M.U.S.E. Instrumental Programs
Dear Band Parents,

I want to welcome all of our new students and parents to our program. We are excited to have you on board for this 2016-2017 season. Our goal is to make this a fun and positive experience for your child. If you ever have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact your instructor or the M.U.S.E. office. Teachers emails are listed in the class schedules page on our website at: Class Schedules

We would like to welcome two new schools this year to our program: Bonny Slope Elem, St. John The Apostle in Oregon City, and the students from the Madeleine school joining us at St. Rose School. 
Upcoming Band Workshops (Nov. 12)
Highly Recommended

These band workshops are designed to not only give your child extra help on their instrument, it's also a motivational session. Parents are encouraged to stay and watch. There is no cost for these sessions. We offer them in two locations on two different days for parents convenience. You can come to either one. Each session goes over the same material. 

East Side Location:
Saturday, November 12 @St. Rose School 5309 NE Alameda

10:00-11:15am  Beginning Band Students (Mr. Allard will use the first 15 minutes as an orientation for parents followed by the 1 hour workshop)

11:30-12:30 Intermediate/Advanced Students (this is a great opportunity for students to experience playing in a larger group). 

West Side Location:
Saturday, November 12 @St. Pius X School 1260 NW Saltzman Rd 97229

2:00-3:15 Beginning Band Students (  (Mr. Allard will use the first 15 minutes as an orientation for parents followed by the 1 hour workshop)

3:30-4:30 Intermediate/Advanced Band Students  (this is a great opportunity for students to experience playing in a larger group). 

School Calendar

We are working to finalize dates, locations, and times for our annual winter and spring concert.  These are multi-school events where students will have the opportunity to perform in a large ensemble. These are very exciting events. Our spring concert is always at Oaks Amusement Park where the students will perform in the Pavilion and then have the opportunity to go on rides. Teachers will also be planning individual school performances. We will have this calendar finalized in the next few weeks and we will post on our website as well as send an email with links to the website page. 
 
Practicing and Help Videos
Please help your child set up a practice routine of at least 3-5 days a week for 20 minutes a session. Students are asked to log in their practice time in their Practice Journals in the back of their books. There is a spot for parents to initial each week. We also recommend some of the "help videos" on our website.  Beginning Band Videos
The M.U.S.E. Honor Band "Rocking Out" at Central Catholic High B-ball Game


Click here to watch short video clip
Accessories for Woodwinds

If you need to order reeds for clarinet or saxophone we would suggest Rico size 2 reeds (box of 10). Here are a few links:

Clarinet reeds

Saxophone reeds
Click here: Interesting Article on the Brain and Music. 


Looking forward to another great year of band and our participation in the Portland Junior Rose Parade!

Bryant Allard
M.U.S.E. Instrumental Programs