lakeridge middle school

This page is for LMS 6th Grade Band students and families.  Thanks for visiting and check back often for updates.

6th Grade Band at Lakeridge is where it all begins!  Band is a 42-minute class which meets every day.  We have two 6th grade band classes.  6th Grade Woodwinds includes flutes, clarinets and saxophones.  6th Grade Brass & Percussion includes trumpets, trombones and percussion.  Throughout the school year we will focus on developing the following band skills: reading music, individual instrument playing, group participation and performance, as well as good citizenship skills.  

In getting off to a good start, you will need:

• band instrument (in good working condition)
• your Hawk Planner
• pencil
• band book: “Essential Elements 2000 book One”
  (if you don’t have a book by Sept. 11, you can order yours from Mr. O. Percussion books $14.00, all other books $10.00; Payable to “LMS” at the front office. Show Mr. O the receipt.)

Getting your instrument
Most students rent an instrument from a local music store.  There are several reasons I would recommend this option, including: reliable, high quality instruments, plus good & local repair service & support.  Also, “rent-to-own plan” is a great option. 

Getting your instrument from a family member or relative can be a great deal, but make sure to have it checked by a music store with instrument repair service (such as: Ted Brown Music, on Tacoma Mall Blvd, 1-800-562-8938).

I would strongly suggest NOT getting an instrument from “big box” stores, as these instruments are cheaply made and have a record of needing very expensive repair bills to keep them in working order.  Likewise, I would be cautious about purchasing “amazing deals” off the Internet.  While some large stores do offer very good prices on new quality instruments, many used instruments for sale could be of low quality and soon in need of (costly) repair. 

Rental Night is Thursday, Sept. 10, 4-7pm at Mountain View Middle School
For: students who need an instrument. 

Instruments will be available for rent from Ted Brown Music.  Stop by anytime during the evening (from 4:00-7:00pm) to: talk to a store rep, learn about their rental options, try out an instrument and even take one home.  Also, Mr. Osborn will be there to help with any questions.  We offer this event as a convenience for our band students and families.  Most of our members get their first instrument at this event.

Bring you instrument on the first Friday
You do not need to have your instrument at class for the first three days of school.  Try to have an instrument by Friday, Sept. 11 and bring it to class then.  Together, we will learn how to safely assemble & hold your instrument.  We will then begin on producing sound.

Coming soon to this page

• Practice = Homework
• Practice Slips…how to use them
• Playing Quiz…what’s that?
• How to earn an “A”
• Bonus Points
• Band Bucks