TGMS Weekly Updates

Capture moments that matter and celebrate your journey, your friends and your achievements of this incredible year. Time to order your Toll Gate Middle School yearbook! Please visit the online sale site, book.hrimaging.com to order yours before March 14th! The Toll Gate Middle School Yearbook is $25.00.

Dear Prospective Toll Gate Middle School Band Parents,

We are very excited to work with you and help your child get started on their musical adventure!

Today we had a great time demonstrating the instruments of the band to all TGMS 5th Graders!!

On Monday, March 3, 2025, your child will have the opportunity to try band instruments and select an instrument that will be a good fit for them. This will occur during the school day.

On Tuesday, March 4, at 7pm, we will hold a virtual parent meeting to discuss what band is all about and answer any questions you might have. The link is below:

Link to our Virtual TGMS Band Parent Meeting on Tuesday, March 4th @ 7pm:
meet.google.com/jnd-wobv-jfn

To learn more check out our website: www.JoinPickBands.com

Band Fast Facts

- Band is available to ALL students.
- Kids have tons of fun while learning about music.
- No prior musical experience is necessary.
(Most kids have not played any instruments before joining band)
- Band is during the school day.
- There are no after-school practices, all instruction occurs during the school day.

What is a fitting session?

- It is a chance for kids to explore different instruments with the guidance of band teachers.
- It is a chance to meet the teachers and learn more about all of the fun opportunities.
- It is NOT a try-out. No prior experience is necessary; we will teach you everything you need to know.
- Students will have the opportunity to try band instruments and pick the instrument that fits them best.

Questions
Flute, Trombone, Trumpet, Clarinet Questions
Mr. Guirreri Matt_Guirreri@plsd.us

Percussion Questions
Mr. Carmean (North/Lakeview Track) chris_carmean@plsd.us
Mr. Gorgas (Central/Ridgeview Track) tim_gorgas@plsd.us

In Closing

Every student should have a great time learning how to play a band instrument! Through participation in band, students will learn about music, gain valuable life skills, develop creativity, and have fun making music with friends!

Please contact us with questions. We would be happy to work with you to find the band instrument that fits your child and helps them learn to love and enjoy music.

We look forward to enriching your child’s education and getting them started on their musical adventure!

Respectfully,

~The Band Staff

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