Beginning Band

 

The band is an exciting opportunity for students in which to be involved.  We perform, work together as a team, develop social and educational skills, express our personalities in a positive environment, take trips to far away destinations, open possibilities for scholarships to colleges, and create lifelong enjoyment.  Playing in the band is a very rewarding and fun experience that will be a treasure for a lifetime.  Students can be involved in other programs and still have time to be involved in band.  As a school community, we work together for the students to have a well-rounded education, both academically and in co-curricular activities.

Supplies

• Name Tag

• Instrument

• Music Stand

• Essential Elements 2000 Book 1

• Swab/Cleaning kit

• Lint free Cloth

• 2 ½ or med Reed and Reed guard

 

The school has a limited availability of instrument to lend out.  You can also get a good quality instrument from Schmitt Music.  Please follow the link below for more information for renting an instrument and ordering supplies. https://www.schmittmusicforbeginners.com/aerntschoolselect.aspx?PlanCode=SD60-6

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If you already have an instrument but have not played it for a while.  Please have it cleaned and professionally looked over.  It is import for students to start playing with a proper working instrument. Schmitt Music in Sioux Falls has a repair shop.  They send a representative to our school weekly.  They can pick up and/or drop off an instrument to save you a trip to the store.