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.
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
