Dear Band Parents:

Please remember to get your student's supplies for band!  If you are new to band and have already selected your instrument please bring the items we discussed at your interview.

If your child is new to band and you did not come in for an interview please read all the information that is sent home and procure all necessary items needed for class.
 BEGINNERS PLEASE HAVE ALL ITEMS BY: SEPT 8th
If your child is selected to play a large instrument that is provided by the school please sign the school agreement and we will check out the instrument to your child. Please make every effort to get the recommended mouthpiece/reeds for your child. The method book cannot be loaned.

If you are returning to band remember you will need 4 good reeds at all times if you are a woodwind player.  Brass players remember you will need valve oil. Remember to buy your method book.

WE PROVIDE:
Lock & Locker
Large Instruments

EVERYONE WILL NEED:
Pencils
1" Binder - RED for beginners - PLEASE TRY YOU BEST TO PURCHASE THIS
1" Binder - BLACK for the red & white band members (we do have some from last year if you need to use a school binder)

BEGINNERS:  Essential Elements 2000 Book #1







WHITE BAND: Essential Elements 2000 Book #2








RED BAND:Tradition of Excellence: Technique & Musicianship by Pearson for your specific instrument










THESE ITEMS WILL REALLY HELP YOU:
SmartMusic Student Subscription.  All of our method books and lots more are in this incredible software program.  We will be using it in class, but your student can achieive remarkable things with this self-guided method at home.   It costs about $40 for the year
Essential Elements Interactive.  This comes free with your purchase of book 1 and book 2.  It's a whole lot like SmartMusic but free. 
Metronome:  This helps your student keep the beat.  I downloaded a free app on my phone.  You can also buy a small battery operated one at guitar center etc.....
Folding Stand: It really helps if you have your music at the same level every time you practice.  This will help your child develop proper posture and tracking skills(eyes).


Please call me at 254 336 1331 if you need help or email me at: catherine.lewis@killeenisd.org or send in a note with your child.  I am here to help you and your child! Let's have a magnificent year of music.

Cathy Lewis
Head Band DIrector
Manor Big Horn Band "Home of the RAMS!"