Q: What age can my child start band?

A: We start students at 9 years old. Exceptions could be made, especially for students with previous music experience. Contact the director for specific questions.

 

Q: Does my child need experience to join the band?

A: No. Our beginners are just that, beginners.  Students will learn everything about their instrument, how to play it, and how to read music while in class.

 

Q: What instruments are in the band?

A: The group is a traditional concert band with woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments. No string, piano, or guitar instruction is available at this time.

 

Q: Do you teach drum set?

A: No. Drum set instruction can be acquired through private lessons from many teachers around town.

 

Q: My child wants to play drums. What does that mean?

A: Buy some ear plugs. Seriously, in the home school band, we don't have drummers, we have percussionists. That means they will learn how to play several instruments (most provided by the band) including snare, bass, cymbals, bells, and all the percussion toys that everyone loves to play with. Every student will need a snare drum and bell kit of their own.

 

Q: How do I obtain an instrument?

A: Instruments can be borrowed from family and friends, and bought or rented from a few local businesses. The band also ownes a few instruments available for rent on a first come basis. Please contact the director first BEFORE purchasing or renting an instrument as there are plenty of instruments available that are not fit to play.

 

Q: What instrument is best for my child?

A: A short meeting with the director can help you find the best instrument for your child. Things to consider are size of the child compared to the instrument, and hand/eye coordination of the child.