WELCOME TO THE SUNSET MS BAND FAMILY!
2024-2025 Beginning Band Information
Welcome to the Sunset Middle School Band program! You are not just “taking a class” by joining the band program - you are joining a band family that you will have for years to come. I am excited to start making music with all of you!
The instruments offered in Beginning Band are: Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Baritone, Tuba, and Percussion. There are a limited number of students that will be selected for saxophone and percussion. For students that are interested in learning to play oboe or bassoon, it is recommended to start on clarinet and move to oboe or bassoon during 7th grade.
Students that are interested in Flute, Clarinet, or Saxophone should register for Beginning Woodwinds. Students that are interested in Trumpet, French Horn Trombone, Baritone, Tuba, or Percussion should register for Beginning Brass and Percussion.
Important Dates:
February 27th: Sunset MS Instrument Demo Night!
End of May: Instrument selections for students who attended Demo Night will be sent to incoming band families. Families should verify their placement choices and secure instruments by early August.
Late August: Instruments should be secured by now. We will begin playing instruments during the second or third week of school!
February 27th: Sunset MS Instrument Demo Night!
End of May: Instrument selections for students who attended Demo Night will be sent to incoming band families. Families should verify their placement choices and secure instruments by early August.
Late August: Instruments should be secured by now. We will begin playing instruments during the second or third week of school!
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