Welcome to Beginning Band!

 
The Ann Richards Band program is dedicated to helping each student achieve success. Our band program offers opportunities that are not available in any other course. When joining band, every student will be instructed by an expert on their primary instrument. Through the study of instrumental music, students improve their higher level listening and thinking skills, as well as problem solving techniques. According to studies, learning a musical instrument will help to develop higher mental skills more than any other form of activity. 
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Instrument placement will take place during Transition Camp 2021 for all incoming students.

What to expect on instrument tryout day?

Step 1:

Just bring yourself and follow the signs at the front of the school! We will provide all of the equipment for you to use. No musical experience is needed! 
 

Step 2:

Try out the instruments. Everyone MUST try out on a Basic Instrument (Flute, Clarinet, Trumpet, Trombone).
 
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Step 3:

You have a choice to also try out the color Instruments (French Horn, Tuba, Euphonium, Oboe, Bassoon, Saxophone, Percussion). This step is optional, if you would like to play a color instrument.

Did you Know?!

- No prior musical experience is necessary.
 
- There are 3 concerts a year!
 
- Classes are grouped by like instruments.

- There are no mandatory outside of school commitments in 6th grade 

- You can take beginning band as a 6th, 7th, or 8th grader!

Check out this cool video to see all the instruments!
WHY CHOOSE BAND?​

The National Association of Middle School Principals states that 66% of all college freshman drop out in their first year. In contrast, 96% of band students graduate from higher education.


Music students average 66 points higher on their SAT than their peers who are not involved in music.


The #1 undergraduate major for students applying to medical school is music… second to Pre Med.


96% of American astronauts studied the fine arts in school, including Neil Armstrong who played the euphonium!


Admission criteria into most major universities recommend participation in an extracurricular activity through senior year of high school.

And most importantly it provides you with an opportunity to join a family dedicated to building young women leaders who commit to a healthy and well-balanced lifestyle, lead with courage and compassion, and solve problems creatively and ethically in support of their global community.

Hope to See You Soon!