Welcome to the Lillard Leopard Band!
Come and join the largest one of the most successful groups at Lillard Intermediate School!
There are three dates to choose from to try the band instruments at Mary Lillard.
Saturday, April 1st – Wednesday, April 12th – Saturday, April 15th ** Each day and time slot has limited availability, so the time slots are on a first come, first served basis.**
How to Begin Selecting Instruments
A Note about trying Percussion (Drums, Xylophone, etc)
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How Playing an Instrument Benefits your Brain!Need advice? Questions not answered below?Email: Ms. Pascasio ([email protected]), Mr. Galvan ([email protected]), or Mr. Lopez ([email protected])
Frequently Asked Questions About BandDo I have to know anything about music to join band?
No Experience is Needed! Since 99% of students who join band have never played a band instrument before, we start from the very beginning, even teaching students how to take the instrument out of the case. Who will be in band? Your friends and fellow classmates will join you in what will be some of the most exciting and fun times of your school experience. The more friends, the most fun! With over 180 band students the band is the largest single organization at Lillard. What fun things will we do in band? The best reward is learning to play an instrument and make music! You will experience many parties, trips, concerts, contests & performances throughout the year! Asthma? Braces? Is it possible? ABSOLUTELY! There are good instrument options for every student who wants to be in band. We have many students that have braces and/or asthma. Playing a wind instrument can actually be beneficial for those with asthma as it helps strengthen the lungs. Are there commitments that fall outside of the school day? Rarely. There are two evening concerts during the school year, and between three and four after-school rehearsals. Since students are in a like-instrument setting during the school day, after school is the only chance that we have to get the entire band together to rehearse. What is a “school owned instrument”? A school owned instrument is an instrument that is owned by the school, and is checked out to the student for the year. These instruments include oboe, bassoon, French horn, euphonium, and tuba. What is a “rental instrument”? A rental instrument is an instrument that you will rent from a music store for a monthly rental fee. These instruments are rented on a “rent to own” basis, which means that 100% of the monthly payments go toward the cost of the instrument. Should I rent the instrument or purchase the instrument? We recommend renting an instrument as opposed to purchasing for the first year in band to avoid making a large investment that may not be used in the future. Once a student shows a commitment to band, it becomes more cost effective to purchase an instrument. **Please be aware of instruments where the purchase price seems too good to be true. Getting a sub-par instrument leads to very high repair bills and frustration because the instrument does not work correctly. Who can I contact if I have further questions? You may contact the band directors for answers to any of your questions. The band office phone number is 682-314-4600, and email is [email protected]. Email is usually answered faster than a phone call. |