JOIN THE BAND AT
 SAINT MARY’S CATHOLIC SCHOOL

Students in grades 4-8 have the opportunity to
 play an instrument with weekly practices!  

 1. Learn more about the Saint Mary Instrumental Program here: www.nemusicprograms.com

2. Rent an instrument by linking directly from the Northeastern Music Programs website to Menchey Music Service www.mencheymusic.com or call 1-888-636-2439.

Hello St. Mary School Band Parents and Students,

Welcome Back St. Mary School Band!  Welcome to an exciting school year for the St. Mary Band!  We are going to have a great year in band and we can’t wait to have you join us!! 

1. Band at St. Mary School – Lessons and band practice will be held in the Music Room on Mondays this year.  We are grateful to Mrs. Sickinger for providing us with this nice room to have band!  Lessons for advanced students will start Wednesday, September 8^th and before school band practices will begin Wednesday, September 29^th from 8:00-8:25 am.  A lesson schedule and weekly email updates will be sent out after all students enroll.

2. Tuition – All students should please enroll for band online today by clicking the “Enroll Now” button on the St. Mary School Band information page. www.nemusicprograms.com/recruitment/st-mary-schwenksville-instrumental-program/ Included on this page are videos and documents about the instruments, lesson program and costs.  Instruments can also be rented here through the “Rent An Instrument” button.  More information about the program is also found on the NMP website under the parent/student tab www.nemusicprograms.com .  If you have any questions or prefer to enroll by phone, please call Northeastern Music Programs at 1-888-636-2439.

3.  Instruments and Supplies – This year, students will need five items:  instrument, lesson book (Essential Elements for Band), a folding music stand, face mask (with a slit for the mouthpiece) and bell cover (flute students will need a flute shield).  Face masks, bell covers, flute shields and sanitizer can be ordered through Menchey Music using this link www.shopmenchey.com/c-555-instrument-ppe-and-sanitizer.aspx . These supplies can also be ordered by phone through Menchey Music at 1-888-636-2439. 

4.  NMP FAQs - To answer many of your questions, please read the attached pdf Instrumental Music FAQs For Parents page for more information on how we are staying safe at band this year. 

5.  Instrument Care – Please read the attached pdf on instrument care to learn how to safely disinfect your instrument this year.

Have a wonderful first week of school!  Looking forward to seeing you in band!!

Blessings,

Mr. Kevin Miller

St. Mary School Band Director, Northeastern Music Programs

kmiller@nemusicprograms.com

www.nemusicprograms.com