Welcome to Beginning Band at SSMS
We are so excited that your child has decided to join our band program here at Sulphur Springs Middle School. Your child is entering a proud and successful organization with a long-standing reputation of excellence and high achievement. The combination of high expectations and demand for academic and musical success will be of great benefit during their time in band.
Here are a few important things to be aware of:
Here are a few important things to be aware of:
- Band is a year-long commitment that continues to build year-to-year. Students who sign up for band will stay in the program for the full school year in which they have enrolled. Students are strongly encouraged to continue the band program and build their skills year to year which will result in greater success and increased opportunities.
- Band does include a financial commitment. It is very important that all students have the required supplies for band class. For some students, that includes providing their own instrument and/or supplies. However, a student will never be turned away due to financial hardship. Please communicate with us.
- Band students are expected to achieve at a high level for their team. Since band uses a performance-based assessment, students are graded on their effort and how well they play their instrument. Hard work, frequent practice at home, and continued effort throughout the year will help students continue to develop their skills on their instrument. Students and parents that make practice a priority will see their skill level develop more quickly leading to great gains in the student’s musical and academic success.