why it’s fun! you get to perform on stage. –you will make the audience happy. –the audience...
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Why
• It’s fun!• You get to perform on stage.
– You will make the audience happy.– The audience will clap and cheer for you.– You get to play music with your friends.– You’ll discover a new pride within yourself.
• You will be a member of the largest group at Nova Middle School.
Requirements
Love of music and a strong desire to learn how to play a band instrument.
Ability to listen and follow directions. Persistence – a “never give up” attitude.
Band Basics
• We play all types of music, such as: movie and TV theme songs, pop songs, rock ‘n roll, classical, and we even learn how to do Rhythm Raps to help us play.
• We perform 2 concerts each year:
– The Winter Concert is in December.
– The Spring Concert is in May.
• We decide together what instrument you will play.
• You try out the instruments first.
• You learn to play your instrument in class.
• You bring your instrument home to practice.
Instruments You Can LearnInstruments You Can Learn
WoodwindsWoodwinds
BrasBrasss
PercussionPercussion
Flute
Oboe
Bassoon
Clarinet or Bass Clarinet
Saxophone
Trumpet
French Horn
Trombone
Euphonium
Tuba
AltoTenorBaritone
What You Should Do Next♫ Choose Beginning Band as the only 6th grade elective
on your course selection sheet.
♫ Sign up for Band Camp.
♫ Visit the NMS Band website: www.novamiddleschoolband.com
♫ If you or your parents need more information you can send an email to Ms. Weiss: