Copies of Band AssignmentsFind the practice record, pass off sheet, etc. here.
Important Documents
Instrument RentalLocal stores that rent/sell instruments:
Chesbro Music Co. Mike's Music Howard Instrument Services Piano Gallery (Idaho Falls)
PercussionPercussion is taught only in 6th Grade. We have limited parts for percussionists, so only 10 students are accepted each year. If your student is interested in doing percussion, they should take a look at this audition form. Forms are available at the beginning of 3rd Trimester and auditions will be held in April.
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About Our Bands5th Grade Band: This is our beginning band. Students will learn how to play an instrument of their choosing from the Woodwind family (flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, saxophone) or Brass family (trumpet, trombone, French horn, baritone, tuba). Students will also learn the basics of music reading, music theory, and performance. Students are required to practice outside of class and will perform in an evening concert each trimester. Students should rent or buy an instrument from a local music store and keep their instrument in good repair. The school also has a limited supply of instruments that may be rented. Students should have their instrument by the second week of school.
6th Grade Band: This class will build upon the basics learned in 5th grade band. While most students in this band have already played for a year, this class is open to all students, including those who have not played previously! Students will focus on learning skills that will improve instrumental performance and help them work together as an ensemble. This class includes the Percussion family of instruments. Percussion enrollment is limited, so students interested in percussion should talk with Mrs. Thackeray about the audition process during their 5th grade year. Students are required to practice outside of class and will perform in an evening concert each trimester as well as in a band festival in April. Students should rent or buy an instrument from a local music store and keep their instrument in good repair. The school also has a limited supply of instruments that may be rented. Our DirectorSUSANNA BLACKWOOD is an Idaho native who began playing violin in 2nd grade and continued learning a variety of instruments as she grew up. She studied music at the University of Nevada Reno performing in the Wolfpack Marching Band, Jazz Band and Wind Ensemble. She received her credential in 2000 from California State University Chico. She has been teaching for 17 years leading groups from beginning band through high school marching band. While living in Susanville, California she led the Susanville Youth Orchestra, performed in the Susanville Symphony on bassoon and the Susanville Swing Band as lead tenor sax and flute. She is an enthusiastic music teacher whose students thrive under her tutelage
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