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AMSAMS Beginner Band
2012-2013
Future Band Parent MeetingTuesday, May 22nd 6 pm
Why Band?Why Band? Part of award
winning organization Learn to play an
instrument Test Scores
Higher scores on standardized tests
Verbal and Math SAT scores significantly higher
Well rounded More students
applying for medical school are admitted with a music background than any other areas
Increases Self discipline Responsibility Organizational Skills Self esteem
PerformancesPerformances Holiday Concert
Festival Concert
Elementary Tour
Spring Concert
Financial ObligationsFinancial ObligationsOne-time Payment
Band t-shirt $16 Instrument care $15 -
$20 Band textbook $12 Notebook Fee $5
School Owned School Owned InstrumentsInstruments
OboeBassoonBass ClarinetTenor & Bari SaxFrench HornBaritone/EuphoniumTuba
Keep one instrument at school and one to use at home
General maintenance paid for by school
Brass mouthpiece purchase $40 - $85
Personal InstrumentsPersonal Instruments
FluteClarinetAlto SaxophoneTrumpetTrombonePercussion
Horn Drive: September 4th, 4-7
Monthly rental fee: $25 - $45Music & ArtsSwicegood MusicH&H Music
Used Instruments:Swicegood MusicFleming Used Instruments
Woodwind InstrumentsWoodwind Instruments
OboeBassoonClarinetSaxophones
Require reeds in order to produce sounds
Should be bought in bulk and always have at least 3
Best deals online
Used/Off brand InstrumentsUsed/Off brand Instruments
Less expensive but BEWARE Always bring a used instrument
to a notable repair shop before purchase
Keep with known brands; off brands tend to have a poor sound quality & break easily and often
TimelineTimeline First Semester
Horn Drive: September 4th at TMS How to:
Put together and hold instrument Care and maintenance Produce quality sounds
Music Theory Read music
Learn about the instrument Play songs!
CharmsCharms Communication is key! Free for parents and students to use On Charms:
Entire school year calendar All forms Financial ledger Practice tools Attendance
BoostersBoosters To support and provide financial
and volunteer assistance for the students and directors. Work concession stands Organize fundraisers
SmartSmart
Computerized practice tool
Available for free at school Purchase for home $36 year subscription
After the First Year…After the First Year… Pep Rallies Football Games Other activities
besides band More concerts UIL Contest Solo & Ensemble Region Band Better Trip Classes have all
instruments
High School BandHigh School Band Award winning in marching and playing
competitions Marching Band Football Games Trips like Disney World Larger variety of music Letter Jackets Scholarships