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Beginning Band Summer Band Camp 2021 Click on the button below to sign up for one or more 30 minute coaching sessions. $20 per session For enrolled HFS Students Monday - Friday August 16-20 12:00noon to 6:00pm Congratulations "Most Inspirational Zero Hour Jazz Band" 2019-2020. Students vote for an 8th grade band member who inspired them in band. Daniel Munar and Robbie Ponzo
Quotes from fellow band members: Daniel: "For us new 6th graders, he made us feel comfortable." "He helps me a lot when I get lost in the music." "Always prepared. When the director calls out to play something, Daniel is always ready." "Daniel listens attentively" Robbie: "Always shows up to band, he's very good at playing his instrument, and he's always helping other people, especially the trombone players." "He really loves to play his instrument!" "He's (Robbie) is very enthusiastic when he plays trombone!" Director's Award: Mrs. Horn chose an 8th grade band member who exemplifies service and willingness to play beyond the comfort zone. Francois, in only his second year playing the tenor saxophone agreed to play a solo in which he improvised in the spirit of Jazz! Francois helped set up band whenever he arrived early. Fifth Graders Complete Living Room Concert Assignment, performing songs from their beginning band book for families |
Congratulations Patrick Moore! 5th Grade students voted for Patrick as their "most inspirational" in Beginning Band. Quotes from 5th grade students about Patrick:
"Patrick inspires (the band) to, like, play better at their instrument." "Patrick plays music that is not in the band book and it makes me want to play more songs." "He's good at his instrument, nice everybody, he's calm and quiet." "He can play music by ear!" 
At our usual HFS graduations the 5th,6th and 7th grade band students combine to play Pomp and Circumstance as the 8th grade process down the aisle. 2020 is different, but the 8th graders band members wanted to represent themselves for their Youtube live graduation video. Here is their playing at home, together version of Pomp and Circumstance. Daniel: trumpet, Robbie, trombone: Francois, tenor saxophone, Naomi, flute, Elliana, clarinet and Matthew, alto saxophone
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Mrs. Horn's Remote Class Schedule and "Office" Hour- Friday:
7am - 9am: Morning Office hours
9am-Noon: ZOOM band lessons or small group meetings
(there are openings on Thursday and Friday mornings!)
Noon-1:00pm: Lunch (also a good time to email with a quick question)
1pm-3:30pm: ZOOM band lessons and small group meetings
(currently openings on Monday, Thursday and Friday, contact me to sign up! Dhorn@hfsauburn.com)
4pm - 5:00pm: Afternoon "office" time
Emails and phone calls after 5pm will be responded to the following morning.
Beginning Band Spring Remote Learning Assignment: The Living Room Concert
Hello 5th Grade Band! Please join the newly formed Google Classroom for 5th Grade Band! This is the easiest way for me to share instructional videos to help you play your instrument and create assignments! The join code is: vy4cmjh
5th Grade Patrick having a beginning band lesson with Mrs. Horn 3/20/19
All assignments will be posted in the REMOTE MUSIC Google Classroom for Zero Hour Jazz Band and BEGINNING BAND Google Classroom for 5th grade
Incoming 5th Grade Beginning Band Parent Information
All 5th Grade Students learn a band instrument as part of the 5th grade Music Curriculum
Students may choose one of the following instruments for their beginning band year:
Flute, Clarinet, Trumpet, Trombone, Percussion, or Electric Bass Guitar
*Note: Only two percussion students per year. *Electric Bass students must have their own equipment (guitar, lightweight carrying case, amp cable, tuner)
Families must obtain an instrument for student to use for 5th grade.
OPTIONS: Borrow an HFS band instrument (flute, clarinet, trumpet or trombone) $30 covers the entire school year!
HFS band instruments are worn but are in well maintained, working condition.
OR Rent a "like new" instrument from B-Natural Music in Bonney Lake, Music Trader in Maple Valley, Music & Arts in Kent or Ted Brown Music. (multiple locations). Rental fee is paid monthly via credit card. Monthly fee ranges from $15 to $30 a month depending on the instrument and if it used or new. Most of the rental payment is applied to purchase. The rental fee also covers replacing the instrument if it needs a repair during the rental period.
Students who want to play electric bass guitar must purchase their own bass guitar, with a case. Bass guitar students will also need to purchase a small practice bass amplifier to keep at home for practice. B-Natural Music, Ted Brown Music and Guitar Center are all excellent places to purchase a guitar. Student should try holding the bass guitar in the store to be sure the instrument is a comfortable size.
B Natural Music Rentals: 18801 Veterans Memorial Drive E. Suite 3, Bonney Lake
http://www.bnaturalmusic.org/
Rent in person at the store. Ask for the owner Stephen Marks and mention Holy Family School
Ted Brown Music Rentals:
https://www.tedbrownmusic.com/topic.aspx?name=instrument-rentals
ARE YOU THINKING OF PURCHASING A NEW INSTRUMENT? There are many low cost instruments that are not suitable for student musicians. If you are considering purchasing a new instrument .. please email dreitan@hfsauburn.com before you purchase! An instrument purchased through Amazon, Ebay, Musician's Friend or Brass and Woodwind internet sites can be an excellent choice.. but ask for advice about the brand of instrument to purchase. Music instruments are expensive. Low cost new instruments generally become unplayable before the year is through.
