Staley Band Percussion

Staley Band Families,

Welcome to the Percussion class!!!

Since you have already met with us and have a finalized choice- NOW is the time to start looking to reserve an instrument and start getting supplies. This newsletter has everything you need to know for the start of the school year. Please let us know if you have any questions and we look forward to working with your family next year!

Thank you,

Mr. Wood, Mrs. Webb, Mr. Carter

Wednesday, August 2nd 4:00-5:30***

***We are having a new roof installed this summer- we will update closer to the event to confirm whether this event is happening.***

All band students are welcome to come to the Staley Band hall for an end of summer bash! We will have games, team building activities, and go over some basic information for the start of the school year. This event is for students, parents are encouraged to drop off, but are welcome to stay if needed. Snacks will be provided!

Friday, August 25th 4:30-6:30

We would love to meet your whole family! We will have a FREE family picnic and provide hotdogs and a chance for the students to have fun! We will have a parent meeting starting around 6:00 if you can make it. If you cannot make this we will also have the meeting broadcast on Zoom.

Picnic Information Link- Please RSVP on this link so we know how much food to get!

Private instruction is a highly encouraged program that supports what your student is doing in the classroom. Private lessons can serve as an advanced program as well as tutorials all in one!

• Lessons that will occur either during your child's band class or before or after school (the schedule is set by our lesson staff)
• The instructors are highly qualified professionals that have anywhere from 1-3 degrees in performance on their instrument.
• Background checked, finger printed and approved instructors through Frisco ISD
• $23 per week and paid directly to the instructor.
• There is some scholarship money available on a first-come first-served basis so please reach out if you would like more information (see financial aid form below). If you are awarded a scholarship our band boosters covers $12 per lesson and you only pay $11 (or $44 a month instead of $92)

CLICK HERE TO FILL OUT OUR INTEREST FORM!

The beginner supply list can be found by clicking the link below. All materials are required for success in the class, and are required for participation. All materials should be ordered through Steveweissmusic.com (link below) and should be in-hand for the first day of class. In addition, you will need to rent a practice marimba for class.

Practice marimba rentals can be found by clicking the link HERE.

Please reach out if you have any questions about anything on the list below, or the marimba rental, at carterja@friscoisd.org

Click here to purchase percussion supplies

The Staley Band is proud to offer financial assistance through the Staley Middle School Band Parent Association, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Any student can be in band no matter what their financial situation is. Families that qualify through FISD for free and reduced lunch (f/r) are automatically enrolled in our financial aid program. This reduces the band, uniform, and instrument fee by half! Since all our financial aid is through the SMSBPA it is suggested that every family join for $10. This is not a requirement for financial aid, but we would hope that every family joins this group as they are a huge part of our program!.

Band is one of the most active organizations on campus. Because our students work so hard we also have additional rewards and trips not available to other classes. Between rewards and other expenses band has additional costs. We are committed to making band possible for everyone- no matter your financial situation. If you are concerned about money please let us know as we are eager to work with everyone's unique situation. We are happy to say that we will continue to have the lowest fees in the district!

Band Fee- $50 ($25 f/r ) and is used to help offset the cost of materials, contests, and other events throughout the year. The average fee for FISD is $100 so we are happy that we are able to be at HALF what other schools charge. Families may pay once at the start of the year or $25 each semester.

Uniform- $10 ($5 f/r) We have a band t-shirt that students will be required to wear multiple times throughout the year.

Band Parent Association Membership- $10 This optional fee is to join our band booster club. The Staley Middle School Band Parent Association (SMSBPA) is the primary reason we can stay so active. Please consider not only joining, but volunteering!

School Owned Instrument Fee-$100 ($50 f/r) This is only for students using a school owned instrument. Since trombone is not usually a school owned instrument most families do not need to worry about this. That being said, if you use a school owned instrument, we typically ask for half ($50) of the fee to help offset our annual maintenance and cleaning that takes place every summer.

Mr. Jacob Carter- Percussion Director- carterja@friscoisd.org

• All levels of percussion at both Staley and Memorial High School

Mr. Chad Wood- Director of Bands: woodc@friscoisd.org

• Any general questions about band, the BPA, or financial aid
  

Mrs. Andi Webb- Assistant Director: webband@friscoisd.org

• Any questions about private lessons, weekly newsletter items, and canvas