• To be successful in band, you will need...

    1. Your Instrument

    Please try to obtain your​ instrument as soon as ​possible. If you are looking to ​purchase your child an ​instrument, please consult ​Mrs. Martin or a reputable local music store​ for recommendations. We will play every day! 

    2. Music and Book

    All students should be ​prepared with their book, ​band folder, and music with ​their name and instrument clearly marked. A band ​folder will be provided by ​Mrs. Martin. 

    - 6th Grade: Essential Elements for Band, Book 1

    - 7th Grade: Essential Elements for Band, Book 2

    - 8th Grade: Habits of a Successful Middle School Musician

    3. Accessories

    ​Make sure to bring any reeds, cork ​grease, ligatures, valve oil, slide grease, drumsticks, mallets, or anything else you need to keep ​your instrument in good working ​order! 

    4. Pencil

    We write reminders in our music to help us perform our best. A great band ​member always has a pencil! 

    5. Concert Black

    Students are expected to wear all black clothing (no logos, jeans, or athletic attire) for all formal performances. Formal performance dress is outlined in the band handbook. 

    6. A Great Attitude!

    We are going to make the most of our time in band this year- we will make friends, make mistakes, make great effort, make ourselves proud, make memories, but I am MOST excited for us to make music together this year! ​