6th Grade Weekly Newsletter - Week of 8/18/25

Dear WBMS 6th Grade Band Parents,

We have finished our 6th Grade instrument fitting and all families should have received the "Instrument Selection" sheet from the student and email. The students have also received their method book, all labeled with their name, they will be using for the year. This book is included as part of their band activity fee of $135 which is due by September 9, 2025. Please know that the replacement cost for losing this book is $13.00.
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I have included a 6th Grade Instrument Selection Sheet below for your reference.

6th Grade Instrument and Supplies Sheet

​Please be sure to read through this information carefully as it contains all of the necessary information needed to obtain your child's instrument.

***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 $500 if you are deciding to purchase. Rent to own programs usually costs on average $45-$55 a month.***

Next Week - First Lesson Mornings - Required!

Next week we will begin learning how to assemble, hold, and make the first sounds on our instruments. We will be having "First Lesson Mornings" for all new 6th Grade Band students on the following days. All 6th Grade Band students need to attend on their appropriate day. We will have some 7th and 8th graders in to assist us on these mornings! 

The lessons begin at 8AM. Please drop your child off at the main entrance to Webb Bridge and we will come down at 7:50AM to let the 6th Grade Band students come down to the band room.

Tuesday, August 26: Clarinet and Trombone
Wednesday, August 27: Oboe, Alto Saxophone, Trumpet, and Euphonium
Thursday, August 28: Flute and Tuba
Friday, August 29: Bassoon, French Horn, and Percussion

Alpharetta High School Raider Band!

The Alpharetta High School Raider Band is continuing to work on their 2025 production "World's Apart"! Be sure to cheer them on during halftime at any of the home football games!

Upcoming AHS Band Events

• Friday, September 5: AHS Band 8th Grade Night
• Saturday, September 6: AHS Marching Band Friends and Family Performance, AHS Football Stadium, Gates open at 7PM, Performance at 7:30PM!
• Wednesday, September 24: AHS Fall Band Concert, 6:30PM, AHS Auditorium

Upcoming Due Dates and Performances

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

• WBMS Band Calendar
• WBMS Band Calendar (for printing)
• WBMS Band Activity Fee - Due by Tuesday, September 9th

We look forward to starting your children on the journey of learning a new instrument and as always please let us know if you have any questions or concerns.

Sincerely,

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