Chorus Students
Students are given the opportunity to
advance their singing skills through Chorus.
The classes are formed during the first 2
weeks of school.
Students need only
express a desire to be a part of Chorus to
become a member as there are no audition
requirements.
Typically, there are two after-school
concerts in the school year. These concerts
feature both Chorus and Band students.
The Directors coordinate the programs so
that conflicts are avoided for students who
choose to participate in both performing
groups.
Students who desire to participate in the
Spring Musical must attend Chorus at least
one time a week.
Band Students
Band students must practice at home during
the school year and submit parent-signed
practice forms. Students who are struggling
academically should be cautioned due to
these extra time de- mands. Band students
must demonstrate self-control so they can
care for the valuable instruments and so
others
may learn without interruption. Attendance
is required at after-school concerts.
Currently, elementary band students have
two after-school concerts per school year.
Every band student will need a properly
working instrument.
Instruments are
available from many music stores such as
Willis Music, Buddy Rogers Music, and Wert
Music in our immediate area. The most
common way of getting an instrument is
renting.
When one rents/leases an
instrument, payments typically go toward
owning the instrument and repairs during
the lease are usually covered. You may
choose to get an instrument from a friend,
relative, garage sale, or pawnshop;
however, repairs are not covered and the
instrument will likely need some work to
bring it into proper playing condition. This
wise investment in repairs often makes the
difference between quick success and
frustrating delays. Many musical instrument
dealers have repair shops. I strongly
caution parents to avoid buying instruments
from department stores since local
instrument repair shops will not typically
service them. Also, the internet brand-new
“deal” is often an unplayable waste of
money.
Additional Supplies:
Clarinet and saxophone players will always
need at least four good reeds in their cases
(ex: Rico #3 thickness for clarinet; Rico #2
thickness for saxophone). Brass players will
always need a bottle of oil in their
cases. Percussion players will need a
bell/drum kit and a stick bag containing
drums sticks and bell mallets.
Here are some questions you may want to
ask about a rental/lease plan:
 Is the monthly fee applied toward the
purchase of the instrument?
(Fees applied from the entire loan or
a maximum of 1 year?)
 If I rent a used instrument or a
drum/bell kit, can that rental money
be applied toward the purchase
of a different instrument?
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Are repairs covered? (Is insurance
included in the rent or is it extra?)
If the instrument needs to be
repaired is a substitute instrument
provided?
Can I purchase a home music stand
at a discount price? (this helps
posture)
Band Students…
Check one below and complete.
___1. (usual) Student’s parent/guardian will
arrange to have the instrument (borrow, rent,
buy, etc.)
Specific instrument name________________
(flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet,
trombone, percussion, etc.)
___2. (very rarely) Student does not have an
instrument; attempts have been made to borrow
an instrument but have been unsuccessful;
financially it is not possible to rent or purchase
an instrument at this time. The student has a
good work ethic and applies it to schoolwork.
The student is responsible and would show
respect for an instrument (parent responsible for
damages). The only way this
student is able to participate is if the director
supplies an instrument of his choice (extremely
limited availability). List three instruments in
order of student preference:
1st ___________________
2nd ___________________
3rd ___________________
Parent/Guardian Signature________________________
Student Name______________________________ Grade ____Phone
number________________
Homeroom Teacher_________________________
Check one:
band only
chorus only
both band and chorus
Return this completed form to your teacher by August 29, 2013
MUSIC COURSE
OPTIONS
5TH & 6TH GRADE
In order to fulfill the music part of their
specials schedule, LCE and Monroe
students are given the following
options:
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2 days of band per week
OR
2 days of chorus per week
OR
1 day of band and 1 day of
chorus per week
Both band and chorus are year-long
courses.
Please complete the band information
section inside AND the form on the
back of this flyer indicating your music
class preference; then return to your
homeroom or special area teacher by
August 29th.
You will find detailed information on
the inside pages.