Attention all 1st year Band Students! (For 7th grade and 8th grade Beginners)

Just a reminder that Instrument purchase day is set for Tuesday, August 5, 2008 in the ZEJH Lunchroom at 6:00. Gadsden Music Company will be present with several options available for purchase of both new and used instruments. They also provide us with weekly service by coming to the ZEJH bandroom and performing needed repairs.

Bring your check book...they offer a rent-to-own payment plan that starts by paying the first months payment that night. There are also discounts available for those that would like to pay the full amount for their instrument on this night.

Supplies will also be available such as; reeds, oils, cleaning kits, folding stands, etc. Each Saxophone and clarinet player will be required to keep a box of reeds in his or her case. The brand of reeds you should purchase are Vandoren, strength 3.

The following are additional items that students will need to purchase:

• The book that we will use this year is Standard of Excellence (enhanced), book 1. If you have already purchased Essential Elements 2000 keep it and bring it to the first day of class to exchange it for the book we will be using.
• Clarinet and Saxophone players will need to purchase a Rovner Ligature. This would be a good night to do so, as well as a box of Vandoren Reeds.
• Brass players that did not purchase an instrument from Gadsden Music, should make sure that they have the correct mouthpiece. Instruments from Gadsden Music come equipped with the correct mouthpiece. (see Ms. Todd for assistance.)

As far as the band fee and uniform fee is concerned, this may be payed on this night or when school starts.

Please feel free to contact Ms. Todd with any question by clicking here or calling the ZEJH bandroom (315-5677).