___Step 1: Register for Band Class

Near the Beginning of February: Fifth graders register for classes (BAND!) for next year with the middle school guidance counselors.  At this time, students should select BAND as their music class in order to join band as 6th graders.  If you change your mind and want to join Band after registration, please contact the Guidance Office A.S.A.P. at TOMS or HOMS to change your schedule to Band.

 

____Step 2: Read the Attached Information, and Visit our Beginning Band Website to Pick THREE Instruments to Try Out

Ongoing:  All 5th graders who register for Band must choose three instruments to try out in the spring.

Students and parents can read the attached information to learn about each instrument.  Visit our 

Beginning Band Website to hear an example of each instrument.

Use this link or scan the QR code to visit our Beginning Band Website (please do NOT fill out the survey at the

bottom of this website):

 

https://bit.ly/3ZK0i14 

 

_____Step 3: Come Learn More About Band

Tuesday, March 28th at 7:00pm (TOMS Auditorium): We will hold an informational meeting and question and answer session to help prepare families for their first year in band. 

 

____Step 4: Complete the Instrument Preference Survey

Due March 29: Students, please complete this survey to share your top three instrument choices with Mr. Andree.

You must fill out this survey before Mr. Andree visits your school. NOTE: Due to scheduling conflicts, Mr. 

Andree may need to visit your school BEFORE March 29.  If that is the case, your survey will be due sooner.  This 

will be communicated to you in advance.

 

https://bit.ly/3CXPdQp

 

____Step 5: Meet with Band Director

Spring:  5th graders who register for band will meet with a Band Director for a brief interview (10-

15 minutes) during school to test out their top three instrument choices. This is based on student 

characteristics, interest, and needs of the program.

 

_____Step 6: Receive Invitation 

Late April: After the interviews and informational meeting, the Band Directors will select an instrument 

for students to play, based on their top three choices, physical characteristics indicated in the

interview, and the instrumentation needs of each school.  Students will receive a formal invitation in

the mail to play a selected instrument.

 

___Step 7: Obtain Your Instrument and Sign-Up for Summer Band

Tuesday, May 9th 5-6:30pm: Families will meet with vendors to purchase/rent their instrument and

will meet with directors to sign up for summer band lessons.  Families will also have the option to

complete registration online through Community Education.  If your family decides to enroll online and

not attend this evening an instrument will need to be secured before summer band lessons begin.  Please

communicate early if you plan private lessons outside the district.  candree@priorlake-savage.k12.mn.us

 

____Step 8: Begin Learning Your Instrument!!  

Monday, July 17th – Friday, July 28th:  Summer band lessons begin.  Students will receive their instrument from the music stores on the first day of summer band lessons through Community Education.  Summer lessons are 10 days total (Monday-Friday) for one-half hour each meeting.