Do you have a family instrument that your student can use? Take it to a music store and have it cleaned up and checked over before school begins. B Natural Music in Bonney Lake is our school instrument repair center. Or, check with your own neighborhood music store.
OTHER ITEMS TO PURCHASE BEFORE SCHOOL BEGINS IN SEPTEMBER:
1. EVERYONE: Essential Elements 2000 Beginning Band Book, for the instrument the student will be playing.
2. CLARINETS: Rico brand clarinet reeds size 2.0 (these can be purchased on Amazon and at music stores). Purchase one large box, it will last for the entire year.
3. TRUMPETS AND TROMBONES: Slide/valve oil (Blue Juice brand is great and can be purchased on Amazon)
4. BASS GUITAR: Guitar that will be comfortable for student to hold. Soft case for carrying. Small practice amp for at home practice. Sturdy Guitar to Amp cord.
Bass Guitar (Snark brand) tuner. Or purchase a tuning app for the smart phone
5. Percussion: Two pair size 5A hickory (plastic tip) drums sticks. Mrs. Horn recommends: Vic Firth Brand 5A Hickory sticks
All 5th Grade Students learn a band instrument as part of the 5th grade Music Curriculum
Students may choose one of the following instruments for their beginning band year:
Flute, Clarinet, Trumpet, Trombone, Percussion, or Electric Bass Guitar
*Note: Only two percussion students per year. *Electric Bass students must have their own equipment (guitar, lightweight carrying case, amp cable, tuner)
Families must obtain an instrument for student to use for 5th grade.
OPTIONS: Borrow an HFS band instrument (flute, clarinet, trumpet or trombone) $30 covers the entire school year!
HFS band instruments are worn but are in well maintained, working condition.
OR Rent a "like new" instrument from B-Natural Music in Bonney Lake, Music Trader in Maple Valley, Music & Arts in Kent or Ted Brown Music. (multiple locations). Rental fee is paid monthly via credit card. Monthly fee ranges from $15 to $30 a month depending on the instrument and if it used or new. Most of the rental payment is applied to purchase. The rental fee also covers replacing the instrument if it needs a repair during the rental period.
Students who want to play electric bass guitar must purchase their own bass guitar, with a case. Bass guitar students will also need to purchase a small practice bass amplifier to keep at home for practice. B-Natural Music, Ted Brown Music and Guitar Center are all excellent places to purchase a guitar. Student should try holding the bass guitar in the store to be sure the instrument is a comfortable size.
B Natural Music Rentals: 18801 Veterans Memorial Drive E. Suite 3, Bonney Lake
http://www.bnaturalmusic.org/
Rent in person at the store. Ask for the owner Stephen Marks and mention Holy Family School
Ted Brown Music Rentals:
https://www.tedbrownmusic.com/topic.aspx?name=instrument-rentals
ARE YOU THINKING OF PURCHASING A NEW INSTRUMENT? There are many low cost instruments that are not suitable for student musicians. If you are considering purchasing a new instrument .. please email dreitan@hfsauburn.com before you purchase! An instrument purchased through Amazon, Ebay, Musician's Friend or Brass and Woodwind internet sites can be an excellent choice.. but ask for advice about the brand of instrument to purchase. Music instruments are expensive. Low cost new instruments generally become unplayable before the year is through.
Do you have a family instrument that your student can use? Take it to a music store and have it cleaned up and checked over before school begins. B Natural Music in Bonney Lake is our school instrument repair center. Or, check with your own neighborhood music store.
OTHER ITEMS TO PURCHASE BEFORE SCHOOL BEGINS IN SEPTEMBER:
1. EVERYONE: Essential Elements 2000 Beginning Band Book, for the instrument the student will be playing.
2. CLARINETS: Rico brand clarinet reeds size 2.0 (these can be purchased on Amazon and at music stores). Purchase one large box, it will last for the entire year.
3. TRUMPETS AND TROMBONES: Slide/valve oil (Blue Juice brand is great and can be purchased on Amazon)
4. BASS GUITAR: Guitar that will be comfortable for student to hold. Soft case for carrying. Small practice amp for at home practice. Sturdy Guitar to Amp cord.
Bass Guitar (Snark brand) tuner. Or purchase a tuning app for the smart phone
5. Percussion: Two pair size 5A hickory (plastic tip) drums sticks. Mrs. Horn recommends: Vic Firth Brand 5A Hickory sticks
Zero Hour Jazz Band
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Zero Hour Jazz Band Rehearsals 7:30am- 8:20am Door opens at 7:00am for early arrivals Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays for 6th, 7th and 8th grade. Zero Hour Jazz Band is a graded class. Performances are required and part of the class (exceptions are dealt with on an individual basis). Parents and students agree to participation in all rehearsals and evening and school performances when signing up for the class. THERE IS NO FEE FOR THIS CLASS! All who are registered HFS students and agree to participation guidelines are admitted. The band plays classic swing style big band music, funk, blues and rock standards, and a several classic concert band arrangements. |
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Holy Family School maintains a band instrument lending library. A small annual fee ensures a clarinet, flute, trumpet, trombone or saxophone for any student interested in borrowing an instrument to play in band, while enrolled at HFS.
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