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Welcome to the New Egypt Middle School Band!To sign your child up, please click the link below.
Parents, please use the "Helpful Resources" page located
on the left column to help your child practice smarter and
more efficiently. Also, they should visit and play along with
the "Recordings of Band Music" page as well.
Which instrument is the one for you?
Pick your instrument by listening to the videos of demonstrations below.
- Flute
- Oboe
- Clarinet
- Bassoon
- Saxophone
- Trumpet
- French Horn
- Trombone
- Euphonium
- Tuba
- Percussion
- Mallet Percussion
- Parent Testimonials About the Band
- Students Speak About the Band Experience
Band was offered as an arts elective beginning in the 2013-14 school year, and is continuing throughout the school year. Students wishing to learn an instrument and participate in one of the most rewarding endeavors may join at any time. No prior experience is necessary! However, students must provide their own instrument.______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Get started today!How do you know which instrument appeals to you? Choosing an instrument is a big decision. You must like the sound of the instrument. To help you make a well-informed choice, then visit http://www.bepartoftheband.com to audition the different instruments.REQUIREMENTSClick below for a printable version of all the important information about the courseConcert AttireWomen have two options. She can wear an all-black outfit, or a white top and black bottom.Examples for all-black: black dress, black stockings/socks, black dress shoes. Black blouse, black pants/skirt, black stockings/socks, black dress shoes.Example for the white top and black bottom: White blouse, black pants/skirt, black stockings/socks, black dress shoes.No stripes or patterns please.Men- White button down shirt with a collar, black pants, black socks and black dress shoes.Suggestion: Since children grow so fast, it may benefit you to shop at a thrift store just like Mr. Megules. The Red White and Blue Thrift Store in Hamilton off of I-295 Exit 63B has a plethora of dress clothes for a fraction of the cost of purchasing new. Most of the clothes in the childrens' sizes are in great shape.Instrument Rental (rent to own)Every band member is responsible to obtain an instrument. Please follow the links below to rent an instrument. Once the order is placed, the company will drop the instrument off directly to the school. The representative visits on Thursdays each week, so be sure to place your order in enough time for them to process it and get it to you by the next Thursday.This is a rent-to-own policy and it takes, on average, two years to pay in full. Take good care of your instrument because it actually increases in value over time. A used instrument in excellent condition will command a resale amount of equal or greater value of its initial purchase price in future years.Brass Instruments: Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, and Euphonium.Woodwind Instruments: Flute, Oboe, Alto Sax, and Tenor Sax.Percussion Instruments: Drums, BellsUpcoming Performances: Found on the calendar. They are marked in RED.