September 9, 2015

Re: AES BAND PROGRAM & REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Dear Parents/Guardians:

Due to the huge success of the AES instrumental band program last year, I am pleased to announce that the AES band program will again be offered during the 2015-2016 school year! Similar to last year, group instrument lessons and band rehearsals will be offered during regular school hours and will be open to all AES students in Grade 4 through Grade 8. Each week, band students will receive one, 40 minute group instrument lesson and one band rehearsal during ninth period (Flex Class). Students will have opportunities to perform with the band during our Winter and Spring Concerts as well as other school and community events.

Group Lessons will be scheduled via a rotating lesson schedule in order to prevent students from missing the same class each week. Please note that all students participating in this program will also be expected to maintain adequate academic progress and follow all behavior standards as reflected in the AES Student/Parent Handbook.

Instrument Rentals & Supplies

There are no tuition fees for this program. However, parents will be responsible for renting an instrument, purchasing a lesson book, and instrument accessories (such as reeds and cleaning supplies). I will provide students with a list of required and recommended supplies once registration forms are received.

You may rent an instrument and purchase supplies using our school’s music vendor ‘Music & Arts’ ( Through their website, you can process an instrument rental application online and order lesson books and supplies at a discounted rate. All instrument rentals, books, and supplies ordered through Music & Arts will be delivered to the school. Please see attached flyer for rental pricing and information regarding the online rental process. You also have the option of renting instruments locally through one of Music & Art’s store vendors at ‘Big Beat Music Studios’ in Neptune, NJ (Note: There is no obligation for you to rent or purchase music supplies with this vendor if you are already working with a reputable music provider)

Registration

To register, please complete the attached band registration form and send it to my attention no later than Friday, September 18. Please do NOT rent an instrument or order supplies until I send you an email confirming your registration and child’s instrument assignment. Group lesson schedules will be provided once all registration forms are received.

I sincerely hope you take advantage of this excellent musical opportunity for your child. If you have any questions, please e-mail me at .

Sincerely,

Mrs. Catherine Kusters

Music Teacher/Band Director

Avon Elementary School

AES BAND REGISTRATION 2015-2016

Student Name: ______Grade: ______

Parent/Guardian E-mail: ______

Phone #:______

Band Instrument Request:

Please enter your child’s first and second instrument choice (All efforts will be made to assign your child’s first choice instrument)

Instruments Offered

FluteTromboneClarinet

Snare DrumSaxophone (Alto)Glockenspiel (Bells)

Trumpet

First Instrument Choice (#1): ______

Second Instrument Choice (#2): ______

Parent Signature: ______Date: ______

PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM TO MRS. KUSTERS NO LATER THAN FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18