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Beginning Band
The following website contains useful information about beginning band. It also has sound clips for each instrument. http://www.beginband.com/
The following list shows the content in the site:

• Selecting the Right Band or Orchestra Instrument
• A General Overview of the Instruments
• Tips on Buying Quality Band and Orchestra Instruments

• Which instruments are allowed in band or orchestra?
• Is it possible to play the guitar or piano in band or orchestra class?
• Which instrument should I choose?
• Should we buy a new or used instrument?
• What’s the difference between a fiddle and a violin?
• What’s the difference between a Violin and Viola?
• The saxophone is too big or too expensive. Is there an alternative to a saxophone for beginners?
• Should we start with the Alto or Tenor Saxophone?
• Is it possible to play the oboe or the bassoon as a beginner?
• What’s the difference between a trumpet and a cornet?
• Which percussion instrument should we start with?
• Which instrument is the easiest to learn?
• Do girls or boys do better on certain instruments?
• How often should a beginner practice?
• Who is qualified to teach private lessons to a beginner?
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Beginning and Intermediate Band
White on top, black on the bottom. Boys try for black socks and black shoes. Boys wear long ties. If you cannot get white on top and black on the bottom, go for light on top and dark on the bottom. If you cannot do that, dress nicely. The band program will supply any clothing for those who are not able to provide for themselves. Please contact the band director at least a week before the performance if you need help with clothing.

Advanced and Jazz Band

Black shirts, black slacks (boys and girls). Boys; black socks and black dress shoes. Please, no sneakers. The band program will supply ties for the boys and sashes for the girls. The band program will supply any clothing for those who are not able to provide for themselves. Please contact the band director at least a week before the performance if you need help with clothing.

Need a list of local music stores that sell/rent band instruments, and sell supplies? Here's a list: