Welcome to the Rippon band program!
UPDATE 9/20/18
There will be an extension to the instrument rental fee deadline. The new deadline for the $60 instrument rental fee is Friday October 5th. Please email Mr. Bradner with any questions or concerns. bradnedr@pwcs.edu
UPDATE 9/13/18
All 6th Grade band students have had their schedules adjusted to place them in the correct class based on what instrument they will be playing.
Students will be receiving their mouthpieces during the next 2 classes and we will exclusively use the mouthpieces for practice over the next 2-3 weeks. Our work on the mouthpieces will ensure that all students have a fundamental understanding of tone production before actually playing the fully assembled instrument.
INSTRUMENT RENTAL
Instruments will be issued to students starting next week (9/17-21) so please make sure your know which rental option works best for your family.
Option 1: Rent the instrument from a local music store.
Typically costs 20-30 dollars per month and payments accumulate towards total
ownership of the instrument.
Option 2: Rent the instrument from the school.
Full school-year rental is $60 (cash or check to Rippon Middle School)
Students on free lunch are eligible for a free instrument rental if they have completed the fee waiver form (front office).
Option 3: Family purchases a new or used instrument.
New instruments are not generally recommended for beginners because they may decide to quit playing the instrument in 5 months.
Used instruments are a great option because a little research can help you obtain a quality name brand instrument for a fraction of the cost to buy a new one.
Please refer to the Files and Documents tab for the band handbook, instrument rental information, and the participation fee letter.