Required Materials

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At every band rehearsal all musicians will need:

• 1 inch binder

  • Preferably with a plastic cover.  All band members will receive a printed 8.5”x11” binder cover sheet. 

• Essential Elements for Band Book 1

  • If you were enrolled in 6th Grade band in Yorkville, you probably already have this book

  • Please take care to order a book for the correct instrument!

  • Please order now so you will have it by the first day of school.

  • If you order from ellmansmusic.com (630-355-5880) they will deliver it to the YMS band room.

• Essential Elements for Band Book 2

  • We will move up to book 2 in October and your child will use it through 8th grade as well. It’s a great idea to order it ahead of time.

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• A cloth pencil case that can clip into the binder that contains:

  • Pencils  - No pens, please.  YMS band students mark their music every day, and need a pencil at every rehearsal.

  • 2 different colored highlighters

• An instrument that is in good playing condition

  • Play your instrument several times in the days leading up to school to ensure that it is clean, lubricated, and in excellent playing condition.

  • If your instrument needs repairs, cleaning, or adjustments, please take it into a qualified repair shop such as Ellman’s Music Center or Quinlan and Fabish.

• A name tag for your instrument case (This is more important than you think!)

*Students will need a music stand at home for practice, but do not need to bring it to school.

Specific Instruments require specific supplies:

Band Room Procedures

When you enter the band room, please follow the steps below:

• Prepare yourself for a focused rehearsal session by entering the room quietly & courteously.

• Cell phones will not be utilized during band. Cell phones and headphones must be turned off and stored in your backpack or case during band. They should not be in your pocket or on your stand.

• Large Instruments (trombone, euphonium, french horn, trumpet, all saxophones) - Set up your instrument near your instrument storage space. After you set up your instrument, put your case back in storage. 

• Small Instruments - (flute, oboe, clarinet) Set up your instrument at your seat. Keep your case under your chair during class.

• After assembling your instrument, sit down in your assigned seat, situate your stand, music, and supplies, and read the agenda on the white board or projector screen.

• Begin playing warm-ups on your own.

• When the director steps on the podium, stop playing.

• During rehearsal, do your best to stay in your seat. Only get up to move around the room if absolutely necessary.

• At the end of class, please make sure your chair is replaced neatly in the row. Push your stand down all of the way, and take everything with you, including garbage, pencils, and water bottles.

Tops:

Concert black tops should cover the performer's shoulders and have a modest and comfortable neckline.  Blouses, button-up collared dress shirts (tucked in and with a black belt), black camisole and cardigan sets, blazers, and black ties are all appropriate options.  Please do not wear polos, T-shirts, sweatshirts, or hoodies, as those are considered leisure wear.  

Bottoms:

Concert black bottoms should cover the performer's legs to the floor.  Dress pants/slacks or floor length skirts/dresses are recommended.  Please refrain from wearing athletic leggings, black jeans, sweat pants, shorts, or short skirts.

Footwear:

Concert black footwear should be dressy.  Black dress shoes, ballet flats, dressy black boots, and pumps are all appropriate choices.  Please avoid athletic shoes, water shoes, or flip flops.  Please wear solid black nylons, tights, or socks that cover your ankle completely when seated.

Technique Class Schedule