instrument selection
Instrument Selection
Each Instrument is Unique and Fun
Music is an important part of your child's education and is a rewarding experience that will enrich your child's life for years to come. The opportunity for your child is now. As a parent, you have the chance to introduce your child to a beautiful and fulfilling world, to develop abilities and interests that may otherwise never be discovered. Your decision to enroll your child in band may be one of the most important contributions you make to his/her life.
In Rockwall ISD all 6th grade beginners start on either flute, clarinet, trumpet, or trombone. In december of their 6th grade year, students can then audition to be switched over to the other instruments (oboe, bassoon, saxophone, french horn, euphonium, tuba, percussion). When you sign up for band, be sure to tell a band director wich instrument you would eventually like to end up on, so we can start you on the right instrument. For example, if you would like to play saxophone we would start you out on clarinet. (Students wishing to play percussion can start on any instrument). This process will be further explained in the parent meeting in April.
Most importantly….
DO NOT immediately run out and get an instrument until you have met with the directors at the Band Parent Information sessions (in April) so you are sure you have all the necessary information about quality brands and models and the list of required accessories to accompany the instrument. Do not buy used instruments from various sources such as pawn shops and E-Bay without consulting one of the Cain Band Directors. Consider this purchase as important to your child’s success as the purchase of a vehicle is to your family’s safety. Take precaution in instruments whose history you are unaware of as there may be hidden defects (even in some new instruments, depending on brand).
Which instrument would you like to play?
Woodwinds: Flute Oboe Clarinet Bassoon Saxophone
Brass: Trumpet French Horn Trombone Euphonium Tuba