Facilitator: Angela Figgins
tanj65@gmail.com
(425) 337-7677
Teacher: Robin Stangland
Age: 10 & up
Prerequisite: No prerequisite or musical experience necessary
Cost: $32 per month for first child; $16 for any siblings. Parents play for free;
No copy fee this year
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Description: The goal of Beginning Band is to teach a band instrument to someone who may or may not have had any prior musical experience. The student may begin on flute, clarinet, trumpet, or trombone. Later in the year they may switch to other instruments of the band such as saxophone, percussion, horn, etc. I will demonstrate all of the instruments the first day of class. I will also check lips, hands, and teeth to make sure they choose an instrument that they can be successful playing. I will also give you information on renting or buying an instrument. Please do not choose an instrument until after the first class meeting. We will have two concerts per year and possibly a band festival in March. Attendance is required at all performances. Students are expected to practice 20-30 minutes a day, 5 times a week. There will be playing tests once or twice a month. It is very helpful for the student to have a means of recording their playing tests at home and turning them in. Sheet music will be on loan to the student and must be turned in when done. Students from Intermediate, Advanced, and Wind Ensemble who want to learn a second instrument will be put on a waiting list for Beginning Band until September, then if there is still room in the class they will be able to join. If you have any questions, email Robin at stangla@comcast.net.
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Classes start September 13 and 15; see you there!