Saint Paul Public Schools
Mississippi Creative Arts Magnet
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Welcome to the Mississippi Band Program
Holiday Concert
Holiday Concert
My name is Dr, Fried and I am the Band teacher at Mississippi creative arts magnet. I am pleased to be part of a wonderful faculty dedicated to arts teaching. We are expecting an exciting year in Band for the 2006-2007 season. Band is an important part of a child's education. In band we learn responsibility, teamwork and of course to play an instrument! In Elementary Band we feature the standard instrumentation of; Flute, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone (we need more players), and Percussion. In addition to this we also offer for study; pitched percussion (bells), Oboe, French Horn, Bass Clarinet, Tenor Sax, Baritone Horn, String Bass, and Timpani. Instruments are rented from Mississippi for the nominal fee of $20 dollars per year. Percussion students do not rent instruments but purchase drumsticks $5.00 and a practice pad for $15 .00, or $20.00 total. Students must
Dr. Fried Conducting the Band
Dr. Fried Conducting the Band
also purchase books instrument books are 7.00. Students are expected to take excellent care of their rented instruments and to return them in the condition it was given them. Total costs for Instrument rental and book $27.00 Percussion purchase and book $27.00 Also, students are expected; to be prepared for their lessons (have their book, instrument, know their assignments, and be on time), and to attended all scheduled rehearsals. The importance of practice. "Musicians wrestle everywhere...." Emily Dickenson Parents I need your help to insure that your children are prepared for their lessons. 20 Minuets a day is our practice target. Please make sure that your children practice, practice, practice! Did I say that? Anyway, if you would like to know more about me, please check out my web site: I look forward to meeting you all!!! My page is below.