Bergen Valley         Elk Creek            Marshdale          Parmalee          West Jefferson ES          Wilmot

Beginning classes-offered to 4th and 5th grade studentsAdvanced classes-offered to 5th grade students (beginning class on same instrument prerequisite)
Instruction provided for the following instruments:Orchestra: violin, viola, cello, upright string bassBand: flute,  clarinet, alto saxophone, trumpet, horn, trombone, baritone, percussion

Welcome to our web page! If you are  seeking information about our band or orchestra classes, you are in the right place.

2023-24 schedules and information on this webpage are up to date as of 2-29-24

2024 MAY CONCERTS

Advanced Band-

May 15 rehearsal @Marshdale Elem. gym 4:00-5:30pm

May 16  Concert @West Jefferson Middle School gym report 6:15pm Concert at 7:00pm (with Adv. Orch.)


Advanced Orchestra-

May 13  rehearsal @Marshdale Elem. gym 4:00-5:30pm

May 16 Concert @West Jefferson Middle School gym report 6:15pm Concert at 7:00pm (with Adv. Band)


Conifer Beginners-(Elk Creek, Marshdale, West Jefferson Elem.)

May 9 Concert @West Jefferson Middle School gym report 6:15pm Concert at 7:00pm


Evergreen Beginners-(Bergen Valley, Parmalee, Wilmot Elem.)

May 14 Concert @Evergreen Middle School gym report 6:15pm Concert at 7:00pm





2023-24 Weekly Schedule of Classes updated 9-15-23

REGISTER and SIGN UP HERE

All new and returning band and orchestra students must sign up every year

Classes begin August 29-September 1, 2023!

Online Parent Information -Packet/Folder Documents

The following  information from our parent information packet is available on this web page: 


Beware  of ISO's (Instrument Shaped Objects) Seriously, see below...Mr. Weedman's "sage" instrument advice:Your student needs a quality instrument to be successful. We will not have classroom time to constantly fix slipping string pegs made out of soft wood, adjust bridges fit poorly, unstick valves that were machined lopsided from soft metal,  attempt to tune snare drum heads that have more in common with a tortilla than an instrument, or search for woodwind parts that constantly fall out , etc. Seriously, we get a short amount of time per class. Let's make it count toward instruction- not repair. As we say every year...BEWARE of ISO's (Instrument Shaped Objects) from worldwide online retailers. For years they have beckoned parents and students like sirens in the sea. However, they are likely of poor construction, they are not assembled well, and materials used are not durable. Playing one is like driving a car with triangle wheels. It just doesn't make sense. Yes, the ones for a really great price from the online company that is named after a South American rain forest are most likely ISO's.  Please, please, please avoid ISO's. 

Sign up on our Google form for this year. All students must sign up online.  

Check out these quick short movie trailers! 

2020-21 Promo Trailer Band and Orchestra

String Family Orchestra Promo Trailer

Woodwind Family Promo Trailer

Brass Family Promo Trailer

Percussion Promo Trailer

Recruitment poster

Follow these steps to get ready for class this year:

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