Brief Program Explanation
School Band - Students will learn how to play the following instruments:
[Flute, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Baritone, Percussion. Others may be considered with Mr. Kirby's permission]
THIS YEAR MOST STUDENTS will NOT NEED to rent or buy their instrument to participate in the program. Last year the district acquired a host of instruments such that based on enrollment in the past we will have enough instruments to provide all students with one, free of rental costs. The ONLY EXCEPTION is percussion. Students will need to rent or buy a percussion kit in order to learn percussion. However, there still may be a smaller maintenance and /or supply cost to families.
Students should consider the following when signing up for this program
• Classes will be once a week per the schedule below. Students will need to remember to bring their instruments and materials on that day!
• Classes are during the regular school day, so the student may miss any activity and be responsible for any make-up work
• The class will go for the entire year. Students need to be committed
• Practice IS KEY! Students will need to commit to practice at least 10 minutes DAILY!
• There will be 2 concerts during the year, Winter Concert on Dec. 16 and End of the Year on May 25.
Band Class meets during the regular school day at the student's school and according to the schedule below:
Harloe - Every Monday afternoon
Branch - Every Tuesday afternoon (6th Grade Class starts on Tuesday, Sept. 14)
Fairgrove - Every Wednesday afternoon
Ocean View - Every Thursday afternoon
String Class is offered at Paulding Middle School for all Schools, Every Monday from 7:25 – 8:00. Personal Transportation is required for this class. Class starts on Monday, Sept. 20.
It is possible to participate in both Band and String Programs.