Sep 01 2017

Beginning Band

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Welcome to Spencer Butte! 

Students may sign up for band in the fall. Students DO NOT HAVE TO KNOW WHAT THEY WANT TO PLAY YET. The first few days of class I will introduce the various band instruments to the students.

 
LINK TO BAND INSTRUMENT DEMONSTRATION TO WATCH WITH YOUR STUDENT:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCTeSjpDsIs
 

First year Band instruments are: Flute, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Baritone/Euphonium, Tuba, and Percussion (percussion is by audition/Parent meeting ONLY). Percussion includes mallets as well as drums. Students wishing to play oboe or bassoon should spend their first year on clarinet, and take private lessons when they start oboe or bassoon.

Students will start to bring their instruments to class the second full week of school, September 18. Prior to that, we will be learning musical nomenclature and ear training.

If you would like to reserve a school owned instrument, choice of available instruments are limited. NO school saxophones are available for first year students (they can start on clarinet, then switch if a saxophone becomes available). We ask a $50.00 instrument maintenance fee for the school year. Since many people are moving in the Fall, and incur a lot of expenses, this fee can be paid at any time during the school year. Please email with your choice of instrument if you would like a school instrument. Otherwise, you can rent or purchase from any of these local stores as soon as you’ve made your choice:

Eugene Music

1840 Willamette St Ste 100, Eugene · (541) 686-2484

Beacock Music

791 W 8th Ave, Eugene · (541) tba
 
I look forward to meeting your student, and if you have any other questions, please email robare@4j.lane.edu.
Cheers,
Mr. Robare
 
Steve Robare
Band Director
Cal Young/Spencer Butte Middle Schools
Phone (541) 790-6400
FAX (541) 790-6456