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Ensembles

4th Grade Beginner Band

The Beginner Band is composed of 4th graders and 5th graders just starting an instrument. Instruments offered to beginners are flute, oboe, clarinet, alto sax, french horn, trumpet, trombone, baritone, tuba, snare drum, and bells.

Students take lessons during the school day, learning an instrument using the method book Essential Elements for Band. Students are assessed each lesson using the MakeMusic program. Use of MakeMusic is also encouraged for home use.

This group has one performance in the spring.

5th Grade Band

The 5th grade ensemble consists of students that have studied their instrument for at least one year in the beginner program, and/or had previous private instruction. This group has two performances: a concert in the winter season and a spring concert.

Rehearsals and Concerts

Full band rehearsals *Bonus Band* take place before school. All rehearsal and concert dates can be found on the website calendar. Rehearsals take place from 7:30AM-8:30AM.

We have two performances; one during the school day for students and faculty, and one in the evening for family and friends.

***Attendance at all rehearsals is mandatory. Two unexcused absences may result in loss of performance privilege.

Concert Attire

For evening performances only.

Attire can consist of the following:

Dress shirt, Dress Pants, Dress, Skirt and blouse, and shoes
Any color clothes
Neck tie or bow ties are optional but encouraged
Look nice, be comfortable, and dress to impress!

Bonus Band

Full band rehearsals are separate from weekly lessons, and take place before school from 7:30-8:25AM in the gymnasium beginning 6-8 weeks prior to concert dates.

Attendance at all rehearsals is mandatory, and two unexcused absences may result in loss of performance privilege.

If a student needs to be excused from a rehearsal, an e-mail notification is expected.