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Kiser Middle School Band InformationDear parents of rising sixth grade band students, Hello! I am excited about having your child in band. Our beginning band classes are now being formed. Listed is some information that you will need to know for the 2019-2020 school year.Instrument choices: The?first step is in choosing an instrument. The choices of instruments are as?follows: flute, clarinet, trumpet, trombone, baritone (school owned instrument), and tuba (school owned instrument). If your?child is?selecting one of the instruments listed above, you may go ahead and?procure your instrument. If your child is interested in playing the baritone or tuba, please contact me.The alto saxophone section will be limited to?eight students?and will be filled on a "first come/first serve" basis. Please do not purchase or rent an alto saxophone until?the band information letter is received via the mail. This information will need to be returned and at that point,?parents?will be notified?of their child either receiving one of the eight spots or having to select?their second choice of instrument. Please feel free to email me regarding this process at whitet@.The percussion section will not begin until mid-January. The percussion section will have space for only seven students. Students will have to audition for this section. The audition will consist of a rhythm and note reading assessment, as well as, proficiency on their beginner instrument. If selected, percussion students will rotate within the section on bells, timpani, snare and bass drum. All students will begin on a wind instrument and must be enrolled in band from the beginning of the school year.Getting an instrument, band method book, and supplies for your child: It is the parent's responsibility to get an instrument for their child. I suggest using a reputable full-service dealer, who offers a rental plan. There are a limited amount of school instruments available for students' use. Please contact me regarding school owned instruments. All students will need to provide their own band method book and instrument supplies. You may also refer to the 6th grade band supply list that is posted on my web page. Students will need to have instruments in class by September 3, 2019.I hope that this information will be of use to band parents. Please feel free to contact me with any questions via e-mail-whitet@. I look forward to meeting you and your child at open house. Sincerely, Mrs. WhiteBeginning band instruments and suppliesMethod Book: Standard of Excellence, Bk. 1-color red) Music stand for home practice *Please do not purchase instruments with colors such as pink, red, purple, blue, etc. I have listed colors below for each instrument.Flute: >flute cleaning kit Trumpet: >cleaning kits (should include valve oil) Clarinet: >Clarinet cleaning kit Trombone: >cleaning kit>4-size 2 ? Mitchell Lurie brand reeds >small spray bottle(no Rico brand reeds) Alto Saxophone: >cleaning kit Baritone & Tuba:>4-size 2 ? Vandoren brand reeds >valve oil(no Rico brand reeds) &>reed holder >Kelly brand mouthpiece Below is a list of good quality beginner instrument brands to look for when renting or purchasing. Please do not purchase instruments with colors such as pink, red, purple, blue, etc. I have listed colors below for each instrument.Flute:? Armstrong, Jupiter, Emerson, Yamaha, Gemeinhardt –Gold or silver plated colorClarinet:? Vito, Jupiter, Buffet, Artley, Selmer, Yamaha - blackAlto Saxophone:? Regent, Vito, Yamaha, Jupiter- black, silver or gold colored instrumentsTrombone:? Jupiter, Holton, Conn, King, Bach, Yamaha –gold or silver coloredTrumpet:? Conn, Besson, Yamaha, Bach, King-gold or silver colored Local Music stores who rent and sell instruments (this is an unbiased and impartial list) Moore Music 615 W Market St Greensboro NC 27401 336-274-4636 Greensboro Music Company500 N. Greene Street??Greensboro,?NC??27401(336) 279-8833greensboro-?Music Go Round Band Company1622 Stanley Rd 231 North Main StreetGreensboro, NC 27407 Kernersville, NC(336) 854-4460 (336) 993-7436 Music and Arts Jackson Music2609 Lawndale Drive 1409 S. Stratford Road Greensboro, NC 27408 Winston-Salem, NC(336) 282-1256 336-760-9635 Music and Arts is also located at Guitar Center 2221 Vanstory StreetGreensboro Mall Area336- 228-1709 ................
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