Just A Note:
BAND 2026-2027
It's almost that time of year!
5th and 6th grade band students, here is a link to the instruments you should have or should be looking at for the upcoming year. Type or copy "St. Dominic" into the search bar:
Click HERE for new instrument rental information!
If you order through this link, Ernie Williamson Music will bring it to you at BSIC on August 25th from 4:30-7:30PM, and CSIC August 27th, from 4:30-7:30PM
If you wish to try out instruments before you rent, please attend one of the above instrument display nights and explore your options!
I heartily encourage 6th graders to consider joining band if you aren't already in it! (we'll make it work, just check it out!)
Send me any questions or concerns!
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I am looking forward to the new school year!
Why Learn To Play Music (NAMM)
Here's a link to information on the Ernie Williamson Music website (from the National Association of Music Merchants) on why learning an instrument is important.
NPR Article Link
Here is a helpful article posted recently on NPR.org about practice habits. Why do I keep posting things about practice? Because the science of practicing music also applies to problem solving across the subjects!
Here you go! Happy reading!
Instrumental Music and the Brain
Here is a link to a youtube video about what effects playing a musical instrument has on the brain:
