Concert Band

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concertband2010Concert Band will be offered on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 2:10-2:55. I am looking forward to working with students on new and exciting music I discovered this summer.  As in the past, I will try to find as many opportunities to show off their talents throughout the year.  Please take a look at our performance calendar and let me know if your child will not be able to attend any of our scheduled performances.

trumpets2010Because students are now in Concert Band they are expected to provide their own instrument.  I need to offer the school-owned instruments to my Beginning Band students first.  If any instruments remain available, I would be happy to check one out to a Concert Band student.  Each student will need to provide their own copy of the “I Recommend” exercise book for their instrument which is available at the following music stores:

  • Music Shoppe 2401 Meridian, Bellingham, 360-647-9160
  • Hugo Helmer Music Store, 1025 Goldenrod Rd. Burlington, 360-757-0270
  • Cascade Music 306 State Ave, Marysville, 360-659-8555

Since this is the start of a new year, it would be helpful to make sure that each student has the essential materials for success.

Flute, Clarinet and Saxophone players need to have a cleaning cloth to help dry out the instrument between practices which helps save the pads and will end up saving you money in the long run.

Clarinets and Saxophones need to have a good supply of reeds. I suggest that they use 2 ½ size reeds.  Getting them in a reed saver sleeve is best, or you can purchase a multiple reed saver and have several reeds ready all the time.

Brass players need to have valve oil and a cleaning snake to help keep the instrument in proper playing condition.

Percussionists need to have a good set of concert snare sticks that are labeled with their names on it.

ALL INSTRUMENTS need to have a label on them, like a luggage tag. If you have any questions feel free to contact me at the school (428-3912) or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it me.

Vince Fejeran, Band Director