Students in 5^th Grade can learn one of these instruments to be part of the band:

• Flute                                   
• Clarinet                       
• Alto Saxophone
• Trumpet                       
• Trombone                       
• Percussion (Xylophone & Practice Pad)

 Students will need to either rent or own their instrument in order to join band. It is not necessary to do anything during the summer to get ready for band. The students will receive all the information necessary to secure an instrument in September when they arrive to school. Please be on the lookout for the Beginning Band Packet that will go home with students next year. It will have all the information you’ll need to get ready to learn an instrument and join our school band.

Besides having an instrument, band students will need their own copy of the Method Book that we use for 5^th Grade Band.

“Tradition of Excellence Book 1” by KJOS Publishing. The approximate cost is $12.95.

5th Grade Band students will play their instrument 3x per week at school.

 Tuesdays After-School (2:30 – 3:45 pm) Band Rehearsal

Wednesdays during School    45 minute weekly group lesson on rotating schedule

Thursdays during School        Band Rehearsal 40 minutes before lunch

There is a Late Bus available starting in October. *

Knowing this information will help families set up schedules for the fall.

If you want to be in the band – Keep Tuesday Afternoons Free!

Listed below are songs that will be studied during terms 3 & 4.