We'll
work in partnership with you to create a quality instrumental music
program for your private, parochial or home school students.
Schmitt's began the STRIKE UP THE BAND program in 1965 to bring
music to metro area children in private and parochial schools where
a full-time band director was not feasible. In 1992 the program
expanded to help home school families allow their children to participate
in group music.
Let us help give your children the experience of learning to play
a band instrument. Weekly lessons, weekly band rehearsals and concert
performances provide the group music experience so important to
every child's complete education!
Parents, Director, School and Schmitt Music all play an important
part in providing the Strike Up the Band experience for children!
PARENTS
• Supply your child with the lesson book and an instrument,
which you maintain in good playing condition.
• Pay the monthly tuition to Schmitt Music.
• Encourage your child by providing a comfortable place to
practice, praise for good practices, and an appreciative audience.
DIRECTOR
• Schedule the students for weekly group
lessons and rehearsals.
• Prepare the students for group performance and festival events
• Adapt the prepared curriculum
• Prepare student progress reports at least twice a year.
SCHOOL
• Provide space for lessons and band/orchestra rehearsal.
• Provide storage for band/orchestra equipment.
• Provide a weekly time in students' schedules for participation
in lessons and rehearsal.
• Provide staff support for the band/orchestra director.
SCHMITT MUSIC
• Interview, train, place, schedule and supervise the director.
• Bill the monthly tuition to participating families.
• Assist in recruitment of students and development of program.
• Provide music stands, band performance music, and necessary
background instruments.
Current home school band locations are...Big Lake (meets on Fridays), Shoreview - formerly of Roseville - (meets on Wednesdays), Burnsville (meets on Mondays), Cloquet (meets on Tuesdays), and Coon Rapids (meets on Tuesdays), Duluth (meets on Thursdays), Maple Grove (meets on Mondays), Red Wing (meets on Thursdays), Rochester (meets on Tuesdays), St. Cloud (meets on Wednesdays), and the East Metro Band - Woodbury - (meets on Mondays). Current home school orchestra locations are...Brooklyn Center (meets on Thursdays), and Edina (meets on Fridays).
For more information call
Cheryl Hartmann at Schmitt Music
(763) 566-4560, ext. 3218.
Email:
cheryl.hartmann@schmittmusic.com
or mail
to:
Schmitt Music
2400 Freeway Blvd
Brooklyn Center MN 55430-1799
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Q:
Does my child need to be able to read music to join?
A: No, the director will teach your child how to read music, how to play the instrument, and how to handle and care for the instrument.
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What's the ideal age for my child to begin band?
A: Fourth grade is an ideal age to begin band.
Children in fifth and sixth grades are also at great
ages to begin playing a musical instrument.
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How much should my child practice?
A: Practice time varies from individual to
individual. 15-30 minutes daily is often suggested
for beginners. We suggest scheduling a regular daily
practice time.
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Q:
How did you determine the instrument that was recommended
for my child?
A: After an instrument demonstration, your
child was asked to think about which instruments s/he
preferred. Various factors are considered - the shape
of the mouth and teeth, the ability to coordinate
the facial muscles, and physical size for potential
wind players. For potential percussionists, factors
such as hand/eye coordination and rhythmic memory
are considered. With these factors and your child's
personal preference, a recommendation was made to
help you and your child choose an instrument that
they will be successful in learning to play.
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Q:
I don't have an instrument. Will my child be provided
with one?
A: Families are asked to provide students with
an instrument. If you do not have an instrument, Schmitt
Music has several options to help you acquire an excellent
student model instrument at a reasonable cost.
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