Westwood Schools
Fall 5th Band 2023 Timeline
September--November
Students are introduced to the instruments during school and will have the
chance to try select brass and woodwind instruments.
Students interested in percussion will audition for band directors
(Note: piano experience is preferred)
Note: Band Registration on website will remain closed until all students have the chance to try the instruments.
October 17- Parent Information Meeting (5:00-5:30pm; 7:00-7:30pm)
During Conferences, will be recorded
Parents receive all relevant band information
Link to Slideshow above
November 10: Band Registration Opens
Families will register for band via the “Join Band” website
Students will rank the their top 3 instrument choices
Mid November (Within 2 weeks of registration)
Band directors will notify families of their child’s confirmed band instrument.
Mid/Late November
Families will acquire instruments
Early December
Band Begins - Small Group Lessons of like-instruments will meet.
May 2024
Our first 5th grade band performance!
Where to start?
Step 1
Learn about band by clicking the "i" link above.
Learn about the instruments by clicking the "?" above, and get an idea about which instruments you would be interested in playing.
Band directors will invite students down to the band area to try instruments during the first two months of school.
Registration: When registration opens, fill out and submit the "Registration Form" with your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd choice instrument.
Step 2
The band directors will review your submission and communicate to you with your "approved" instrument for band!
Step 3
Obtain an instrument--your band directors will share resources with you about how to get an instrument.
Step 4
Wait until your first lesson with your band teacher (or lesson instructor) to put your instrument together
Step 5
Enjoy learning and playing music for the rest of your life!