 WELCOME
to the Band Program
at Baumholder American High School. This Newsletter is designed to familiarize
students and parents with the band classes. Inside this edition you
will find information on band policies, school rules, grades, and classroom
procedures. After you have read through the Newsletter, please discuss
this information with your son or daughter. Please sign the attached
"Statement of Understanding" and have it returned to school. Please
feel free to contact me at school or at home if you have any questions.
In order to have a productive year with the band students I need your
support. I look forward to meeting each of you at the school open house
on the 9th of September. 
I hope each of you had a wonderful
summer. I travelled stateside visiting Nashville, Atlanta, Denver, Las
Vegas, and Los Angles. While it all seemed to come to an end much to
soon, I am ready to begin my 18th year at BAHS. I sincerely would like
to provide the students with a high quality band program. To product
the results I would like will require dedication and practice from all
the band members. I would like to work closely with all of the parents
to provide the best environment possible for the band members. Please
plan on attending the open house to hear more about how you can help
your son or daughter in the band program.
PHILOSOPHY
For music to be a worthwhile,
enjoyable activity it must be taught in an orderly disciplined environment.
All students have a right to learn in an atmosphere free from distractions
caused by uncooperative students. The study of music provides for both
the expression of emotion and the joy of entertaining. A
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band requires teamwork, dedication,
and hard work from all members to be successful. Our goal is to create
a musical performance that pleases ourselves and brings joy to others.
Band is an elective subject. Students are expected to be motivated toward
learning music through instrumental performance. The welfare of the
band is best served by students who dedicate themselves to improving
on their instruments by regular practice. The rewards from a successful
musical performance include a feeling of accomplishment, pride, an improved
self-concept, and the desire to become even better. The ability to perform
music is a gift that must be allowed to grow.
BAND CLASSES
Students have the opportunity to perform in five ensembles: Beginning Band, Intermediate Band, Advanced Band, Jazz Band, and Pep Band. All band classes are regularly scheduled classes except for Pep Band and Jazz Band.
 Students
in the 7th grade may elect to play flute, clarinet, alto saxophone,
french horn, trombone, baritone, tuba, or drums in the Beginning Band.
A certain number of school instruments are available, but it is highly
recommended that parents consider purchasing an instrument. I can recommend
a stateside mail-order company that sells quality instruments at reasonable
prices. This company normally delivers the instrument within 10-14 days
after you mail your order. Payment may be made by money order or charge
card. If you are interested I can supply you with information.
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