Welcome to Rolesville Middle School Band!!!
2023-2024 New Band Student Handout
IMPORTANT!! 5th Grade Instrument Petting Zoo and Mouthpiece Test Night
Where: Rolesville Middle School Auditorium
When: Tuesday, May 9th at 6:00pm
What to bring: Your CURIOSITY and INTEREST in BAND!
IMPORTANT!! Instrument Rental Meeting Dates for 2023-2024 (Virtual Meeting):
Track 1 and 3: TBA (beginning of school of year)
Track 4: TBA (beginning of school of year)
Be A Part of the Band Website Videos!! (Watch the first two in general and pick some instrument specific videos to watch) - Click Here
BAND OPTION VIDEO!!! (Embedded right below) - Click Here
2023-2024 New Band Student Handout
IMPORTANT!! 5th Grade Instrument Petting Zoo and Mouthpiece Test Night
Where: Rolesville Middle School Auditorium
When: Tuesday, May 9th at 6:00pm
What to bring: Your CURIOSITY and INTEREST in BAND!
IMPORTANT!! Instrument Rental Meeting Dates for 2023-2024 (Virtual Meeting):
Track 1 and 3: TBA (beginning of school of year)
Track 4: TBA (beginning of school of year)
Be A Part of the Band Website Videos!! (Watch the first two in general and pick some instrument specific videos to watch) - Click Here
BAND OPTION VIDEO!!! (Embedded right below) - Click Here
Mr. Kohring recommends RENTING an Instrument to start, but there are lots of choices and options out there:
How to Get an Instrument Handout - Click Here
Music and Arts Rental Website - https://www.musicarts.com/rentals
On this website you can find some information regarding band in middle school. Go Exploring the Site. What do you see and read? What questions do you have?
If you have other questions please reach out and ask!
Email: [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions:
I don’t know how to play an instrument. Should I join?
99% of all beginners have never played a wind or percussion instrument in their lifetime. We start from the beginning, and will teach you everything you need to know! By joining band now, you will be able to be in high school band and beyond. In middle school band we do lots of things.
I’m only going into the 6th Grade. Am I too young for band?
The earlier you start, the easier it is to learn and progress on the instrument you choose. Don’t forget: 6th grade is the ONLY time that a student is eligible to join band!
There are many things I want to be a part of in middle school. How can I be a part of band and other activities?
Band kids are involved kids; we encourage our students to do a variety of activities. We have many students who are involved in sports, clubs, scouts, and many other activities. Being well rounded and experiencing many different activities is part of the middle school experience. We will work with you the best that we can if conflicts arise.
We don’t have the money/band costs too much.
Under no circumstances should you let the thoughts of the cost of an instrument turn you or your student away! If money is an issue and students want to do band, we WILL find a way to make it work.
I play sports, can I still do band?
YES, YES, and YES! Middle school band meets during the day and does not conflict with after-school athletic practices or games. We also try to schedule events so that there are no conflicts. A large number of current and past students are very involved with athletics.
What does the band do?
We take students on trips and have students participating in many honor bands opportunities such as All-County Band, All-District Band, and Music Performance Adjudication (MPA). This means time off campus and eating out! We also have two to three concerts yearly. Most importantly, we have FUN and make MUSIC!
If you have other questions please reach out and ask!
Email: [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions:
I don’t know how to play an instrument. Should I join?
99% of all beginners have never played a wind or percussion instrument in their lifetime. We start from the beginning, and will teach you everything you need to know! By joining band now, you will be able to be in high school band and beyond. In middle school band we do lots of things.
I’m only going into the 6th Grade. Am I too young for band?
The earlier you start, the easier it is to learn and progress on the instrument you choose. Don’t forget: 6th grade is the ONLY time that a student is eligible to join band!
There are many things I want to be a part of in middle school. How can I be a part of band and other activities?
Band kids are involved kids; we encourage our students to do a variety of activities. We have many students who are involved in sports, clubs, scouts, and many other activities. Being well rounded and experiencing many different activities is part of the middle school experience. We will work with you the best that we can if conflicts arise.
We don’t have the money/band costs too much.
Under no circumstances should you let the thoughts of the cost of an instrument turn you or your student away! If money is an issue and students want to do band, we WILL find a way to make it work.
I play sports, can I still do band?
YES, YES, and YES! Middle school band meets during the day and does not conflict with after-school athletic practices or games. We also try to schedule events so that there are no conflicts. A large number of current and past students are very involved with athletics.
What does the band do?
We take students on trips and have students participating in many honor bands opportunities such as All-County Band, All-District Band, and Music Performance Adjudication (MPA). This means time off campus and eating out! We also have two to three concerts yearly. Most importantly, we have FUN and make MUSIC!