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Can I? Should I? But what if....
Check out this BE A PART OF THE BAND video, to see what instruments we use in Band and hear samples of what each instrument sounds like.
See the details and docs we hand out about joining Band at J. Frank Hillyard MS, by clicking HERE
- YES, YOU CAN, so don't talk yourself out of it just because you have never done anything like it before. You should at least TRY IT, before deciding that band is not for you--you might just LOVE IT!!!
- NO, YOU WON'T be perfect at it immediately. Music is NOT an instant gratification kind of thing, you have to work at it to learn it. If you give it a try, you will surprise yourself, you will be so proud of yourself, and SO GLAD you did it! If it is worth doing, then it's worth doing well...
- YES, YOU DO have time to do Band and other activities that are important to you. Most of our Band members are involved in sports and other activities, along with Band. These things support one another, and kids that do lots of different activities thrive in school.
- YES, YOU CAN AFFORD IT, the school has instruments you can borrow, or you can rent instrument at Shen Valley Band for as little as $15 for 90 days. Mrs. Brown will help you to learn how to shop for used instruments locally, and online. There are "fake" instrument companies that make poor quality substitutes that look like real instruments, but if you know the reputable brand names and how to shop for an instrument, you can find great deals locally in pawn shops, auctions etc!
Check out this BE A PART OF THE BAND video, to see what instruments we use in Band and hear samples of what each instrument sounds like.
See the details and docs we hand out about joining Band at J. Frank Hillyard MS, by clicking HERE