Beginning Concert Band is a non-auditioned and non-marching performing ensemble open to all students in grades nine through twelve. Beginning Band is an in-school gateway to the rest of the band program. In this class, students will be prepared to play beginning to intermediate literature and will have a strong focus on music fundamentals. It also performs at several concerts throughout the year, It is the goal that all members of the Beginning Band will join other aspects of the program like the marching band the following year.

Requirements:

It is expected and preferred that every student have their own instrument. Tubas and Percussion instruments are available through the school.

Students who are registering for a beginning band class will be responsible for obtaining an instrument. It is strongly recommend that you rent an instrument rather than purchase one. This allows us to be sure that the instrument is a good fit for your student before you have invested a large sum of money with a full purchase. Resources for renting instruments can be found under the "Links and Student Resources" tab. Instrument rentals can be handled through local Music & Arts Stores. Additionally, an article about commonly used brands for beginners can be found here: What Is The Best Brand of Beginner Instruments?