- 1. How old does a student have to be to join band?
- 2. What instruments are used in band?
- 3. How old does a student have to be to join a guitar class?
- 5. Which guitar class/instrument is best for my student? Where do I get one?
- 6. How do I sign them up?
1. How old does a student have to be to join band?
A student needs to be at least a 5th grader to join the "PEC
Concert Band". Most band students start in 5th grade, but all 5th
though 8th graders may join with the approval of their
parent/guardian.
2. What instruments are used in band?
They can choose from one of the following instruments to play:
flute
clarinet
alto saxophone
trumpet
trombone
percussion (snare drum & bells)
bass guitar
Please note that the percussionists and bass guitarists will need
to have a playing exam prior to joining--any 5th though 8th
grader can audition with the approval of their parent/guardian.
After some years of experience, a student can switch from trumpet
to French horn or switch from trombone to tuba, for example.
3. How old does a student have to be to join a guitar class?
The student needs to be at least a 5th grader to join a guitar
class. Guitar classes are open for students, 5th to 8th grade.
5. Which guitar class/instrument is best for my student? Where do I get one?
A placement/proficiency audition will help Mr. Myers set up the
three guitar classes; with the appropriate ratio of students with
their appropriate level of current skill. We can revisit this
placement if the student shows enough improvement and requested
to change to a different level of class.
STUDENTS SHOULD HAVE/OWN AN ACOUSTIC GUITAR TO JOIN. You should
not rent a guitar. Please ask Mr. Myers on recommendations (ex;
NOT a Wal-Mart toy guitar; go to Bizzare Guitars, Sam Ash, a Guitar Center,
Craig’s List or a reputable music store that sells acoustic
guitars—a good student model could be approximately $100 to $250)
6. How do I sign them up?
Add their name and indicated information to the appropriate sign–
up sheet or call or email Mr. Myers w/your students’ name, grade
for the Fall, experience level on their instrument (if any) and
TWO instrument preferences.
You can rent an instrument then from “Music and Arts”, "Musical
Surprise", or any other music instrument rental store. If you’ve
got other arrangements for rental, purchase or if you already have
an instrument in the family; just let me know so I can check out
your instrument. If you have any other questions call or email
Mr. Myers at 623-546-7282 or mmyers@pecschools.org