Hillcrest Elementary School

CONGRATULATIONS!

Welcome to the wonderful world of instrumental music!  There will be many ups and downs, but definitely more ups.  Expect to hear strange sounds the first 2 months of your child's playing experience.  After that you will begin to recognize the pieces of music your child is practicing. YES, they should be practicing at least 4 days a week for about 20 minutes each day.

CONCERTS

There will be 2-3 concerts in which all of the students are expected to perform. 

Concert attire is black bottoms, plain white tops, and dark shoes.

Please join remind using the following class codes.  I will use this to communicate with you about lessons and other band related information. You can use the link below to join remind.

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 If you are thinking about purchasing your own instrument, please let me know.  I will help you to find a quality instrument at a reasonable price.  Buying an instrument is like buying a new car...you want to make sure you don't need to send it out for repairs a lot.

You can use this link as a helpful online resource for parents of band students.

The Music Parents' Guide

Your child didn't practice all summer?  Read this, it may help.

A Parent’s Guide to Music Practicing

What should you tell your child when they are beginning to play an instrument?  Click on the link below for an informative article.

3 Things Parents Must Tell Their Children When They Begin a Musical Instrument

Why is practicing necessary?  Watch the video below for a better understanding.