Band Lessons
  • Band is considered a 5th Special in Elementary School.  Students will attend the following specials: Art 45 minutes, PE 45 minutes, PE/Music and PE/Digital Media classes, with Band being the 5th Special in the Block.  Band replaces one day of PE/Music.
  • Band lessons start when school starts.  

Instrument Delivery:
  • Instruments will be delivered to your child’s school and be distributed to your child at the first lesson.
  • Students should bring their lesson book and materials to the first lesson.  

Instruments and Supplies:
  • The band director does not sell or provide books and supplies to students.  
  • All students need a lesson book:  Sound Innovations Book One for
    • Flute
    • Bb Clarinet
    • Eb Alto Saxophone
    • Bb Trumpet
    • Bb Trombone
    • Euphonium BC (bass clef)
    • Mallet Percussion - make sure it is not for Percussion or Drums
  • Clarinet and saxophone students will need a box of ten reeds, strength 2 ½.  Either Rico or Juno brand are good for beginners.
  • A portable music stand:  ALL students will need this stand to practice in the proper playing position at home, as well as for some concerts and rehearsals.
  • Students will be issued a separate tote bag for books, mallets, supplies:  lesson books should not be squeezed into the instrument cases as this causes damage to the instrument.

Instrument Rental and Repair Service
  • Our school uses the services of Quinlan and Fabish Music Company.  You can contact them by calling 630-654-4111 or online at www.qandf.com
  • If you need repair service, a representative from Quinlan and Fabish comes to the district once a week to pick up instruments for repair and deliver supplies.  When renting from Q & F, they will provide a loaner instrument for your child if his or her instrument should need repair.

Financial Aid and the D41 Lunch Waiver program
  • The school district offers a school-instrument loaner to students who qualify for the D41 Lunch Waiver program.  Families will need to attend the Band Registration Night to apply for assistance.
  • Instruments are limited and applications are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.  There is no guarantee of receiving an instrument.
  • Parents are responsible for purchasing books, supplies, reeds for clarinets, oil for trumpets and trombones.  The band director does not provide books and supplies.

SmartMusic
  • Included in your child’s band registration is a subscription to SmartMusic, which is paid for by the School District.
  • All band students use SmartMusic for practice at home.  Students receive reward points when they practice with SmartMusic and turn in assignments. Each child in the family needs their own SmartMusic account.  
  • SmartMusic Demo video: click here
  • SmartMusic Download Instructions: click here

Band Uniform
  • The Band uniform consists of a white shirt with collar and black pants, black socks and black shoes.
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Rehearsal and Concert Dates:  Please read carefully to find your child’s school day and time.

December 6 - Combination Beginning Band Rehearsal and Concert for Abraham Lincoln and Ben Franklin students and families, at Hadley Junior High.  Students arrive at 5:15 to rehearse. Families arrive at 6:20 and the concert begins at 6:30.

December 10 - Combination Beginning Band Rehearsal and Concert for Churchill and Forest Glen students and families.  Students arrive at 5:15 to rehearse. Families arrive at 6:20 and the concert begins at 6:30.

April 15 - The first of two band rehearsals for Abraham Lincoln and Ben Franklin students at Hadley Junior High.  Students rehearse from 5:15 - 6:00.
April 15 - The first of two band rehearsals for Churchill and Forest Glen students at Hadley Junior High.  Students rehearse from 6:15 -7:00.

April 22 - The second band rehearsal for Abraham Lincoln and Ben Franklin students at Hadley Junior High.  Students rehearse from 5:15 - 6:00.
April 22 - the second band rehearsal for Churchill and Forest Glen students at Hadley Junior High.  Students rehearse from 6:15 -7:00.

April 25 - Band Concert for all students at Hadley Junior High.  Arrive at 6:00, be in your seats by 6:15. The concert begins at 6:30.