SGC Beginner Band Update

WELCOME TO THE ARGYLE BAND!!!

We are excited to get to know your children and family as we embark on what is to be an amazing year!

There is a lot of information in this letter, so please use this as something to refer back to when needed. You and your child will receive a letter like this from us each week through the school year (usually on Sundays) so you can stay informed.

Since we do receive a large amount of emails daily, we ask that you PLEASE READ the latest newsletter carefully BEFORE EMAILING us with questions. We are happy to help you as needed.

I know you have a LOT of questions, so our band website has recently received a large overhaul with more information. You can find more Sixth Grade Center (SGC) Band information on our 6th-12th grade band website at www.argyleband.com/sgcclasses

We will be distributing binders and assigning band lockers on the first day!

If your child has their instrument or supplies at home, please bring those up to school on the first day so we can get those into the lockers. You may leave the wire music stand at home.

If you already have your instrument, please do not ask your child to assemble or play their instrument before we teach them how to properly take care of it! Every year, instruments get damaged from being assembled improperly and we want to protect your investment! Your student will have a list of requirements to learn before they start learning their instrument. Requirements include how to properly assemble the instrument, how to hold use each part of the instrument, and students must show that they have good care and playing habits before they take it home.

We have already received many of your rental orders from Bell's! Please give us time to process the instruments and supplies before emailing us. We will let you know if something is missing in the coming weeks.

Please make sure you have ordered ALL supplies! Your child will use ALL supplies on the list this year! At this point, it may be too late for Bell's Music to deliver supplies to the school and you will have to pick them up at the shop. If you have already ordered your supplies, they will be delivered to the school the second week of August.

Since we do not have access to your specific order, you may contact Bell's Music Shop directly with questions about your order:

Bell's Music Shop, Inc.

bellsmusicshop.com

817-337-7900

Below is a list of band fees that each member of the beginner band will need to pay this year. All of the information will be on our band registration link that you will receive the first full week of school. No payment is due until we send out the band registration/link.

Band fee - $60

This will cover the cost of your child's binder, dividers, pencils, highlighter, competition fees, and smartmusic fee. Smartmusic is a website subscription that we will provide for every student. Students will use this regularly in class and at home.

School owned instrument fee $125 (ONLY Oboe, Bassoon, French Horn, Euphonium, Tuba, and Percussion)

Band Boosters fee - $40

The Band Boosters will order your child's band t-shirt, as well as take care of feeding your child on contest or concert days as needed.

If you as a parent would like a band t-shirt, you will have the opportunity to order those through the registration link as well for $15 each.

Online Beginner Band Parent Meeting- Thursday, Aug.15th , 6:00pm

SGC/MS BAND Movie Night at Argyle Middle School - Friday, Aug. 30th, time 8:30pm (more details soon)

We HIGHLY recommend private lessons for all students!

Private Lessons are offered through the band program and are available to every band student. The private lesson staff includes degreed educators that are handpicked by the directors and background checked by Argyle ISD.

One-on-one instruction is extremely beneficial. The private teacher is able to design an individual program that meets each student's needs. Professional teachers on each instrument will be available to teach these lessons during band class & before or after school.

Much of the individual success throughout the Argyle Band Program can be attributed to the private lesson program and the superior private lesson staff. The high number of students enrolled in the private lesson program in the Argyle Band has allowed a high standard of performance to be maintained. Supplemental lessons are strongly recommended for all students. Students who are in private lessons from the very start of the beginner year benefit from having that professional help them with correct muscle formation and playing habits that will continue for the entire year and beyond.

We will send out information on how to sign-up for lessons after school starts.

Lessons are REQUIRED for Oboe and Bassoon students due to the sophisticated nature of those instruments!

You and your students have a number of performances and fun social events to look forward to this year! We are excited about this year and know this will be the best year yet!

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