Clearwood Jr. High Band

More FAQ will be added during the year.

1. Who is eligible to join the band?
2. Can you be in other activities and be in band?
3. Do I have to be able to read music before joining the band?
4. Does the band go on field trips?
5. Do you have to own an instrument to join the band?

Who is eligible to join the band?

Any student in the 5th - 8th grade who would like to learn an instrument and
perform.

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Can you be in other activities and be in band?

Absolutely....The band is the largest student organization at Clearwood and
has included members of every sports team, cheerleaders, Cougarettes, and
numerous other organizations on campus.

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Do I have to be able to read music before joining the band?

Students learn to read music in the class.  No prior musical experience is
required to join the Clearwood Band.

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Does the band go on field trips?

The Clearwood Band has several school performances and a few field trips
during the year. The 5th grade beginner band only performs a few times in the
spring.  The Jr. High students perform approximately 12 - 15 times during the
school year. (sometimes more)

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Do you have to own an instrument to join the band?

In most cases, yes.  We do have some school - owned "high need" instruments. 
Students do need to purchase a mouthpiece of their own to play these.  These
instruments are: Horn, Euphonium, and Tuba.  The band also furnishes a lot of
the percussion instruments.  Percussion students should have a snare drum,
bell kit, concert sticks and bell mallets.

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