AMSAMS Beginner Band

2012-2013Future Band Parent Meeting

Tuesday, May 22nd 6 pm

Why Band?Why Band? 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

PerformancesPerformances Holiday Concert

Festival Concert

Elementary Tour

Spring Concert

Financial ObligationsFinancial ObligationsOne-time Payment

Band t-shirt $16 Instrument care $15 -

$20 Band textbook $12 Notebook Fee $5

School Owned School Owned InstrumentsInstruments

OboeBassoonBass ClarinetTenor & Bari SaxFrench HornBaritone/EuphoniumTuba

Keep one instrument at school and one to use at home

General maintenance paid for by school

Brass mouthpiece purchase $40 - $85

Personal InstrumentsPersonal Instruments

FluteClarinetAlto SaxophoneTrumpetTrombonePercussion

Horn Drive: September 4th, 4-7

Monthly rental fee: $25 - $45Music & ArtsSwicegood MusicH&H Music

Used Instruments:Swicegood MusicFleming Used Instruments

Woodwind InstrumentsWoodwind Instruments

OboeBassoonClarinetSaxophones

Require reeds in order to produce sounds

Should be bought in bulk and always have at least 3

Best deals online

Used/Off brand InstrumentsUsed/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

TimelineTimeline 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!

CharmsCharms Communication is key! Free for parents and students to use On Charms:

Entire school year calendar All forms Financial ledger Practice tools Attendance

BoostersBoosters To support and provide financial

and volunteer assistance for the students and directors. Work concession stands Organize fundraisers

SmartSmart Computerized practice tool Available for free at school Purchase for home $36 year subscription

After the First Year…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

High School BandHigh School Band Award winning in marching and playing

competitions Marching Band Football Games Trips like Disney World Larger variety of music Letter Jackets Scholarships