BEGINNER BAND at SIPPICAN SCHOOL
BEGINNER BAND at SIPPICAN SCHOOL
Getting Started notes from Mrs. Moore, Band Teacher
September 2019
COME TO THE BAND ROOM TO LEARN ALL ABOUT THE PROGRAM
ON SEPTEMBER 12, 7PM
In the 1styear of the band program at Sippican School, your child will:
Instruction is offered on all band instruments: flute, clarinet, oboe, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, French horn, tuba, xylophone and drums.
On September 11th we will have an in school demonstration of all the instruments for the 4th grade. On September 12th at 7PM we will also host an information session for beginner band families. The program will be explained in detail and instrument demonstrations requested will be repeated. You do not have to attend the meeting if you are a veteran Band family and know how all of this works. Sign-up forms will be handed out on the 12th, or are available on the Beginners page of the Sippican Band website.
SIGN-UPS ARE DUE SEPTEMBER 13th.
PROCUREMENT OF INSTRUMENTS
Most families opt for the Symphony Shop rent-to-buy program: it is the most affordable method in the region for putting quality instruments in your child’s hands on a payment plan with insurance and a maintenance contract. They also bring the instruments to Sippican on September 20th at 6PM for you – bring your ID and a check (not a credit card) for the 1stpayment. Neil Sylvia from the Symphony Shop will be at the meeting on September 12th, ready to explain their program.
Used instruments are often a good option, but do let me check out the instrument to make sure it is functional. The school does own a few instruments if you are unable to rent one at this time, but they are limited in quantity and quality. If this would make it possible for your child to participate, talk to me, and all conversations will be strictly confidential.
ALL INFORMATION IS ALWAYS AVAILABLE AT THE BAND ROOM PAGE OF THE SIPPICAN SCHOOL WEB SITE: sippicanband@weebly.com
Questions or concerns: email me ANYTIME at hannahmoore@oldrochester.org, or send a note to school.
BEGINNER BAND SIGN-UP FORM
DUE SEPTEMBER 13th.
Name: __________________________________Teacher:________________
Email address:__________________________________________________
Instrument you want to play:_______________________________
Do you want the Symphony Shop to bring you an instrument for pick up on
September 20th?
YES NO
Performance Commitments for Grade 4 Band Students
The 1st beginner band will be on Friday, September 28 at 8AM. For the rest of the year, if there is school, I will be in the Band Room at 8AM for beginner band. Please drop your child off at the band room at the back of the school. Also be aware of the STOP sign at the top of the bus loop as you leave - we have had a fender bender there in the past ...
Questions or concerns, contact Mrs. Moore
STROLL PERFORMANCE - December 9, 2018
TIME : 3:30 - 4:00 PM
WHO: All Grade 4 Band Members & Band-Aides
WHERE: General Store Parking Lot
BRING: Your instrument, Band Book, paper clamps and a music stand (if you have one).
WEAR: Warm cloths.
Recommendations - Come to the Tri-County Symphonic Band concert (at 1:30) and walk down to the center of town with the Cottage Street Jam Band at 3:00. Folks are welcome to leave their cases in my truck while enjoying the Stroll and after their performance - but please take them home with you when you go.
The Band Room door will be open 'til 3PM.
BEGINNER BAND at SIPPICAN SCHOOL
Getting Started notes from Mrs. Moore, Band Teacher
September 2019
COME TO THE BAND ROOM TO LEARN ALL ABOUT THE PROGRAM
ON SEPTEMBER 12, 7PM
In the 1styear of the band program at Sippican School, your child will:
- Receive one 40 minute group lesson/week during the school day. Lessons start on the week of September 23rd. No class time is missed for lessons – they are all scheduled during FLEX blocks or lunch/recess.
- Participate in Beginner Band rehearsals before school (Fridays at 8AM). The 1st rehearsal will be on
- October 18, 2019.
- Perform in the Holiday Stroll on December 8th,
- Perform on February 5th at 9AM,
- Perform at the Grade 4 Concert on May 13th at 7PM,
- March in the Memorial Day Parade,
- Play at the year-end BAND BLAST.
Instruction is offered on all band instruments: flute, clarinet, oboe, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, French horn, tuba, xylophone and drums.
On September 11th we will have an in school demonstration of all the instruments for the 4th grade. On September 12th at 7PM we will also host an information session for beginner band families. The program will be explained in detail and instrument demonstrations requested will be repeated. You do not have to attend the meeting if you are a veteran Band family and know how all of this works. Sign-up forms will be handed out on the 12th, or are available on the Beginners page of the Sippican Band website.
SIGN-UPS ARE DUE SEPTEMBER 13th.
PROCUREMENT OF INSTRUMENTS
Most families opt for the Symphony Shop rent-to-buy program: it is the most affordable method in the region for putting quality instruments in your child’s hands on a payment plan with insurance and a maintenance contract. They also bring the instruments to Sippican on September 20th at 6PM for you – bring your ID and a check (not a credit card) for the 1stpayment. Neil Sylvia from the Symphony Shop will be at the meeting on September 12th, ready to explain their program.
Used instruments are often a good option, but do let me check out the instrument to make sure it is functional. The school does own a few instruments if you are unable to rent one at this time, but they are limited in quantity and quality. If this would make it possible for your child to participate, talk to me, and all conversations will be strictly confidential.
ALL INFORMATION IS ALWAYS AVAILABLE AT THE BAND ROOM PAGE OF THE SIPPICAN SCHOOL WEB SITE: sippicanband@weebly.com
Questions or concerns: email me ANYTIME at hannahmoore@oldrochester.org, or send a note to school.
BEGINNER BAND SIGN-UP FORM
DUE SEPTEMBER 13th.
Name: __________________________________Teacher:________________
Email address:__________________________________________________
Instrument you want to play:_______________________________
Do you want the Symphony Shop to bring you an instrument for pick up on
September 20th?
YES NO
Performance Commitments for Grade 4 Band Students
- Holiday Stroll, December 9, 3:30 at the General Store Parking Lot
- In School Concert, February 6, 2PM at Sippican School
- Concert, May 16, 7PM at Sippican School
- 3 Parade Rehearsals, May 10, 14 & 24 @ 8AM, Sippican School
- Memorial Day Parade, May 27
- Band Blast, June ? (the PENULTIMATE day of school)
The 1st beginner band will be on Friday, September 28 at 8AM. For the rest of the year, if there is school, I will be in the Band Room at 8AM for beginner band. Please drop your child off at the band room at the back of the school. Also be aware of the STOP sign at the top of the bus loop as you leave - we have had a fender bender there in the past ...
Questions or concerns, contact Mrs. Moore
STROLL PERFORMANCE - December 9, 2018
TIME : 3:30 - 4:00 PM
WHO: All Grade 4 Band Members & Band-Aides
WHERE: General Store Parking Lot
BRING: Your instrument, Band Book, paper clamps and a music stand (if you have one).
WEAR: Warm cloths.
Recommendations - Come to the Tri-County Symphonic Band concert (at 1:30) and walk down to the center of town with the Cottage Street Jam Band at 3:00. Folks are welcome to leave their cases in my truck while enjoying the Stroll and after their performance - but please take them home with you when you go.
The Band Room door will be open 'til 3PM.