Milford Band Boosters
Sixth Grade

2010-2011 Season

Friday, May 12, 2010 Beginning Band Packet

Dear 5th Grade Parents,

Beginning band instruction will be available to your child on a variety of musical instruments next school year! To ensure all beginning musicians get a proper start, the Milford School District will conduct a one week beginning band program held at McCormick Elementary School the week of August 9 – August 13. Instruments offered include the flute, clarinet, trumpet, french horn, trombone, baritone and tuba.

The summer band course will be held during the afternoon and will be taught by the Milford instrumental staff. Participation in the summer program is required for all students planning to participate in 6th grade band. After completing the summer program, sixth grade band members meet for rehearsals before school three times per week. Families are responsible for providing transportation to band class throughout the school year.

The Milford Band program has established itself as one of the finest instrumental music programs in the tri-state area. The concert bands, marching band, and jazz ensemble have received numerous awards and honors. The Milford Junior High Concert Band (2010, 2005, 2002) and the Milford High School Symphonic Band (1996) have performed at the Ohio Music Education Association Professional Conference. The Concert Band, Symphonic Band and Junior High Concert Band consistently received top ratings at the annual OMEA concert band festivals. The jazz ensemble attends and receives awards at a variety of festivals. The marching band has appeared at the King Orange Parade in Miami, Magic Music Days at Disney World in Orlando and the Bands of America Grand National Championships at the RCA Dome in Indianapolis. In addition to large group honors, students are encouraged to attend the OMEA Solo and Ensemble Festival at both the Junior High and High School levels, as well as audition for various honor bands.

After reviewing the information contained in this packet, the attached instrument preference questionnaire should be returned to school with your child. The forms will be collected by the band directors when they visit 5th grade classes the week of May 17th to conduct personal interviews and assist the students in making a wise instrument choice. Parental involvement is essential if your child is to successfully take advantage of this important educational opportunity. A meeting has been scheduled for Monday, May 24th at 7PM in the high school auditorium. Both educational and business aspects of the program will be discussed in detail, and information regarding the instrument rental process will also be covered. It is essential that an adult be present at this meeting.

Please take a moment to review the material enclosed and offer your child the opportunity to participate in something new and exciting - MUSIC. By completing and returning the questionnaire, you are giving your child something that he/she will have for the rest of their life.

Sincerely,

Paul Schrameck
Aimee Everett
Brian Brown
Chrissy Hutzel