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Dear 6th Grade Band Parents and Students, Your children are beginning to learn in class how to hold and make the first sounds on their instrument. In the beginning you may hear some interesting sounds coming out of your students instruments at home - please know that this is all part of the learning process and it will get more and more refined as the days, weeks, and months move on. Please continue encouraging them to practice and even have them show you what they have learned! I have heard from some parents that they learn the instrument along with their child while they are learning! This can be fun and rewarding! A great way to get ahead in class is to take private lessons. Please send us an email if you would like suggestions regarding instructors that are local to the area. Below are some resources that you can use at home to learn more about how to assemble, hold, and clean/maintain your child's instrument. First Lesson Mornings - This week only!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 (They did a great job!) 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 BandLearn all about the Alpharetta Band: 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
Upcoming Due Dates and PerformancesPlease find a bulleted list of important items relating to 6th Grade below.
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 "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit." - Aristotle
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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. 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
Upcoming Due Dates and PerformancesPlease find a bulleted list of important items relating to 6th Grade below.
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 "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit." - Aristotle Dear WBMS 6th Grade Band Parents, We are so excited to welcome 159 new band students and parents to the WBMS Band Program! 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 by Friday, August 15th, 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 $500 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.
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 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 2025 production, "Worlds Apart"! If you are at one of the Alpharetta High School Friday night football games this year, be sure to check out their halftime show and cheer them on!  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. Durden, Assistant Band Director "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit." - Aristotle |
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