If a parent, a relative or someone they admire on television plays a particular instrument they are certainly an influence for children as to what they would like to play. Parents of students entering the program are responsible for providing an instrument of suitable quality to insure their child's success in the program. Rental or purchase is the only two options in most cases. The school does have some instruments, which may be checked out. The type of instruments available and their number is extremely limited.
Heavy emphasis is placed on student s individual lessons and lesson progress in grade computation.
Student s knowledge of their instrument and basic musical knowledge will come from individual lessons. Full group band rehearsal will not begin until sufficient proficiency is shown by a majority of students in individual lessons. Parents will receive notification of group rehearsals when they commence. Playing an instrument requires a regimen of daily practice. Daily practice of 15 minutes a day and eventually 30 minutes a day is recommended in order to achieve success.