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

2. Why Band? ‰Part of award winning organization ‰Learn to play an instrument ‰Test Scores mHigher scores on standardized tests mVerbal and Math SAT scores significantly higher ‰Well rounded mMore students applying for medical school are admitted with a music background than any other areas ‰Increases mSelf discipline mResponsibility mOrganizational Skills mSelf esteem

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

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

5. School Owned Instruments 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

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

7. Woodwind Instruments 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

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 mHorn Drive: September 4 th at TMS mHow to: ãPut together and hold instrument ãCare and maintenance ãProduce quality sounds mMusic Theory ãRead music mLearn about the instrument mPlay songs!

10. Charms ‰Communication is key! ‰Free for parents and students to use ‰On Charms: mEntire school year calendar mAll forms mFinancial ledger mPractice tools mAttendance

11. Boosters ‰To support and provide financial and volunteer assistance for the students and directors. mWork concession stands mOrganize fundraisers

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

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

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