CADET BAND
- Description: Cadet Band is Calvary’s advanced band, offered only to 6th-8th graders who have played a concert band instrument for a year or more. Music sight-reading and basic instrument technique are taught at an intermediate level, encouraging students to develop as young musicians. Year-long commitment is required.
- Requirements to Join:
- At least one year of experience playing a concert band instrument
- Successful assessment with the director (schedule through email)
- Must fill out registration (below) after a successful assessment
- Must rent/purchase instrument (see our Instrument Rental page for more info)
- Must acquire all necessary supplies for their particular instrument (see our Supply List page for more info)
- At least one year of experience playing a concert band instrument
- Grades Offered: 6th-8th grade
- Rehearsal Times: B Days, 1:55pm - 2:45 pm
- Instrument Spaces Available (note: numbers are subject to change at the discretion of the director and to account for balance in the group):
- Flute-6 to 10
- Oboe-1 to 2
- Clarinet-6 to 10
- Bass Calrinet-1 to 2
- Bassoon-1 to 2
- Alto Saxophone-3 to 4
- Tenor Saxophone-2 to 3
- Baritone Saxophone-1
- Trumpet-4 to 5
- French Horn-2 to 3
- Trombone-4 to 5
- Baritone Horn/Euphonium-2 to 3
- Tuba-1 to 2
- Bass Guitar-1
- Percussion-4 to 5 (note: numbers are subject to change at the discretion of the director and to account for balance in the group).
- Uniform cost: Anywhere from $12-$20 dollars (TBD)
Want to sign up for the '20-'21 season?? Fill out the below form and make sure to attend our virtual BAND NIGHT orientation (TBD)!
Cadet Band Syllabus |
Band Policies |
Band Instrument Guide |
BEFORE YOU REGISTER... Make sure you know what instrument is right for you!
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Sign up for an Instrument Fitting Appointment!