6th Grade Band Newsletter - Week of 8/10/26

Dear WBMS 6th Grade Band Parents,

We are so excited to welcome 144 new band students and parents to the WBMS Band Program! We have over 430 students total in the WBMS Band Program this year and we are looking forward to a great year!

The instrument fitting process at the beginning of the year is crucial to the success of a great band year! We have been successful with this process for many years and our goal is to get the students on an instrument they will be successful at and enjoy playing. We hope to get the instrument selections out either by the end of the week or beginning of next, at that time you will receive instructions on how you can obtain an instrument. Please do not obtain an instrument until you receive the instrument selection letter.

***IMPORTANT—Each year students bring in brand new instruments costing $100-$300 usually purchased online (Amazon, Ebay, etc).  These instruments quickly have mechanical issues. Unfortunately, these instruments have lots of problems and students usually end up quitting because they are not successful.  This is extremely sad, and in most cases, the instrument caused the student’s problem.  Even as a beginner, a quality instrument is important.  Generally, discount and warehouse club stores’ instruments are not of good quality and can present numerous problems in various areas. In addition, most music stores refuse to repair these instruments.  As a general rule, a new instrument purchase should cost a minimum of $1000 if you are deciding to purchase. Rent to own programs usually costs on average $45-$55 a month.***

Here is a video of one of our 6th Grade performances from our winter concert last year! They learn so much in these first couple months - you will be amazed!

6th Grade Winter Concert Performance Sample

Please find a bulleted list of important items relating to 6th Grade below.

• 6th Grade Band 101
• WBMS Band Handbook
• WBMS Band Calendar
• WBMS Band Calendar (for printing)
• WBMS Band Activity Fee - Due by Tuesday, September 15th in your School Cash Account

Welcome Mr. Jones, WBMS Assistant Band Director

This school year we are happy to welcome Brandon Jones to the WBMS Band Staff as our Assistant Band Director. Your child's band activity fee helps to pay for Mr. Jones to join the WBMS Band staff. Having additional instruction helps to give every child more individual attention.

You can read more about Mr. Jones in the "About Us" section of our webpage. 
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• Webb Bridge Middle School Band Directors

Alpharetta High School Band - what our former kids are doing!

We are very fortunate to be the direct feeder for the Alpharetta High School Raider Band!

You can follow the band on facebook and instagram!

• Alpharetta High School Band Facebook Page - Follow here
• Alpharetta High School Band Instagram Page - Follow here

You can read more about the Alpharetta Band Program here: Alpharetta High School Bands - Be A Part of the Legacy!

The Alpharetta High School Marching Raider Band is busy learning their 2026 production, "The Art Shaped Box"!

We look forward to a great year of music making and as always please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

Mr. Stroud, Band Director
Mr. Stallings, Band Director
Mr. Jones, Assistant Band Director