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What do 6th, 7th,

& 8th graders Below are the items and set up that 6th, 7th,
and 8th grade students need to be successful in
need for band? band this year.

Non-bluetooth Instrument
headphones (In good working order)
Yes, good old fashion, plug Students should play their
in headphones. instrument to check for stuck
slides, frozen valves, and bent Need to send in a repair?
Bluetooth headphones cause lag issues Call Joe Bettencourt, our
with SmartMusic and collaborative keys. If something need to be
fabulous Cape repairman:
apps that we will be using in class fixed, it's important to send it
207-615-1266
in before school starts.

Able to login to
SmartMusic account Reeds & Oils
Please be sure that your child can get Reed players need a box of
into their account at reeds and brass players need
home.smartmusic.com. Students often the appropriate slide grease
forget their SM password over the and oils. You can find the list of
summer. If that's the case, use the accessories linked here.
"Forgot Password" button to reset to
an easy to remember password.

Reeds make a HUGE different for students--- and there lots of inferior
Hard chair, brands of reeds that will hinder students' playing. Be sure to purchase
the correct brand/strength of reed, by clicking the link above.
without arms
Students need a hard chair,
with a back and without arms, Set up laptops &
to maintain proper playing
posture during band Zooms. iPads at eye level
Often times, dining chairs work
great!
Looking down at a laptop is
uncomfortable and makes it
What about 5th grade impossible to play an instrument
band members? using correct posture and air
support.
5th graders should wait to get supplies
Using a laptop/iPad stand, a pile of
for band as the roll out for beginning
large hardcover books, or a sturdy
band instruments will be a bit different
and adjustable music stand will
this year. Be on the lookout for email
ensure the correct set up for
updates from Mrs. Ramsey. She'll be
viewing devices while playing your
sure to give you plenty of time to plan
instrument.
and get what your child needs.

cramsey@capeelizabethschools.org ?? Questions?? https://cemsband.weebly.com

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