Interested in joining the band at Waverly City Schools? Students can begin taking band class in the 5th grade at our school. Are you a later beginner? No worries, just talk to Mr. Ross and he can work with you on a plan to get started.
CHECK OUT OUR "INTRO TO 5th GRADE BAND VIDEO"
Don't know much about band or the instruments?
Take a look at this video!
Want to learn more about the instruments?
Give this video a try! Although this video covers many instruments, the instruments that we offer in beginning band at Waverly are: flute, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, and percussion.
Why be in the band?
Here are just a few of the many reasons!
Students learn so much more beyond learning an instrument and reading music, such as:
Students learn so much more beyond learning an instrument and reading music, such as:
- Learning to take care of equipment
- Responsibility
- Working together as a team
- Improving attention span, fine motor skills, and memory skills
- Leadership skills