Beginning Band Students are aiming to begin with instruments on Thursday, August 22nd
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 20th from 5:30-7:30pm.
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.
Cadence Music will be on the stage in the cafeteria at the Instrument Test Drive. Please do not see them until you speak with Mr. Ostrow first. Here is a list of Cadence Music's instrument rental prices and accessories.
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 at the Instrument Test Drive.
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.
Cadence Music will be on the stage in the cafeteria at the Instrument Test Drive. Please do not see them until you speak with Mr. Ostrow first. Here is a list of Cadence Music's instrument rental prices and accessories.
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 at the Instrument Test Drive.
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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 once a week.
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 once a week.
ITEM #2, 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 #3, 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). g. Music Theory Pro, Music trainer as well. h. APS Trainer, A tuning trainer. |
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