This page contains information on how to join the Beginner Band program at Douglas Middle School for the 2021-2022 School year.
Please register by March 9th!

Este página explica como unirse con La Programa de Banda para Principiantes en Douglas el año escolar 2021-2022.
Por favor registrese antes del 9 de marzo.
ESPAÑOL- INFORMACION DE LA BANDA PARA PRINCIPIANTES- HAGA CLICK AQUI!

INTRODUCTION
​​Hello parents and students! My name is Mr. Jesse Tiner and I am excited about the opportunity to have YOU in our band program. Please enjoy the instrument demonstration videos! Once you know what instrument you would like to learn next year, we need for parents to read the information you will find here, then use the GOOGLE form to respond and let us know that you want to be in band!

HOW TO JOIN!
1. READ the facts and info below about beginner band!
2. RESPOND using the google form: GOOGLE FORM(CLICK)
​3. If you have any trouble or questions, e-mail Mr. Tiner at tiner.jesse@marshallk12.org.
4. Register by March 9!

INSTRUMENT DEMONSTRATIONS
Please click on the links to learn more about each instrument!
The instruments are listed under the three different "families" of instruments- Woodwinds, Brass, and Percussion!

WOODWIND
FLUTE
CLARINET
SAXOPHONE
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BRASS
TRUMPET
FRENCH HORN
TROMBONE
BARITONE (Euphonium)
​TUBA

PERCUSSION
Percussion students will learn drums and keyboard instruments. Here are two videos of examples!
VIDEO 1
VIDEO 2

FACTS AND INFORMATION!
★     6th grade is THE year for beginning band.  It is VERY difficult to start band in 7th or 8th grade.
★     6th grade band meets daily during the regular school day.
​★     6th grade band students still get to have PE during the school year.
★     6th grade band students are able to participate in other school activities.  Current band members run cross country and track, play football, basketball, soccer, tennis, etc. GO EAGLES!!!
★     6th grade band students do NOT regularly rehearse after school, but WILL have 2-3 required after school/evening concerts.  The main ones will be the Christmas Concert (December) and Spring Concert (May).
★     6th grade band students do NOT need to know how to play an instrument to join the band – most beginners have absolutely NO knowledge of how to read music or play an instrument.
★     Learning to play an instrument and belonging to the school band opens up a world of opportunity.  Through band, members will learn music, self-discipline, cooperation, problem solving, goal setting, self-expression, memory skills, concentration, poise, and self-esteem.  Band members excel in most everything!

WHAT’S NEXT!?
★     Band students will need to acquire their selected instrument.  ALL information about renting/purchasing an instrument will be sent home with students when school starts! There are VERY affordable ways to acquire an instrument by rental or purchase.  New instruments can be rented for $25-$60/monthly and we have some school instruments available to rent for $25 semester. A list of approved instrument brands will be provided to parents. Brands not on the list are to be avoided or verified with Mr. Tiner. Cheaper instruments break easily, cannot be repaired, and make it very difficult for your student to be successful. 

★     A class fee of $35 also must be paid when school starts. This fee is separate from any instrument rental fee and includes the band book to be used in class, a class t-shirt, and other music.

★     Once students have decided what instrument they want to play, fill out and submit the GOOGLE FORM(CLICK).

★     Please direct any questions to Mr. Tiner by e-mail:     tiner.jesse@marshallk12.org

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