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MMJH Beginning and Concert BandsThe Band program at Millbrook Junior High School consists of 7th grade Beginning Band and 8th grade Concert Band.7th grade Beginning Band averages about 75 students who learn the basic fundamentals of music reading and performance. The students are separated by instrument into "Woodwind" and "Brass/Percussion" classes to insure that more individualized instruction can take place. 8th grade Concert Band averages about 50 students who continue to hone their musical skills. The 8th grade band is taught as a full band group and is not separated, this insures that students are able to learn musical concepts such as balance and blend. The 8th grade Band competes at District Festival and 8th grade band members are eligible to perform with the Stanhope Elmore "Pride of Millbrook" marching band. MMJH preferred Instrument listWhen investing money in a music instrument it can be a little overwhelming for people that have a limited background in music. This is a list of instrument makes and models that we prefer our band students purchase. These are instruments that have proven to be durable and need fewer repairs.One of the most important things a parent can do to protect their investment in a musical instrument is to purchase the instrument from a local FULL TIME MUSIC INSTRUMENT SHOP with ON SITE CERTIFIED REPAIR STAFF. Instruments that are bought from other stores often are very difficult to get repaired and many times have to be sent to the factory to be repaired which can keep your student from playing for up to 8 weeks. *The instruments listed are priced and designed for beginning band students FLUTES (open hole - in line preferred) Armstrong 103F, 105F, 104S Deford 3 FC, 1SP Soloist FL311F CLARINETS (B45 mouthpiece, Rovner ligature - preferred) Yamaha Advantage 450 AD, YCL200 LeBlanc Omega Artley 72S, 17S SAXOPHONES (Rovener ligature - preferred) Yamaha Advantage YAS200AD King 665 Soloist AS301 TRUMPETS King 1501S King 601 W PERCUSSION Yamaha Bell/Drum kit Pearl Bell/Drum kit TROMBONES King 606 King 1506S Yamaha YSL200AD TUBA School provided horn but student must buy their own mouthpiece. Bach mouthpiece preferred.
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