Norton 5th Grade Beginning Band
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(If you are not yet signed up for this class but would like to scroll down to the "special message at bottom of page)
2023-2024 Fifth Grade Band
We are excited to introduce a new class to the wonderful experiences of music making. Students will be bringing home more information over the next two weeks about instrument selection, rental programs, etc. We will also post all the info on our MS Band DASHBOARD (See below).
To get started, students should join our google classroom:
GOOGLE CLASSROOM:
All students need to join our Google Classroom. The 5th Grade Google Classroom code is24t5eoh
Parents, communication is key to ensure your child is successful in band class:
REMIND! - This communication tool is how we will be letting you know of schedule changes, concert reminders, etc. If you are not signed up yet it is easy to do! To get a text, simply text this message: @5nortband to this number: 81010. If you would like an email: send a message to: [email protected] There is an app, but it is not necessary. With the app, you will see all old messages as well as be able to text us directly through the app and we can also send you a direct message through the app.
NORTON SCHOOLS WEBSITE: Go to the Middle School Page and look for Norton Bands on left side. All info sent home will be posted there as well.
Middle School Band DASHBOARD
Parents, while REMIND is our regular way to communicate, everything we tell the students, hand out to the students, will also be accessible on our DASHBOARD. Fundraisers, calendars, Private Lesson in fo, etc will all be in one place. Bookmark this, so you always can check what's going on and you won't miss anything. Norton Middle School Dashboard
Phone: 330-825-5607 ext. 532609 or 330-825-7277
First Concert!!
Winter Band Concert
Thursday, December 7th, 2023
NHS Performing Arts Center
5th & 7th Bands at 6:30 pm(students report at 6pm)
6th & 8th Bands at 8:00 pm (students report at 7:30pm)
5th Grade Dress up! White tops and Black Bottoms.
6-8 - Dress black bottoms and T-shirt (Polo handed out)
5th Grade Band Instrument Rental Meeting
September 6, 2023
Students will be making final decisions as to what instrument they will be playing. Some students may already have an instrument, know where they will be getting one, or have another option in procuring an instrument.
For those who need to rent or purchase an instrument, you have a few ways of doing that.
You can attend the meeting, here at NMS, on September 6, 2023
PRACTICING
PRACTICE HELP: Please help get your students into a routine. Start small. 10 or 15 min. each day. Make sure they have a quiet place if possible. Have them practice what we did in class that week. They will sound “interesting” at first. Be encouraging. We all crawled before we walked. They will get there!!
BAND BOOKS
BOOKS: Make sure they have a “Tradition of Excellence” Book 1 for their instrument. Put their names on the outer cover and inside.
STORAGE: At home, please make sure they store their instrument in a warm place. Not too hot or too cold. Temperature does affect the instruments. (don’t leave in car in winter). At school we have storage shelves for each instrument in the band room area. Students can drop off in the morning and grab as they leave.
PRIVATE LESSONS: Always a good idea as they start out. If you think you may be interested, we have a list of teachers. Just ask. The Norton Music Boosters pay for $7 of each lesson. (Average lesson costs range from ($12-$25 per half hour, depending on teacher).
If you know of a classmate who is not signed up but interested in joining band, share the info below with them:
* A Special Message for Norton Students from Star Wars Actor: WATCH HERE!! Steps to Join 5th Grade Band for the 2022-2023 School Year.
1) View Introduction video: Click Here
2) Put Band on your 5th Grade Class Schedule!!! (Counselors will be speaking to you soon)
4) Choose which instrument to play! (note: we start trumpet and trombone from brass family)
5) Look for more info to come in our Fall Band Meetings
F.A.Q.
Can my child be in band and Choir?
YES. Band and
choir will meet at different times.
Can I buy instead
of rent?
YES. We suggest
renting first during 5th grade to get an idea of how your child will do, but
ultimately that is your choice.
Can my child
be involved in sports?
YES. Band is
only during school. There will only be a couple evening concerts. Students continue doing band and other sports
all the way through High School with minimal conflict.
Does learning an instrument really enhance my child’s other learning?
YES!! Studies have
shown that those students studying an instrument consistently scored higher on
achievement tests and other forms of evaluation than those students who were
not involved in band.