Common FAQs
Myths
My child participated in sports or other activities and doesn't have time for Band.
Band is too expensive.
I can wait until later to join.
DLI will be a schedule confliction.
I won't have time for other electives.
I don't have any musical expereince. I will not be succesful in Band.
Facts
Band is during the school day. There are only a few after school rehearsals and concerts. 6th grade starts with only two after school performances! We have students represented on all SMS sports teams.
While there is a financial commitment to acquiring an instrument, we have numerous methods of ensure your child has an instrument. Our partner company Roper Music has "rent-to-own" options, as well as repair and replacement coverage. If finances may be a concern, please reach out to Ms. Traylor and we will make it happen for your student!
Students may only join in the 6th grade. You can decide to leave after 6th grade, but you cannot decide to join later.
We have students in both French and Spanish DLI courses.
Band is a year long course. Students will take Band is both semesters of the year and cannot be doubled up in the same semester. Students will have time to complete their PE/Health requirements, as well as a foreign language course.
No music experience is required! We start from the basics of reading music and making sounds on the instrument. Ms. Traylor had only a month of piano lessons before joining Band in the 6th grade!
Have more questions?
Contact Ms. Traylor at atraylor@rhmail.org