Instrumental Music

• Increased spatial skills for math.
• Higher level of self-confidence, problem solving, and communication skills.  
• Creative expression.
• Higher test scores.
• Common Core Standards
• Greater success in life.

• Instrumental Music Class begins the week of September 5, 2016.
• Please look at the final instrumental music schedule when it is sent out and posted in the locker to the right!

• Students will be able to identify the different parts of their instruments.
• Students will be able to finger and play notes with proper technique and breath control.
• Students will be able to read and write simple music notation.
• Students will be able to identify and understand basic music symbols and terms.
• Students will be responsible and practice at least 60 minutes weekly.
• Students will demonstrate their abilities during school and district concerts.
• Students will learn to love music and see how much fun it is!

• Students need to be prepared before class by practicing their instrument.
• Students need to bring their instrument, a pencil, their method book and sheet music to every class.
• Students will only write in pencil.
• Students will be respectful of each other, the teacher, and all equipment in the room.

Method Books:

• Beginning Band … Essential Elements Interactive #1 and Musicall
• Advanced Band … Essential Elements Interactive #1
• Beginning Strings … Essential Elements 2000
• Advanced Strings… Essential Elements 2000book 1 &
• (Essential Elements Interactive…formerly known as Essential Elements 2000)

 Instruments and Supplies: 

**All cases must be labeled with students First and Last Name!

• Flute……..............cleaning rod and cotton cloth
• Clarinet….............cleaning swab, cork grease, 1 box of reeds (size 1½)
• Alto Saxophone..cleaning swab, cork grease, neck strap, 1 box of reeds (size 1½)
• Trumpet….............valve oil
• Trombone…..........slide oil, slide grease
• Violin……..............rosin, shoulder rest, bow
• Cello…..................rosin, bow, foot stopper

Drums…..5^th Grade Only: 

• This is for students who have played a melodic instrument for at least one year in Beginning Band.
• Students must continue playing their primary instrument if they are allowed to play drums.
• Students must have excellent behavior and attendance to be considered for this instrument. 
• Please put drums next to your primary instrument if you want to do this.

 Concert Uniform

*It is important to remember that this is not a solo recital, but a group performance which is why we all need to abide by the concert uniform.

 *No jeans or shorts will be allowed!

• White shirt (long or short sleeved)
• Black pants
• Black socks
• Black shoes

Winter Concert: December 17, 2018 @ 5:30 pm

DVHS Area Band Festival: March 21, 2019 @ 7:00 pm

DVHS Area String Festival: April 22, 2019 @ 7:00 pm  

Spring Concert: May 6, 2019 @ 5:30pm

*What is a Band instrument?

  -Flute, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone 

* What is a String instrument?

   - Violin, Cello

*Who is instrumental music class for?

   -4th and 5th graders

*Do you need any experience to join?

   -No exerience is required.

*Where do I sign up for class?

   -The registration form is in your school packet and located on this website.

*How do I get an instrument for my son or daughter?

  -For all instruments it is best to go to the local music store.  

   WIth the violin and cello your child will need to be measured for the proper size instrument.

*How much do I have to pay?

  -There is a donation of $250.00 asked for at the time of registration.  

*Can my son or daughter quit mid season?

  - No, this is a year long program and students are expected to practice their instrument 60 minutes a week.