The Tacoma Area Homeschool Band is in session for the 2017-18 school year.
We have Beginning Band, Intermediate Band, Guitar class (level 1 & 2), Choir and General Music (age 4-9).
Fees: $40 per student per semester Band fee (twice yearly, to cover rent, insurance, supplies) and then $25/mo for the first student and $20/mo for additional siblings instructional fee (paid directly to the musical director/guitar teacher).
You will be required to bring a music stand, 2 required books and your instrument (owned or rented) to rehearsals.
Approximate age range will be 5th through 12th grade (4th grade with director approval). NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY.
Suggested instruments for beginners: flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, trombone, French horn, baritone horn, or bell kit. Drums is also an option. Guitar and bass guitar will be taught concurrently as a separate class. Other instruments can join with prior experience.
For rentals and book purchases (titles available in July), we recommend Music & Arts in the Lakewood Towne Center, or other locations of that chain.