What materials do I need for band or orchestra?
What instruments are available for rent from the school?
We have a limited number of cellos, basses, euphoniums, f horns, bassoons, bass clarinets, and tubas available for rent for the school year. Please contact Ms. Sawyer for availability and rental fees.
What fees are associated with being in band or orchestra?
There is a yearly music tech fee ($25) to cover the cost of various programs such as Smartmusic and Breezin Thru Theory to make music fun and at home practice more effective. Students renting school instruments and 7th / 8th-grade percussionists will also have a rental fee of $100 for the year. Large instruments only on a first-come-first-serve basis.
What are the time commitments outside of the school day for band and orchestra?
We have a minimum of four concerts a year for each grade level and class.
Smartmusic FAQ
There is red and green all over my page. What's wrong?
1. Do you have headphones plugged in?
2. Have you calibrated your mic?
3. Have you selected the correct instrument?
What is my username?
You username is usually your school login.
I typed in the correct username and password and it won't let me in. What do I do?
Try resetting your password. An email will go to your school email or Ms. Sawyer's email to reset it to the password Ms. Sawyer gave you.
How do I know there is an assignment due?
Go to your Dashboard and check the "Pending Assignments" box to see if you have outstanding assignments.
I still have questions. How do I contact customer service for Smartmusic?
Most questions can be answered in the online help desk.