This band meets each Tuesday and Thursday during school for 43 minutes per rehearsal. Each student in the band also receives a 20 minute semi-private lesson once per week during the school day on a rotational basis. The band performs approximately three concerts each year and attends the Illinois Elementary School Association’s (I.E.S.A.) annual music organization contest. All members of the band participate in the I.E.S.A. annual solo contest.

(Below: 2011-2012 6th grade band)

(Above): French Horn Section
(Above): Flute, Clarinet and Oboe  Section	(Above): Saxophone Section
(Above): Trombone Section	(Above): Trumpet Section

Band Supplies for each School Year:

1. Students should keep their Accent on Achievement Book #1 and bring it to band.

2. Reeds:  Clarinets and Saxes will switch to Vandoren strength 2 1/2 reeds.  Please do not purchase Rico or Rico Royal any more. Oboes will stay the same.

3. Grease and oil:  Please make sure woodwinds have cork grease.  Brass need valve oil and tuning slide grease.  Trombones need a water bottle and slide cream for their slide care, and tuning slide grease. Students should have a mouthpiece brush and need to keep their mouthpieces clean.

4. Drummers - Need to purchase a stick bag.  You will need the following sticks - (snare 2-B), (Bell sticks), (Medium yarn mallets for xylophone), (Medium timpani mallets), (if interested in jazz, you will need 7-A or 5-A drum set sticks).

5. Students will be issued a free folder to keep their music in.  However, students will need a pencil. Students will be issued a "cubbie hole" to keep their band instrument, music and supplies in while at school.

6. Please encourage your child to take good care of his/her instrument. Proper cleaning and greasing is important to protect your investment.