Here are the songs that the 6th grade   band is practicing for our concert in May.  Click on the links to play along with the songs.
 
 

 
These are the songs from last concert.  I'll leave them on here is case anyone wants to revisit them.
 
Jingle Bells with the band parts
 
 Jingle Bells  without the band parts
 
 
 
 


 

 

ALL BAND STUDENTS:  Every 6th grade band student is required to have their own copy of the band book.   It is called Essential Elements 2000 for Band, Book 1.  It is specific for each instrument, so be sure your instrument is pictured on the front.  Students should also have a 1/2 or 1 inch binder with a pocket (for the band book) to keep their music in.  Also be sure to have a pencil with you at EVERY band class.
 
Each instrument also has a specific set of needs.  Listed below is each instrument and a few additional items they will need:
 
 

Flute

 

*  Band Book:  Essential Elements 2000 Book 1 for Flute

*  Thin 3 ring binder

*  Pencil

*  Cleaning rod and cloth

 

 

 

Clarinet

 

*  Band Book:  Essential Elements 2000 Book 1 for Clarinet

*  Thin 3 ring binder

*  Pencil

*  At LEAST 3 number 2 or 2 ½ reeds

*  Reed case

*  Cork grease

*  Cleaning swab  (cloth on a string for cleaning inside)


 
 

Alto Saxophone

 

*  Band Book:  Essential Elements 2000 Book 1 for Alto Saxophone

*  Thin 3 ring binder

*  Pencil

*  At LEAST 3 number 2 or 2 ½ reeds

*  Reed case

*  Cork grease

*  Cleaning swab  (cloth on a string for cleaning inside)
 

 

Trumpet

 

*  Band Book:  Essential Elements 2000 Book 1 for Trumpet

*  Thin 3 ring binder

*  Pencil

*  3C or 5C mouthpiece

*  Valve oil

*  Slide cream (for tuning slide)

*  Cleaning snake

*  Be sure all valves and slides move freely
 

 

Trombone

 

*  Band Book:  Essential Elements 2000 Book 1 for Trombone

*  Thin 3 ring binder

*  Pencil

*  6 ½ AL mouthpiece

*  Slide cream (for tuning slide)

*  Slide oil  (for main slide)

*  Cleaning snake

*  Be sure both slides move freely
 

 

Percussion

 

*  Band Book:  Essential Elements 2000 Book 1 for Percussion

*  Thin 3 ring binder

*  Pencil

*  Percussion kit that contains xylophone, stand (for the xylophone) and practice pad  (students will use school snares)

*  Snare drum sticks and bell mallets

 
 
Last Modified on February 27, 2013