Welcome Parents!!! Cross Timbers MS Band

Four Bands at CTMS 6th grade Beginner Band Beginner Band 7th & 8th grade Symphonic Band (mostly 7 th graders – “JV”) Symphonic Band (mostly 7 th graders – “JV”) Honors Band (“Varsity” Ensemble ) Honors Band (“Varsity” Ensemble ) Jazz Band Jazz Band

What is Beginning Band ?

Woodwinds Flute = Oboe = Bassoon = Clarinet = Alto Saxophone =

Brass Trumpet = French Horn = Trombone = Euphonium = Tuba =

Percussion * The percussion instruments include snare drum, bells, xylophone, timpani, bass drum, cymbals, and many other accessory instruments. * Two years of piano lessons are strongly recommended for percussion. * Percussion candidates must select a wind instrument in their first interview. * At their second interview, they will audition for percussion.

Beginning Band Structure Homogeneous classes Homogeneous classes Meet every day Meet every day Emphasis on fundamentals Emphasis on fundamentals No prior musical training required No prior musical training required

Possible Class Conflicts? I In 7th & 8th grade, Band students may also participate in athletics. B Band Directors work proactively with coaches and sponsors of other organizations. Band kids are the most active on campus.

There Are No Conflicts… Sports/Athletics 90% of 7 th & 8 th Band students participate in Athletics at CTMS Pre-AP/GT 95% of Honors Band students are enrolled in Pre-AP courses or GT classes

The Interview/Instrument Selections Pick your top 3 instruments prior to interview Pick your top 3 instruments prior to interview Match the child to the instrument Match the child to the instrument Reserve instrument and supplies (Bring $) Reserve instrument and supplies (Bring $) Music & Arts Music Co. will be here on both days of instrument selections Music & Arts Music Co. will be here on both days of instrument selections

Percussion Interview/Audition Pick your top 3 instruments Pick your top 3 instruments Standard interview (for everyone) Standard interview (for everyone) Select non-percussion instrument Select non-percussion instrument Percussion Audition/Interview Percussion Audition/Interview Notified of results, then meet with instructor Notified of results, then meet with instructor

Interview Dates Tuesday, March 22 Tuesday, March 22 4:00 – 7:30 p.m. 4:00 – 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 23 Wednesday, March 23 4:00 – 7:30 p.m. 4:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Percussion Interview Date Thursday, March 24 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Mr. Stephen Segura Mr. Stephen Segura GHS Associate Director of Bands, Percussion Specialist

Acquiring an Instrument Recommended list of proven instruments Recommended list of proven instruments Rent vs. Buy Rent vs. Buy Rent - $30 - $60 per month Rent - $30 - $60 per month Financial incentives to reserving in the spring Financial incentives to reserving in the spring School instruments (fee required) School instruments (fee required) Reputable music store – Repair shop available? Reputable music store – Repair shop available? Used vs. New (Be aware of online purchases) Used vs. New (Be aware of online purchases) QUALITY IS MOST IMPORTANT! QUALITY IS MOST IMPORTANT!

Private Lessons Benefits the ENTIRE band program Benefits the ENTIRE band program One on one individual attention One on one individual attention High quality private teacher High quality private teacher Private teacher for every instrument Private teacher for every instrument Lessons are offered before school, Lessons are offered before school, during Wolf Time, and after school during Wolf Time, and after school $20 per lesson $20 per lesson

SmartMusic Interactive music software Interactive music software Immediate feedback Immediate feedback Music is on screen Music is on screen Accompaniments Accompaniments Send & receive assignments Send & receive assignments Fun! Fun! Yearly subscription is only $40 Yearly subscription is only $40

Thank you! Please don ’ t forget to sign up for your INTERVIEW.

Contact Information Telephone Telephone Mr. Nájera Mr. Nájera Mrs. Davis ext Mrs. Davis ext