1. Welcome to SAMS Bands!! Susan Butler Band Director

2. Do you have an instrument? Music stores in the area:  Evans, Monroe’s, Moore Music, Music & Arts, and Music Barn  Shop around (rental and purchase prices do vary from store to store!)  All students must have instruments by September 2 nd. (Hopefully sooner!!)

3. What else is needed?  Clarinets: Reeds (size 2 ½), swab and cork grease  Flutes: Cleaning rod (should have come with new instrument)  Trumpets: Small rag in case for cleaning, slide grease, and valve oil.  Trombones: Small rag, slide oil and slide grease

4. Continued…  Small notebook to keep band music and notes taken in class.  Standard of Excellence Book 1 (Red Book)  Pencil (no pens in band )

5. Schedule  We will have three concerts this year for 6 th grade band.  Schedule and Band Expectations will be sent home this week.  Uniform for concerts: (First Concert will be Mid- October)  Black dress shoes, dress pants or skirts.  White blouse for girls and white collared shirt for boys.

6. Storage Students will have their own storage cubby in band storage room. This room is kept secured in the day time Cubbies should only be used for the band instrument and notebook.

7. Questions?? Not much time allotted now, come speak with me in the hallway if you have questions. If there is a schedule change, go to the office. Email: sbutler@asheboro.k12.nc.us