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AMS Beginner Band 2012-2013

AMS Beginner Band 2012-2013. Future Band Parent Meeting Tuesday, May 22 nd 6 pm. 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

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AMS Beginner Band 2012-2013

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  1. AMSBeginner Band2012-2013 Future Band Parent Meeting Tuesday, May 22nd 6 pm

  2. 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 Why Band?

  3. Performances • Holiday Concert • Festival Concert • Elementary Tour • Spring Concert

  4. Band t-shirt $16 Instrument care $15 - $20 Band textbook $12 Notebook Fee $5 Financial ObligationsOne-time Payment

  5. Oboe Bassoon Bass Clarinet Tenor & Bari Sax French Horn Baritone/Euphonium Tuba Keep one instrument at school and one to use at home General maintenance paid for by school Brass mouthpiece purchase $40 - $85 School Owned Instruments

  6. Flute Clarinet Alto Saxophone Trumpet Trombone Percussion Horn Drive: September 4th, 4-7 Monthly rental fee: $25 - $45 Music & Arts Swicegood Music H&H Music Used Instruments: Swicegood Music Fleming Used Instruments Personal Instruments

  7. Oboe Bassoon Clarinet Saxophones Require reeds in order to produce sounds Should be bought in bulk and always have at least 3 Best deals online Woodwind Instruments

  8. Used/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

  9. Timeline • 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!

  10. Charms • Communication is key! • Free for parents and students to use • On Charms: • Entire school year calendar • All forms • Financial ledger • Practice tools • Attendance

  11. Boosters • To support and provide financial and volunteer assistance for the students and directors. • Work concession stands • Organize fundraisers

  12. Smart • Computerized practice tool • Available for free at school • Purchase for home $36 year subscription

  13. Pep Rallies Football Games Other activities besides band More concerts UIL Contest Solo & Ensemble Region Band Better Trip Classes have all instruments After the First Year…

  14. High School Band • Award winning in marching and playing competitions • Marching Band • Football Games • Trips like Disney World • Larger variety of music • Letter Jackets • Scholarships

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