This document provides information for parents about joining the Kahla Middle School band program. It introduces the two band directors, lists the instruments taught, discusses renting or purchasing instruments, and details the process for instrument interviews, including sign-up details. Students will have a 15-minute individual interview to determine the best instrument match based on their abilities and the needs of the band.

1. Welcome
KAHLA MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND

2. Meet the Band Directors
 Mrs. Rosas
 Clarinet – primary
instrument
 Woodwind Specialist
 Teaching for 17 years
 Mr. Cabrera
 Trombone – primary
instrument
 Brass/Percussion Specialist
 Teaching for 17 years

3. Instruments We Teach In Band
Woodwinds
 Flute
 Oboe
 Clarinet
 Saxophone
 Bassoon
Brass/Percussion
 Trumpet
 French Horn
 Trombone
 Euphonium
 Tuba
 Percussion
 Snare Drum
 Marimba

4. Rent or Purchase Instruments
 Music Stores provide excellent rental plans
 Rent to own – investment at the end of payment plan
 Trade-In value toward an upgraded instrument as the student
progresses
 Supplies needed to maintain
 Valve oils
 Reeds
 Cleaning swabs
 Teach maintenance and cleaning during classes
 Teach how to protect and not lose your investment
 Security – Band Hall

5. School-Owned Instruments
 Instruments provided by the school due to cost of instrument
(+$3000)
 No fee for use
 Need Supplies
 Mouthpiece
 Valve oils
 Reeds
 Cleaning supplies
 Sign contract agreement to care for instrument
 Teach maintenance and cleaning during classes
 Teach how to protect and not lose your investment
 Security – Band Hall

6. Instrument Interviews15 Minutes
Appointments
 Physical
Characteristics
that will help
student be
successful on that
instrument
 No tear drop
lip for flute
 Large hands
for saxophone
and bassoon
 Consider
student’s interest
for playing that
instrument
 Consider balance
of the band –
everyone can’t
play Trumpet
 Aptitude for
instrument
 Prefer piano for
percussion
 Pitch-matching for
French Horn and
Trombone

7. Sign Up Genius
 April 14 (Saturday) 9am-noon
 April 24 (Tuesday) 4pm-8pm
 April 26 (Thursday) 4pm-8pm
 Computers available to use for sign up
 Email a reminder 2 days before
 Don’t forget to add to your calendar
 If your child doesn’t interview, we cannot guarantee they
will play the instrument they want. When it fills up, we will
not accept more for that instrument.

8. Sign Up Genius Link
www.SignUpGenius.com/go/
4090A4BACAE2EA7FD0-
instrument