Hello, my name is Barry Ward. Students are eligible for band at STM from 4-8th grade. The beginner band is mostly first year students, whereas the award-winning advanced band takes
students mostly from 5th - 8th grade who have a little more experience.
There will be a registration meeting on Monday, September 11th at 6:45 P.M. for all students.
Please visit the link below to gain an understanding about the program and starting an instrument for the first time. Included highlights are:
- A message from Mr. Barry Ward
- Selecting an instrument
- Videos from involved parents and students
- A link to Music and Arts (Rental) Stores. You can purchase an instrument but, generally, the safest route seems to be renting your first instrument for the first year.
In order to get started, use the introductory 2-month rental deal with a purchase of the lesson book, 'Essential Elements for Band, Book 1' (for your instrument) - Hal Leonard, publisher. A music stand for home use is a good idea as well. Many of these items can be found on the Music and Arts Stores (online) instrument rental site which is attached to this link.
Take a look at the videos, particularly if your student is only mildly interested in the program and playing in the school band.
Playing an instrument can add a lot to a student's day and is an interesting educational elective. The STM Band Program has a long, rich history of teaching students to play and perform.
All lessons take place in the gym, during school hours, where students are placed in similar group lessons. A band is formed for
end-of-the-year performances at school or for other venues.
Join the STM Band using this link:
https://www.bepartofthemusic.org/group/index.php?id=7526
students mostly from 5th - 8th grade who have a little more experience.
There will be a registration meeting on Monday, September 11th at 6:45 P.M. for all students.
Please visit the link below to gain an understanding about the program and starting an instrument for the first time. Included highlights are:
- A message from Mr. Barry Ward
- Selecting an instrument
- Videos from involved parents and students
- A link to Music and Arts (Rental) Stores. You can purchase an instrument but, generally, the safest route seems to be renting your first instrument for the first year.
In order to get started, use the introductory 2-month rental deal with a purchase of the lesson book, 'Essential Elements for Band, Book 1' (for your instrument) - Hal Leonard, publisher. A music stand for home use is a good idea as well. Many of these items can be found on the Music and Arts Stores (online) instrument rental site which is attached to this link.
Take a look at the videos, particularly if your student is only mildly interested in the program and playing in the school band.
Playing an instrument can add a lot to a student's day and is an interesting educational elective. The STM Band Program has a long, rich history of teaching students to play and perform.
All lessons take place in the gym, during school hours, where students are placed in similar group lessons. A band is formed for
end-of-the-year performances at school or for other venues.
Join the STM Band using this link:
https://www.bepartofthemusic.
ALL ABOUT ST. THOMAS MORE BAND LESSONS, 2023
STM Band registration night is: Monday, September 11th at 6:45 P.M. - gym
All lessons (beginner and advanced start on Monday, September 18th at 8:30 A.M.
Our first day of band classes coming soon, and a generic schedule below will be used for the first day of lessons, and later with names or revisions of this schedule. All students need to be registered (form) with the Garwood Whaley Music Program. A completed form and initial check may be turned into the school office or directly to Mr. Wad. Also, a rented or purchased instrument with Essential Elements Music book 1 (for your student's instrument) also, extra Vandoren reeds for the clarinet and alto sax are necessary (beginners #2 strength and advanced, #2 1/2.
Your band student will need the following:
1. A working instrument (rented or owned), name on case, please. We have music stands.
2. A lesson book, Essential Elements Book 1 - for your instrument (name on book)
3. Extra Reeds (Vandoren #2 and later a box of 2 1/2) 5 extra reeds in case for alto sax
and clarinet (Amazon or Music and Arts online)
4. Instruments may be left in the hall during the day - must be taken home in the afternoon.
(Do not leave instruments at school over night, thank you)
5. 2023- a Garwood Whaley Band Registration completed with initial check and turned
into Mr. Ward or (in care of) at the school office.
6. Music and Arts Stores will rent and deliver your instrument to your door. It is probably not best to deliver the instrument to the school. Accessories needed are: lesson book, extra reeds, a home music stand, An initial rental plan gets a quality instrument in your hands but a very low cost band instruments often found on the internet may break (quality issues). musicandarts.com (st thomas more)
Your student will be given in the first day of class.
1. A music folder will be give out in class to last all year - keep papers (music) and lesson book, return folder each week for lesson day: Monday is band day all year!
2. Some copies of worksheets or sheet music.
3. Round up assignment: What we did in class and what is expected during the week at home practice (time spent with the instrument, 10 to 15 minutes daily)
1ST ST. THOMAS MORE BAND LESSON SCHEDULE FOR MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH
ADVANCED GROUP LESSONS - MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 18TH
GROUP 1 ALL 5TH 8TH GRADE ADV. FLUTES AT 8:30 A.M.
GROUP 2 ALL 5TH - 8TH GRADE ADV. CLARINETS AT 9:00 A.M.
GROUP 3 ALL 5TH - 8TH GRADE ADV. ALTO / TENOR SAX AT 9:30 A.M.
GROUP 4 ALL 5TH - 8TH GRADE ADV. TRUMPETS AT 10:00 A.M.
GROUP 5 ALL 5TH - 8TH GRADE ADV. TROMBONE, BARIT., BASS CLARINET AT 10:30
GROUP 6 - ALL 5TH - 8TH ADVANCED DRUMS AT 11:00 A.M.
GROUP 6 A INTERMEDIATE DRUMS (5TH GRADE ONLY) AT 11:30 A.M.
FULL ADVANCED BAND REHEARSALS AT 12:00 (NOON) TO 12:40 P.M - NOT UNTIL SCHEDULED
INTERMEDIATE / BEGINNER GROUP LESSONS
GROUP 6 ALL BEGINNER (1ST YEAR) DRUMS AT 12:30
GROUP 7 ALL BEGINNER (1ST YEAR) FLUTES AT 1:00
GROUP 8 ALL BEGINNER (1ST YEAR) CLARINETS / ALTO SAX AT 1:30
GROUP 10 ALL BEGINNER (1ST YEAR) TRUMPET AT 2:00
GROUP 11 ALL BEGINNER (1ST YEAR) TROMBONE, BARITONE AT 2:30
*ALL BAND STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND WEEKLY LESSONS WITH OR WITHOUT THEIR INSTRUMENT, HOPEFULLY WITH.
Attachment: Music and Arts QR code for renting an instrument + accessories. (St. Thomas More)