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Instrument Selection Night!!
AHJS Fine Arts Building We look forward to having you join the Mighty Mule Band Program at the Junior School! Our program is large and successful because we seek out and use the best information and teaching methods. Our program is one of the best! Instrument Selection Night will occur on the following 2 dates - you only need to attend ONE of these evenings to pick your instrument for next year! Wednesday, April 2nd from 5:30 to 7:30 PM Thursday, April 3rd from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM Additional Date COMING SOON!! This event will be hosted in the Junior School Fine Arts Building. |
Videos and Performances
Beginning Band Hype Video!
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Instrument Selection
Our goal for the individual student:
Match each student with an instrument on which they will be successful!
Our goal for the entire group:
Develop balanced instrumentation so that students have a good "band" experience.
It is VERY important that you and your child watch each instrument video on the Instrument Survey prior to your selection appointment.
What We Will Do at In-Person Appointments:
We also show students how to:
Our goal for the individual student:
Match each student with an instrument on which they will be successful!
Our goal for the entire group:
Develop balanced instrumentation so that students have a good "band" experience.
It is VERY important that you and your child watch each instrument video on the Instrument Survey prior to your selection appointment.
What We Will Do at In-Person Appointments:
- Evaluate any potential embouchure issues related to the physical characteristics of the lips, teeth, and jaw.
- Compare the student's sound on a variety of instruments to determine which are a good fit.
We also show students how to:
- Form a very basic embouchure after instruction and guidance.
- Sustain a tone on the mouthpiece/small instrument for 3-5 counts after instruction and practice.
- Hold the instruments by themselves.
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Instrument Selection Steps for Every Future Band Family
STEP 1
Watch at least 3 different Meet the Band Instrument Videos - Click HERE
STEP 2
Stop by the AHJS Fine Arts Building April 2nd or April 3rd between 5:30-7:30 PM. ***Additional date coming soon!***
STEP 3
The student and at least one parent must attend the in-person appointment
At the appointment we will:
STEP 4
You will contact High School Music Service or other local music stores to set up an instrument rental to be ready at the start of the school year. They have a list of instruments and the supplies we use. We strongly recommend this is done by July 1. If you need assistance with the cost of the instrument, we will get you that information.
STEP 5
Prepare to be a member of the AHJS Band family!
You will make music, make friends, and make memories!!!
Welcome to the Mighty Mule Band!
If you have any questions or issues with the website or forms, please contact:
Mrs. Megan Whitty
Director of Junior School Bands
[email protected]
STEP 1
Watch at least 3 different Meet the Band Instrument Videos - Click HERE
STEP 2
Stop by the AHJS Fine Arts Building April 2nd or April 3rd between 5:30-7:30 PM. ***Additional date coming soon!***
STEP 3
The student and at least one parent must attend the in-person appointment
At the appointment we will:
- Go over your student's top choices.
- Show how to produce a sound.
- Ask students to try some quick exercises with us.
STEP 4
You will contact High School Music Service or other local music stores to set up an instrument rental to be ready at the start of the school year. They have a list of instruments and the supplies we use. We strongly recommend this is done by July 1. If you need assistance with the cost of the instrument, we will get you that information.
STEP 5
Prepare to be a member of the AHJS Band family!
You will make music, make friends, and make memories!!!
Welcome to the Mighty Mule Band!
If you have any questions or issues with the website or forms, please contact:
Mrs. Megan Whitty
Director of Junior School Bands
[email protected]
