mms beginning band
information and form
Montross Middle School is offering beginning band to rising 6th grade students. This is a great opportunity for your child to learn to play an instrument! No prior instrumental experience is necessary. Over the course of the school year, your student will learn instrumental technique and the basics of reading music. He or she will also perform in evening concerts at MMS. Joining band does require acquiring an instrument for your child to play. We have limited instruments available to rent out from the school ($50/school year). School instruments can be reserved in August. An instrument rental company will come to MMS band room to rent instruments in August or September and sell supplies to new band students. Rentals are approximately $40 per month (alto saxophones are around $45).
Please understand that joining band entails a commitment on your student’s part to work hard and practice, and on your part as a parent to encourage practice, and to bring your child to required after-school concerts (we will have 3 of these). If you would like for your child to be a part of the band program, please complete the form below and return it to Mr. Passaretti.
Videos about specific band instruments are available for viewing by selecting the tabs at the top of this page.
Commonly Asked Questions
Q: Can I be in band if I want to play sports?
A: Yes, of course! Band class does not interfere with sporting practices or events.
Q: Do I need any experience before joining band?
A: Nope! You don’t need any musical experience to join band class.
Q: Do I need to buy an instrument right now?
A: No. In fact, you should wait until the 2023-2024 school year so that Mr. Passaretti can make sure you are able to play the instrument you signed up for. Do not purchase an instrument without Mr. Passaretti’s assistance.
Q: Is band fun?
A: You bet!
Q: If I don’t do band in 6th grade, can I sign up in 7th grade?
A: No. 6th Grade is the only grade level that is offered beginning band at MMS. If you are interested, sign up now!
Please understand that joining band entails a commitment on your student’s part to work hard and practice, and on your part as a parent to encourage practice, and to bring your child to required after-school concerts (we will have 3 of these). If you would like for your child to be a part of the band program, please complete the form below and return it to Mr. Passaretti.
Videos about specific band instruments are available for viewing by selecting the tabs at the top of this page.
Commonly Asked Questions
Q: Can I be in band if I want to play sports?
A: Yes, of course! Band class does not interfere with sporting practices or events.
Q: Do I need any experience before joining band?
A: Nope! You don’t need any musical experience to join band class.
Q: Do I need to buy an instrument right now?
A: No. In fact, you should wait until the 2023-2024 school year so that Mr. Passaretti can make sure you are able to play the instrument you signed up for. Do not purchase an instrument without Mr. Passaretti’s assistance.
Q: Is band fun?
A: You bet!
Q: If I don’t do band in 6th grade, can I sign up in 7th grade?
A: No. 6th Grade is the only grade level that is offered beginning band at MMS. If you are interested, sign up now!
Sign-up form: https://forms.gle/i3YTvDKRQBunH9wM9
Mr. Passaretti's email: [email protected]
MMS Phone: (804) 493-9818
Mr. Passaretti's email: [email protected]
MMS Phone: (804) 493-9818
