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Students sitting at band recital

WELCOME

It is with great excitement that we welcome your family to our instrumental music (band) program. You will play a vital role in your child's music education and your support at home is an important part of their success.  You don't have to be musically trained to help your child in band.  Learning an instrument is a family activity.  Help your student develop a positive practice routine at home and encourage them daily as they practice their instrument.

From the beginning, treat music as a long-term commitment.  Learning a musical instrument can be difficult but rewarding and could help your student gain leadership skills, confidence, and self-esteem.  Band also helps your student learn responsibility as they practice music for performances and take care of their instrument.  Furthermore, participation in band could help raise your student's scores in other subjects. 

ABOUT THE BAND CLASSES:

  • Who can participate?
    • Any 5th or 6th grade student
    • During part of the school year, 4th graders receive weekly recorder lessons during their regular classes.
  • What instruments do you offer? 
    • Flue, Bb Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Bb Trumpet, Trombone, and Percussion (Bells and Snare Drum
  • When are the classes? 
    • Classes are offered in separate sessions during the school day. The groups meet at the school twice a week, for 30 minutes per session.
  • Are there extra activities? 
    • As band is part of the performing arts, students usually perform twice a year, once in the winter and the second time in the spring.
  • Do you have additional questions? 
    • Contact the teacher assigned to your school or refer to the band handbook.

COUNTDOWN TO BAND: 

Our band teachers are creating the band schedules, setting up classrooms in preparation for band classes to start the upcoming school year. 

2025-2026 BAND CLASSES COMING IN AUGUST 2025!

While you are waiting for the band to start, check out the videos in the link below to help you decide which instrument you want to play in the band this year! 

Bertrand's Music Virtual Instrument Petting Zoo