We have a baritone saxophone! Thanks to a great deal from Music Trader in Maple Valley, Ms. Reitan was able to purchase a used (but it looks new) professional model Dolnet Eb baritione saxophone. They sold it to us for about 1/2 the cost of a new instrument. They also gave us a brand-new soft case. Christophe will be our new baritone saxophone player. Donations to cover the cost are welcome!
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Zero Hour Jazz Band to perform at Seattle Center Winterfest December 6th
The band will perform on the Seattle Center Armory stage Friday, December 6th from 12:30pm - 1:15pm. All are welcome to come and cheer on the performance. Following the performance the band will enjoy an hour of ice-skating at the Seattle Center Winterfest rink a short walk from the Armory. |
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. *All Electric Bass spots have been filled for 2019-2020
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.
5. Percussion: Two pair size 5A hickory (plastic tip) drums sticks. Ms. Reitan-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. *All Electric Bass spots have been filled for 2019-2020
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.
5. Percussion: Two pair size 5A hickory (plastic tip) drums sticks. Ms. Reitan-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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