Beginner Band Slide Demo

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Carroll Middle School
BAND STRINGS
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Bands

• 6th grade
• 7th grade
• 8th grade
• Jazz Band
• Pep Band

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Strings

• 6th Grade Strings
• 7th Grade Strings
• 8th Grade Strings
• Full Orchestra

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What is 6th grade band or strings?
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What is 6th grade band or strings?
In 6th grade band or strings, everyone starts as
if they have had no instruction in music. If
you have taken classes, it would be helpful,
but its not required.
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What are my instrument choices?
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What are my instrument choices?

• Band
• Flute
• Clarinet
• Trumpet
• Trombone

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What are my instrument choices?

• Strings
• Violin
• Viola
• Cello
• String Bass

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NOTE To play saxophone or percussion in
band, you must first play one of the other four
instruments .
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Also, 7th grader band students may choose to
play other instruments, such as Oboe, Bassoon,
Baritone, Tuba, Bass Clarinet, or French Horn.
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How much will it cost to get a new instrument?
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How much will it cost to get a new instrument?
Band Flute 510 Clarinet 510 Trumpet
650 Trombone 650
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How much will it cost to get a new instrument?

• Strings
• Violin 500
• Viola 630
• Cello 1200

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Can I rent an instrument?
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Can I rent an instrument?
Yes, any of the music companies rent instruments.

• Prices
• New Instruments 25.95
• per month

• Rental Return Same price - Paid off sooner.

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What is a rental return instrument?
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What is a rental return instrument?
A rental return instrument is one that has been
rented and returned to the company and made like
new again.
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What is a repair and maintenance agreement?
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What is a repair and maintenance agreement?
For 5.50 per month, you can insure the
instrument against repair, theft, or loss.
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Where can I get an instrument?
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Where can I get an instrument?
Music and Arts Crossroads - Cary Burrage Music
Company Mini City - Raleigh
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Where can I get an instrument?

• You may also
• Borrow one from family or
• friends
• Buy one from the newspaper
• Buy one from family or friends
• Buy one on the Internet

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Note If you get an instrument anywhere else
than a music company, please let one of the
directors check it out for your protection.
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Will I have to buy the music? If so, how much
and where?
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Will I have to buy the music? If so, how much
and where?
Band Yes, you will need to purchase the
book, Band Expressions book 1. The cost is
8.95.
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Will I have to buy the music? If so, how much
and where?

• Strings
• Yes, you will need
• to purchase the book,
• Essential Elements 2000 book 1.
• The cost is 7.95.

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Will I have to buy the music? If so, how much
and where?
It may be purchased from the music store or from
the band boosters.
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How long do I need to practice?
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How long do I need to practice?
Thirty minutes a day, five days a
week. Preferably the nights before you come to
class.
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If I start on one Instrument and I dont like
it, can I switch?
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If I start on one Instrument and I dont like
it, can I switch?
Yes, after a conference with parent, student,
and director.
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Carroll Middle School

• Thank you for choosing to be in the band or
  strings class.
• Your students success is very
• important to us.
• If you have any questions or problems
• please feel free to contact us here at
• CMS