Beginning Band Students are aiming to begin with instruments on Wednesday, August 30th, 2017
Materials Needed for Band Members
All beginning band students that need to rent an instrument or use a school-owned instrument need to attend the "instrument test drive" on Monday, August 21st from 6-7:30pm. We do have a limited number of school instruments on hand. This will be handled on a case-by-case manner between Mr. Ostrow and band parents. If you need help acquiring an instrument and/or accessories, please e-mail Mr. Ostrow at tim.ostrow@yourcharlotteschools.net. You can also call the band phone at 941-697-5800 Extension 255.
ITEM #1, Your child will need a working instrument and accessories.
To acquire an instrument, please use this list of recommended instruments and accessories and contact these local music stores or another vendor. Please do not purchase or rent a brand that is not listed. These instruments have proven to play well and can blend well with the other brands.
ITEM #1, Your child will need a working instrument and accessories.
To acquire an instrument, please use this list of recommended instruments and accessories and contact these local music stores or another vendor. Please do not purchase or rent a brand that is not listed. These instruments have proven to play well and can blend well with the other brands.
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just added: North Port Music. Located at 14525 Tamiami Trail, Suite 4 in North Port located in North Port Square
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If you acquire an instrument from any store other than Cadence, please have your child bring it to the band room immediately.
It will be tagged and locked up until Mr. Ostrow can teacher your child how to take care of it and play it properly.
Instruments and accessories rented or purchased from Cadence will be delivered to the band room on Tuesdays.
It will be tagged and locked up until Mr. Ostrow can teacher your child how to take care of it and play it properly.
Instruments and accessories rented or purchased from Cadence will be delivered to the band room on Tuesdays.
ITEM #2, Your child will need a method book to learn how to play a specific instrument with a class.
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A method book for their chosen instrument. This is a flat $10 fee and is purchased through the band boosters. Your child will receive a folder with an instrument specific method book and a written assignments book.These books are used 6th through 8th grade and only need to be purchased once. Here is an example of a woodwind book, a brass book, and a percussion book. Please make checks out to L.A. Ainger Band Boosters and have your child turn it into the "Payments" box in the band room. Your child will receive a receipt to return to you. |
Instrument Method Books
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ITEM #3, Your child will need a music stand to practice at home.
A folding music stand for home practice.This can also be purchased from the vendors on this list under Item #1. This is critical to proper posture when practicing at home.
A folding music stand for home practice.This can also be purchased from the vendors on this list under Item #1. This is critical to proper posture when practicing at home.
ITEM #4, Your child will need a tuner and a metronome to use as a practice tool.
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The following apps can be purchased through the app store. At the very least, students are encouraged to use a tuner and a metronome.
a. Bandmate Chromatic Tuner, a tranposing tuner! A MUST for brass players. (***This one is used in class regularly***) b. TE Tuner, a tuner AND metronome. (***This one is used in class regularly***) c. Tempo, the ultimate metronome. d. Ningenius, an interactive instrument fingering game. e. Fingerings, an interactive instrument fingering guide. f. Tenuto, Music note reading trainer (reading). (***This one is used in class regularly***) g. Music Theory Pro, Music trainer as well. h. APS Trainer, A tuning trainer. |
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