Music is an important part of your child’s education and is a rewarding experience that will enrich your child’s life for years to come. The opportunity for your child is now. As a parent, you have the chance to introduce your child to a beautiful and fulfilling world, to develop abilities and interests that may otherwise never be discovered. Your decision to enroll your child in band may be one of the most important contributions you make to his/her life.
Each instrument is unique and fun, but just like a sports team, not everyone can play the same position. Not everyone who “really wants” to play a certain instrument will be able to. Those wishing to play percussion as a first choice must select a second choice instrument. Marcus percussion instructor Kennan Wylie will meet with prospective percussionists.
DO NOT immediately run out and get an instrument until you have met with the directors at the Band Parent Information sessions (in April) so you are sure you have all the necessary information about quality brands and models and the list of required accessories to accompany the instrument. Do not buy used instruments from various sources such as pawn shops and E-Bay without consulting one of the Lamar Band Directors. Consider this purchase as important to your child’s success as the purchase of a vehicle is to your family’s safety. Take precaution in instruments whose history you are unaware of as there may be hidden defects (even in some new instruments, depending on brand).