SuppliesAll 8th Grade Band Students Need the Following Items: 1. An instrument in good working condition! 2. "Sound Innovations" Intermediate Method Book- this will be passed out to our students! We will use the method book daily in class!  In addition, plan on providing the following items both in class and at home: FLUTE: cleaning swab and rod (a handkerchief will do for a swab) & polishing cloth CLARINET: 3 reeds in good condition (Mitchell Lurie #3 or 3.5, or, VanDoren V21 #3), cork grease, cleaning swab, mouthpiece brush BASS CLARINET: 3 reeds in good working condition (LaVoz Medium), cork grease, cleaning swab, mouthpiece brush OBOE: 3 reeds (Jones Brand medium are great), swab, reed case , cork grease, small water-tight container for water BASSOON: 3 reeds (Jones Brand medium are great), swab, reed case , cork grease, small water-tight container for water ALTO SAX: 3 reeds in good condition (VanDoren #3 or 3.5), cork grease, cleaning swab, mouthpiece brush, neck cleaner, body cleaner (pad saver) TENOR SAX: 3 reeds in good condition (LaVoz Medium), cork grease, cleaning swab, mouthpiece brush, neck cleaner, body cleaner (pad saver) BARI SAX: 3 reeds in good condition (LaVoz Medium), cork grease, cleaning swab, mouthpiece brush, neck cleaner, body cleaner (pad saver) TRUMPET: valve oil, tuning slide grease (I use petroleum jelly), mouthpiece brush, snake and a soft cloth FRENCH HORN: rotary valve oil, tuning slide oil or petroleum jelly, mouthpiece brush and a soft cloth TROMBONE: slide oil or slide cream (I love super slick), tuning slide oil or petroleum jelly, mouthpiece brush, and a soft cloth BARITONE: valve oil, tuning slide oil or cream (I use petroleum jelly), mouthpiece brush and a soft cloth TUBA: valve oil, tuning slide oil or cream (I use petroleum jelly), mouthpiece brush and a soft cloth PERCUSSION: See attachment at bottom of web page! Band Officer Elections!Band Officers will be selected in class the week of Sept 12. The following positions are available: 1. President (the band president assists the guest teacher when I am absent, and in some cases, will direct the band). In addition, the president helps take attendance and plan band celebrations. 2. Officers (officers take attendance, pass out music, collect music and aid the guest teacher when I am absent). In addition, the officers help plan concert celebrations and stack chairs/stands. Part Auditions!Part Auditions will take place the week of Sept 12! The audition material will be passed out on the 1st day of school. All students are required to audition for a part placement. You can also download the music at the bottom of this page! | March with the CHS Band!Our 8th grade band students will have the opportunity to perform with the CHS Marching Band! The event will take place at McCamley Field, on Friday, September 30, from 6-8:15p. More information will be sent home soon! I hope many of our students, regardless where they will attend HS, will take part in this amazing opportunity! All students who perform at the NHS Band Night will be able to skip one playing assignment and automatically earn 3 points toward becoming a Band Olympian! March with the NHS Band!Our students will be able to perform with the NHS Marching Band on Friday, October 14, at Huskie Stadium! The event is open to all 8th grade students, regardless of where they will attend high school. The students will report at 6p at the NHS Band Practice Field (near the tennis courts/pool). We will be dismissed after halftime (typically between 815-830p). All students who perform at the NHS Band Night will be able to skip one playing assignment and automatically earn 3 points toward becoming a Band Olympian! Honor Bands!7th & 8th Grade Band Students have the option to participate in two honor bands this year: 1. District XI Honors Band: Tuesday, November 8 @ Plainwell HS. Auditions must be recorded in early October, either at school or at home. 2. MSBOA All-State Honors Band: Takes place in mid-January in Grand Rapids (Devos Hall & Amway Grand Plaza Hotel). Students will audition either on October 21, 22 or 23 (audition site to be determined - in the past, auditions have take place at Mattawan High School). Stay tuned for more information! Band Lockers The lockers can be secured with a master-lock. Please have your child bring one from home. This will keep your investment safe! Students who play clarinet, oboe, flute & percussion can keep their band instrument (percussion - mallets & sticks) in their coat locker. This is optional. |
