1. Welcome to the Aprende Band!
Tracy Werner, Band Director

2. A little about me:
I grew up in Maryland in a suburb of Washington, D.C.
I have my Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Music Education from Arizona State University.
This is my 26th year teaching, 22nd year at Aprende.
My main instrument is the flute, but I can play all the band instruments!
I love to read, hike, go to Disneyland, and travel.

3. The best way to reach me is via email:
Contact Information
The best way to reach me is via

4. Please email me at twerne@kyrene.org
Homework Assignment:
Please me at
and tell me your name, your student’s name and your student’s grade level and band class.

5. Text Alerts/Reminders
Text the following codes to to sign up for text alerts and reminders for band classes:
6th grade
7th grade
8th grade
Jaguar Band (pd. 1)
Concert Band (pd. 4)
Symphonic Band (pd. 6)
****If you were at Meet the Teacher, I listed these incorrectly. So sorry! They are corrected now.

6. You can find lots of Band information on my website: www. kyrene
You can find lots of Band information on my website:
Band Handbook
Band Supplies List
Homework Assignments
Practice Records
Calendar

7. Please read the information carefully and return Calendar the sign-off sheet by the end of the first week of school, Friday, August 9th

8. Band Books 6th grade - Accent on Achievement, Book 1
percussion – get the Combined Percussion book.
7th & 8th grades – Habits of a Successful Middle School Musician
Percussion – get the mallet book.

9. Band Supplies Order Form
To help make things slightly more convenient, you can order the band books percussion sticks and mallets, and band shirts (optional) on the same order form.
Items will be delivered to school and passed out during class.
Please turn in the order form NO LATER THAN Friday, August 9th.

10. Instruments Students should provide their own instruments for band.
We recommend renting the first year until students decide to commit.
Beware of prices that seem too good to be true! Some stores are offering instruments for cheap – and cheap is the key word! For your child’s success, avoid these and go to local instrument stores.

11. Instrument Rentals
There are several local music stores in our area. You can rent from whichever store is most convenient for your family. You may want to compare prices and services. Some stores will deliver things directly to the school at no additional fee! Instrument Night – For your convenience, will be Tuesday, August 6th, 5:30 – 7:00 pm in the Aprende MPR. This is to fill out paperwork and orders only. Instruments will be delivered to school on Monday, August 12th.

12. School Instruments Aprende owns some of the larger and more expensive to rent instruments which are available for check out on a first come, first served basis for a small usage fee. Please contact me if you are unable to rent from a local store.

13. Bring instruments Monday, August 12th Jaguar and Concert Bands:
6th grade:
Bring instruments Monday, August 12th
Jaguar and Concert Bands:
Bring instruments Tuesday, August 6th
Symphonic Band:
Bring instruments Monday, August 5th

14. 6th grade - Instruments
If you don’t currently know what instrument you want to play, please plan to stay after school on Tuesday, Aug. 6th to try out the instruments.
For anyone interested in percussion, you must audition. If you are not chosen for percussion, you will need to choose another instrument. Auditions will be Monday, Aug. 5th after school.

15. Homework Expectations
All students are expected to take their instruments home and practice DAILY.
Aim for around 120 minutes over the course of the week – that works out to about 20 minutes a day, 6 days a week.
Practice records will be checked each Monday in class.
Percussion can use practice pads or drums, but MUST have daily access to a keyboard or piano.

16. Donations Clarinet and Saxophone reeds (size 2, 2.5, 3)
Sharpened Pencils
Facial Tissues
Valve Oil
Lysol Disinfectant Wipes
Large Bottle of Hand Sanitizer (Costco, Sam’s Club)
Tools – hammer, needle-nose pliers, wrenches, small screwdrivers.
Any usable instruments
Paper (always!) – white or any color

17. Check my website for information!

18. Don’t forget to do your homework tonight!
me at