Beginning Band PART ONE

[PART ONE of an article written by Tracey Leeman owner of Musical Innovations and a long time educator published in the School Band and Orchestra July 2011 issue]

So you child has chosen to start band in the fall. Many questions are asked by the parents such as "How do we choose the right instrument" and "how much will it cost"? and probably a very important one"Will my child stick with it"?. A survey doe a few years ago showed that 45 % of parents responding would not buy a musical instrument unless they "knew that their child had some musical talent". But how do you know if your child has talent if they have never even held an instrument or been taught to play? 

Well, a childs success in music is directly related to four factors: support; attitude; consistency; and open-mindedness.
Worth noting is that finances are not a factor in the success of young students. We will cover each of these factors in future blogs.