May 19, 2022

ICYMI: Middle School Band and Orchestra Meeting

Recently, there was a Band & Orchestra Instrumental Parent Meeting on May 17th. This event was for all 5th grade families who have a student that will be joining the Holland Middle School 6th Grade band or orchestra this fall.

 

At this point your student should have shared several letters with you regarding the process of joining band or orchestra and what their instrument selection is. If you have a student who needs to be fitted for a BAND instrument please email Chris Grapis at his email below. If you have a student who needs to be fitted for an ORCHESTRA instrument please email John Reikow at his email below. Any student that wishes to participate in the Holland Band or Orchestra programs must begin in the fall semester of their 6th Grade year.

Families who did not attend the Rental Night must go to Meyer Music (675 E. Lakewood Blvd.) to do a paper rental for the instrument if their student went through the fitting at school or they can do so online at meyer-music.com/rentals . The instrument you purchase will be delivered to your child in the fall when they begin 6th grade. This allows your student’s music director to teach the necessary skills required to assemble and handle the instrument and establish proper playing technique. We want to prevent any costly repairs that may occur from misuse and avoid any improper playing habits. The rental process is essentially a monthly payment plan that goes towards the purchase of the full instrument. Each rental includes the required method book, a practice stand, and a maintenance contract to cover essential repairs.

Please consult either Chris Grapis or John Reikow if you wish to consider an instrument purchase outside of Meyer Music. There are many companies creating cheaper instruments that are of a very poor quality and not durable. These “replicas” are difficult to play and are not a quality investment.

Your student’s director can verify the brand of an instrument and ensure that you are making a quality purchase that will allow for success. If you have any questions in the meantime please contact one of the directors below. We very much look forward to your student joining the tradition of excellence in our Holland Music Programs!