Band

Beginning in 5th grade, students have the opportunity to learn a musical instrument and BE PART OF THE BAND! Anyone can join and no previous band or music reading experience is needed. This is an incredible opportunity to immerse your child in a culture of successful students with a teacher who cares about their education and has a passion for music.
Music training not only helps children develop fine motor skills and coordination but aids emotional and behavioral maturation as well; we teach life lessons. Through band, students develop a sense of teamwork, improve their self-confidence and motivation, gain a feeling of success, improve their discipline, develop leadership skills, learn that hard work and practice pay off AND it just so happens to be fun! Band gives students many opportunities they might never have otherwise.
For a video on all the benefits scan the QR code!
At Recruitment Night, in the fall:
· Discover the opportunities available in the band program
· Find out the expectations of participation
· Meet the families of other students who are joining band
· Learn how to best support your child’s musical efforts
· Understand what tuition goes towards
St. Gerald’s uses Quinlan & Fabish for all of our musical and instrument needs. There will be a representative of Quinlan & Fabish present at the recruitment night to explain the rental of a quality instrument. You will be able to walk away from the parent meeting with an instrument for your child!
The rental plan is the safest way to test your child’s interests and abilities as it is flexible without obligations to purchase. If you have an instrument already you must bring it in to be evaluated. Please do not purchase an instrument before talking to me. I ask you to consider this important aspect of your child’s education. A student with an instrument that is not fully functioning for their needs in their hands will have a much more difficult time being successful. Please read the FAQ ABOUT BAND for more information. I am truly looking forward to discussing the musical future of your student.
Take a leap and start the journey of a lifetime!
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Ms. Shannon Haak
shaak@brrice.org