5th Grade Band Info
The bands at Anthony Wayne have a long tradition of helping students learn about music in a fun and interactive environment. This page is designed to share some basic info about band and the instruments that you can choose to start playing in 5th grade.
5th Grade Band is a class at Fallen Timbers Middle School that meets during the students' "Flex-Time." Students who play in band don't miss any new instruction from their "regular" classwork.
Students who join band will learn new skills, make new friends, and begin a lifelong journey of EXPERIENCING music first hand.
Google Form - Register for 5th Grade Band!!
Fill out this form to officially register your 5th Grade Student for band!
Why Join Band?
Learn About the Different Band Instruments
FAQs about 5th grade band at Fallen Timbers Middle School
Signing up for Band
Here is the timeline for the start of 5th grade band this year:
Week of August 22nd: Presentation to 5th graders about band during school
Week of August 29th, September 5th, and September 12th: Instrument Fittings at school during Flex-Time
September 21st: After school parent meeting about joining band and obtaining an instrument.
September 26th: Please have students registered for band by this date. Use the google form above to register.
Oct 5th: First band meeting with instruments for Woodwinds
Oct. 6th: First band meeting with instruments fro Brass and Percussion
How do I officially “SIGN-UP” for 5th grade band?
Finding an instrument or materials for band
How do I obtain a NEW instrument?
Most of our 5th grade band students obtain an instrument from Rettig Music through their rent-to-own program. There are other music stores in the area and online that sell instruments, but only certain brands of instruments are recommended…
Flutes: Gemeinhardt , Pearl, Yamaha; Clarinet: Selmer, LeBlanc, Vito, Yamaha; Saxophone: Selmer, Yamaha; Trumpets and Trombones: Bach, King, Yamaha, Eastman; Baritones: Jupiter, Yamaha, Eastman; Percussion: Pearl, Ludwig.
Parents should be especially careful when buying an instrument on-line. There are many brands of LOW QUALITY instruments that are sold cheaply and WILL BREAK during normal use. Cheap instruments are usually not able to be repaired and may result in a total loss. Please don’t assume that a “Five-Star” rating online means that the instrument will hold up to daily use over the course of several years. Check with Mr. Ladd, (aladd@anthonywayneschools.org) if you are thinking about buying an instrument that is NOT one of the brands listed above.
In addition, instruments have their own unique needs…
Flute: Swab, Cleaning Rod
Clarinet/Sax: Reeds and Swab
Trumpet/Trombone/Euphonium: Slide or Valve Oil, Tuning Slide Cream
Bells/Percussion: Bell Mallets to start. Snare drum sticks will be needed later in the year.
How band at school will work