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Beginning Band

Brink Beginning Band

 

Any entering 7th grader wishing to learn a musical instrument is welcome to join the beginning band program at Brink Junior High.  No prior musical experience is necessary.  Band is a regular class that meets daily and joining band is as simple as indicating your preference on the enrollment form for Brink.
 

Choose Your Instrument

You may already know what instrument you would like to play. If you weren't able to attend the Instrument Fair last spring and still need some help finding what instrument is best for you, no worries. We will help you pick an instrument when you come back to school. 

Enroll in a Band Class 

It's easy!  On your enrollment form for Brink, select one of the following classes based on the instrument you have chosen to play.  That's all there is to it. 

Beginning Woodwinds

Flute, Oboe, Bassoon, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone 

Beginning Brass 

Trumpet or Cornet, French Horn, Trombone, Baritone, Tuba

Beginning Percussion 

Percussion Kit (Bells/Drum Pad) 

See this page for a description of each instrument: Band Instruments.  Recommended brands and models for each of the instruments are listed.

Percussion is the only instrument with an audition.  If you are interested in percussion, you can test at the Band Instrument Fair or contact Steve Smith to schedule a tryout.  

Acquire an Instrument

The following instruments must be acquired by the student for band: Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Alto Sax, Trumpet or Cornet, Trombone, and Percussion Kit.

These local music stores offer a rental-purchase plan and a selection of quality new and used instruments.  They are full-service stores which also provide music books, accessories, and quality instrument repair.  We will have an instrument rental night the first week of school if you are interested in renting an instrument for your child. More information below. 

Gilliam Music Company

Larsen Music Company

Palen Music

The Horn Trader, located at 114 S. Western Ave in downtown OKC, specializes in quality used instruments.  They do not offer a rental-purchase plan but they do have good prices.  Their phone number is 235-3999.

If you acquire an older instrument from a friend, family member, newspaper ad, or pawn shop, be sure to have the instrument checked at a music store and have them make any needed repairs.

The following school-owned instruments can be used by the student with permission from the director: Bassoon, French Horn, Baritone, and Tuba.

Instrument Rental Night

There will be an instrument rental night on Friday, August 15th. Anyone who is interested or would like more information on renting an instrument for their student may attend. You are not required to rent and instrument, but it is a great option for those not wanting to make a big purchase of a brand new instrument at the moment. More information about our upcoming rental night will be shared with your student in class and via Parent Square. 

Will Being in Band Affect My Child's Grades?

Yes!  Research shows that participation in band will affect your child’s grades for the better. 

Recent statistics from the College Entrance Examination Board reveal that students with more than four years of music study scored 56 points higher than their peers on the verbal portion of the SAT and 38 points higher on the math portion

Also, 70% of the nation’s major universities report that participation in a musical organization is a higher consideration than standardized test scores for admission decisions.

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Any Questions?

Please see the Brink Band Handbook for policy and procedures as well as Frequently Asked Questions concerning the band program. 

If your child is going to Brink you may contact Miss Johnson at 405-735-4540 or at: ryannjohnson@mooreschools.com.