUSSION, please keep reading below.
Mark your Calendars: Students will have an opportunity to try instruments at our Sounds Fun family night on February 4th & 5th from 4-7:30 pm at Silverbrook!
Questions? Check out the Silverbrook Band Website or Contact Mrs. Somerhalder at asomerhalder@wbsd-schools.org
Explore this page to choose which band instrument you want to play,
learn how to get an instrument,
and find information about our August Beginning Band Camp.
Woodwind Family
Woodwind Family
Flute
Clarinet
Alto Saxophone
Brass Family
Brass Family
Trumpet
Trombone
Baritone
What about drums (percussion)?
Percussion is a family of instruments that includes mallet instruments (like the bells and xylophone) and drums (like the snare drum and bass drum). Percussion is NOT offered at the beginning of 5th grade.
If your child is interested in percussion, please join band and choose a woodwind or brass instrument! During 5th grade, there will be auditions for band members to switch to become percussionists later in the year.
Now how do I get an instrument?
Now how do I get an instrument?
Families can acquire an instrument for their child in one of three ways:
1. Rent from a music store (highly recommended) - click here for music store rental options. White House of Music in West Bend makes weekly stops at our schools and will make sure your instrument is delivered to school and ready for your child's first day of Band Camp at Silverbrook. They keep a list on file of the reeds & supplies that are required to keep your child's instrument in good working order.
2. Purchase an instrument - please read here before purchasing there are often deals online that look too good to be true, and there's nothing more frustrating for a beginning band student than trying to play on an instrument that doesn't work.
3. Request a school owned instrument (for families that qualify for free & reduced lunch only) - you will have the option on the registration form to indicate your request. We do our best to give students their first choice of instrument, but cannot guarantee it.
Already own an instrument? Please get it checked over by a music store or band director to make sure it is in good playing condition before starting.
Questions? Contact Mrs. Somerhalder at asomerhalder@wbsd-schools.org.
Band & Orchestra Camp - Save the Date!
Band & Orchestra Camp - Save the Date!
All students who choose band or orchestra are expected to attend the FREE Beginning Band & Orchestra Camp!
Band Camp is the week of August 11-15, 2025, Monday through Friday, at Silverbrook. When you sign up, you will be asked to indicate your preference of time: the two sessions are 8:00-9:15am or 9:30-10:45am. You will receive a confirmation of which session to attend prior to August.
Beginning Band & Orchestra Camp
August 11-15 2025
8:00-9:15am or 9:30-10:45am
Silverbrook
Meet your classmates and teachers, and learn how to assemble and play your instrument! See you there!
If you cannot attend that week, contact Mrs. Somerhalder at asomerhalder@wbsd-schools.org.
Meet the WBSD Band Teachers!
Meet the WBSD Band Teachers!
Abbe Somerhalder, Silverbrook Intermediate School
Sandi Konrath, Silverbrook Intermediate School
Brandon Yahn, Badger Middle School
Corey Murphy, Badger Middle School & West Bend High Schools
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