Officially Register for band at the band overview page.

  

Beginning Band Item Requirements

 

Uniforms

Formal attire at performances is required for all CMS Band students.  The required concert dress will be as follows:

 

Men: black dress pants, black shoes, black or white collared shirt

Women: black dress, black skirt (knee length or longer) with black or white blouse/top, or black pants with black or white blouse/top, black shoes

 

Students who require financial assistance in purchasing their concert attire will be helped in a confidential manner.  Please ask if you need help!

 

Materials for Specific Instruments (Bold means it is required)

 

Flute:                                                                           Oboe/Bassoon:

-Tradition of Excellence Book                                               -Tradition of Excellence Book

-Pencil                                                                         -Pencil

-Cleaning rod                                                              -String swab

-Small piece of soft, absorbent                                   -Cork grease

  cloth to be used as a swab                                        -Soft, lint-free cloth

-Soft cloth for cleaning the exterior                             -At least two good reeds

-Music stand at home                                                   -Music stand at home

-Luggage tag on handle or name                               -Protective reed case with ventilation

  on outside of case                                                     -Luggage tag on handle or name

                                                                                      on outside of case

 

Clarinets/Saxophones:                                                            Trumpet/Euphonium/French Horn/Tuba

-Tradition of Excellence Book                                               - Tradition of Excellence Book

-Pencil                                                                         -Pencil

-String swab                                                                -Valve oil (rotary oil for French Horn)

-Cork grease                                                                - Vaseline or tuning slide cream

-Mouthpiece cap                                                          -Cleaning snake and mouthpiece brush

-End cap to protect octave key or                             -Soft, lint-free rag for cleaning the exterior

  a Pad Saver “Shove It” (Saxes only)                                   -Music stand at home

-Neck strap (only recommended for clarinet)                       -Luggage tag on handle or name

-At least three good reeds, size 2                                             on outside of case

-Protective reed case with ventilation

-Soft, lint-free rag for cleaning the exterior

-Music stand at home

-Luggage tag on handle or name

   on outside of case

                                                                                    Notes

Trombone                                                                  

-Tradition of Excellence Book                                              

-Pencil                                                                        

-Slide lubricant (Yamaha Trombone Slide Oil)        

-Small misting spray bottle for slide                            

-Vaseline or tuning slide cream                                               

-Cleaning snake and mouthpiece brush                                  

-Soft, lint-free rag for cleaning the exterior                 

-Music stand at home

-Luggage tag on handle or name

  on outside of case.

 

If your child has severe allergies or requires insulin, that child must have medicine on them or at CMS at all times while at CMS.

 

All Instruments

If your instrument is not working properly or has been damaged, please bring it to Mr. Brumbaugh. He will determine what repairs are necessary on the instrument. In some cases, the repair is minor and it is something Mr. Brumbaugh can repair for the student.  If it is a major repair (beyond normal wear and tear), students will be asked to take it to a district pre-approved repairperson.  Students and their parents should NEVER attempt to repair their own instrument!!

V. Going Above and Beyond

 

Music students at Cascade Middle School have the unique opportunity to participate in some exciting programs beyond their normal, daily classroom instruction. 

 

SMART MUSIC

Families are highly encouraged to provide the computer program Smart Music to aid in practicing and recording performance assessments at home. Please attend the Smart Music information night or contact Mr. Brumbaugh for more information.

 

EXTRA CREDIT

Students will always have the opportunity to gain Extra Credit by: taking private lessons on their instrument, participating in Solo & Ensemble Contest, tutoring younger students, taking piano lessons, attending community concerts (No Rock concerts, please!), participating in youth symphony, and playing “mini concerts” for mom and dad.

 

PRIVATE LESSONS

We STRONGLY encourage all students to take private lessons on their instrument, even if it is only a few lessons. Not only is this a great way to maintain your musical skills, but it also provides invaluable one-on-one instruction from a highly trained professional musician on that instrument.  Please contact Mr. Brumbaugh for private lesson recommendations.