Band Activity Fee

iPads

​There is a $35 activity fee for students participating in the Round Lake Area Schools band program.  This fee is collected upon registration for the school year or applied to the student’s account if joining band after registration.  This money is applied towards various band expenses including:

• shirt for performances (one per student)
• general instrument repair
  
• reeds, valve oil, and other small instrument supplies for emergencies​​​

School Instrument Rental Policy

Students are strongly encouraged to rent or purchase their own instrument, but there are a few instruments available from the school for students to use.

• Students studying flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, and trombone should be renting or own their own instrument (exceptions can be made in rare cases)
• Students studying horn and baritone can rent their instrument from a music store, but there are generally enough at the school to cover these students
• Flute, clarinet, and saxophone students using specialty versions of their instrument (piccolo, bass clarinet, tenor saxophone, etc.) should have their own flute, clarinet, or alto saxophone for practicing at home
• Bassoon and tuba students use school instruments and may take the instrument home as necessary
• Percussion students will use the school percussion equipment, but must have their own sticks and mallets
  • Renting or owning a percussion kit is strongly recommended

There are separate handouts with information on renting or purchasing an instrument available at this link or in the band room. 

If a student is using a school instrument, that student is responsible for all repair costs should that instrument require repairs.  These repairs can be very costly, so please help your student understand the importance of taking care of their assigned instrument.

Students have their own iPad to use for all of their classes.  These devices are meant to be used as learning tools, not toys or entertainment devices.  Band students will use their iPads to:

• Read and annotate their music
• Access a tuner and metronome
• Access classroom materials and handouts
• Listen to recordings
• Complete assignments, quizzes, and tests

It is essential that the iPad comes to school each day with a full charge.  Most classes will be using the iPads and without a full charge at the start of school the iPad will lose power before all classes are completed for the day.  Band students should assume they will use their iPad every day in band class as well as for most performances, so they need to make sure they have enough battery for the day’s activities.  Charging opportunities may be available during class, but this should not be expected.

Concert Uniforms

The following is the standard concert uniform for all performances unless otherwise indicated.

• New band shirt to be released soon!
• Formal Performances (JTMMS Concerts, 8th Grade Promotion, Chili Supper)
  • Black pants (dress pants preferred, no holes, tears, etc.) or black skirt (must be below the knees)
  • Black socks or black tights
  • Black shoes (no high-heels)
• Informal Performances (Athletic performances, All District Band Festival)
  • Blue jeans (no holes, tears, etc.)
  • Comfortable walking shoes (closed-toed, no holes)

Please be sure to obtain these items before the first performance.