Our Philosophy and Goal

Our goal is to provide the highest quality in music education to our students. We also hope to foster life long learning through music performance and instruction. We know that music can enrich everyone’s life and we strive to make it an important aspect of all our student’s education and life.

Congratulations! Your student has expressed an interest in the Tahoma School Districts Band program! Your student has had an opportunity to explore/try the instruments that we begin fifth grade students playing. The instruments we begin fifth grade Band members are:

Flute Clarinet (Bb Soprano)

Trumpet/Cornet

Trombone Baritone Horn/Euphonium

Percussion Kit: A snare drum and a set of Bells, which will be alternated throughout the year.

· Other instruments may be offered with instructor approval and, if the student commits to private lessons.

We do not allow Bass Guitars for Beginning Band..more

We will be using the Accent on Achievement Band Method book

Schedules and Sites

5^th Grade Band Students will meet at Lake Wilderness Elementary School. A calendar will be sent home. Your student may ride the Junior High school bus; and after band will be to their home elementary school.

Expectations

We must stress the need for COMMITMENT from both you and your Band student.

We require students to be enrolled for the entire school year.

This is a GRADED CLASS. As such, there will be graded assignments: playing tests, scales to be memorized, etc.

You need to discuss with your student the expectation that they will need to practice at least FOUR DAYS A WEEK in order to progress and grow their skills.

REGULAR ATTENDANCE IS CRUCIAL in order to have continuity and progression in lessons.

Participation in our TWO CONCERTS (winter and spring) is also mandatory and considered part of the grading system.

In conclusion

We hope that this information helps you and your student come to an informed decision about your participation in our fifth grade Band program. We encourage you to contact a Band teacher and discuss any questions /concerns that you may have. Thanks for your support of the Tahoma Band program!

This web page section was completed at:

04/24/2006 09:51:52 AM