About Beginning Band
Please look over our brochure to learn about the educational and social aspects of our program. The second page also has FAQ's or "Requently Asked Questions." Parents, if you or your child still have a question, please don't hesitate to contact Mr. Tim Ostrow at tim.ostrow@yourcharlotteschools.net or by phone at 941-697-5800 Ext. 255.
To register for band, call the front office at Ainger MS at 941-697-5800 and request option 2 or 3
Here's the Registration Form.
If you choose Option 2, you will need the PE Waiver Form
Here's the Registration Form.
If you choose Option 2, you will need the PE Waiver Form
Potential students and parents,
watch these videos to learn more about the band program
NO EXPERIENCE IS NECESSARY TO JOIN BAND
THIS IS AN OLD VIDEO. IGNORE THE PART ABOUT HOW TO SIGN UP
THIS IS AN OLD VIDEO. IGNORE THE PART ABOUT HOW TO SIGN UP
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Click HERE to learn about the Music Teacher, Mr. Tim Ostrow
How Much Time Does Band Take Up?
During the 2020-21 COVID year, band performances will be recorded in class and shared with families via Remind text links. We hope to host a live Spring concert at the end of the year.
Beginning Band meets 53 minutes, every day, during an elective period. The first year of band, students will have two evening performances with a rehearsal prior to each performance. We also have a Beginning Band "Informance" in November. That's a total of around 7 hours of after school time spread across five events. The second and third year is the same with one additional performance and two or three additional rehearsals. In other words: YES YOU CAN DO SPORTS, DANCE CLASS, BOYSCOUTS/GIRLSCOUTS, UNDERWATER BASKET WEAVING, ETC... However, I do ask that students practice! - just like they would take the time to do Math or English homework, they should also take the time to learn to read music and play their instrument(s).
Beginning Band meets 53 minutes, every day, during an elective period. The first year of band, students will have two evening performances with a rehearsal prior to each performance. We also have a Beginning Band "Informance" in November. That's a total of around 7 hours of after school time spread across five events. The second and third year is the same with one additional performance and two or three additional rehearsals. In other words: YES YOU CAN DO SPORTS, DANCE CLASS, BOYSCOUTS/GIRLSCOUTS, UNDERWATER BASKET WEAVING, ETC... However, I do ask that students practice! - just like they would take the time to do Math or English homework, they should also take the time to learn to read music and play their instrument(s).
What is the Procedure for Picking/Renting/Purchasing an Instrument?
During the 2020-21 COVID year, a similar process will to the 3 steps below will occur; however, students will only have four instrument choices including flute, clarinet, trumpet, and trombone. Instruments will be provided by the school along with instrument test kits to try out the four instruments. Students will be assessed by Mr. Ostrow through Virtual Google Meets in the evenings using balloons for breathing exercises and the test kits for instrument selection. After COVID, students will be able to transfer to oboe, bassoon, bass clarinet, saxophone(s), french horn, euphonium, or tuba. All students can play percussion in the 7/8th grade percussion ensemble class. Students can also audition for jazz band to learn to play piano, bass, drums, and guitar.
If you sign up for band, DON'T BUY OR RENT AN INSTRUMENT! In the first two weeks of school students are introduced to the EIGHT instruments offered in beginning band. In the second week we will have an "Instrument Test Drive" and rental meeting. At this meeting, we will decide what instrument you will play and whether or not you will use a school instrument or rent/purchase from a vendor. For more information about the instrument selection process, click here.
At the Instrument Test Drive in August, the following three steps will take place:
Step 1: You will select your top 3 choices.
Step 2: With a professionals' help, you will “try out” your top 3 choices (and more if necessary).
Step 3: Together, we decide which instrument will work best for you and then work to acquire and instrument.
If you sign up for band, DON'T BUY OR RENT AN INSTRUMENT! In the first two weeks of school students are introduced to the EIGHT instruments offered in beginning band. In the second week we will have an "Instrument Test Drive" and rental meeting. At this meeting, we will decide what instrument you will play and whether or not you will use a school instrument or rent/purchase from a vendor. For more information about the instrument selection process, click here.
At the Instrument Test Drive in August, the following three steps will take place:
Step 1: You will select your top 3 choices.
Step 2: With a professionals' help, you will “try out” your top 3 choices (and more if necessary).
Step 3: Together, we decide which instrument will work best for you and then work to acquire and instrument.
So, you don’t know what instrument you want to play?
No problem.
Do some research…
1) I suggest that students spend some time researching the instrument that they would like to play. Use any internet search engine and type in the name of the instrument that you are curious about. COVID Considerations: We will be studying the instruments in class the first few weeks of school to help make a selection for your child.
2) Click here to learn about the flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, french horn, trombone, euphonium (baritone), tuba, and pitched percussion/un-pitched percussion.You can listen to each instrument by clicking on the play icon below each instrument name. It is also recommended that you watch some great performances. Videos are provided on each instrument page.
COVID Considerations:
Students can transfer to another instrument fairly easily the following semester/year.
Recommendations for transfer would include:
- Flute to Sax/Double Reeds
- Clarinet to Sax/Double Reeds
- Trumpet to Horn
- Trombone to Euphonium/Tuba
* Any student could play Percussion in the 7/8th grade percussion ensemble when they
get to 7th grade.
2) Click here to learn about the flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, french horn, trombone, euphonium (baritone), tuba, and pitched percussion/un-pitched percussion.You can listen to each instrument by clicking on the play icon below each instrument name. It is also recommended that you watch some great performances. Videos are provided on each instrument page.
COVID Considerations:
Students can transfer to another instrument fairly easily the following semester/year.
Recommendations for transfer would include:
- Flute to Sax/Double Reeds
- Clarinet to Sax/Double Reeds
- Trumpet to Horn
- Trombone to Euphonium/Tuba
* Any student could play Percussion in the 7/8th grade percussion ensemble when they
get to 7th grade.