Willkommen!
to the 14th year (2024-2025) of band at TCGIS!
This is where students and parents in the Twin Cities German Immersion School band program can find information on lessons, performances, materials needed, and other things as they arise.
there is a calendar at the bottom of this page
Upcoming things:
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Lesson Schedule for the 2022-23 school year
Lesson Assignments for each lesson group.
If you aren’t sure about your lesson group, ask me!
Parents, please read at the beginning of each school year to refresh yourselves on policy and guidelines.
BEGINNERS
incoming 5th graders and all beginners info letter
procuring an instrument
instrument introduction videos by former TCGIS band members
Beginner tutorial videos: flute clarinet saxophone trumpet trombone percussion
PAYMENTS
FEES FOR THE 2023-2024 SCHOOL YEAR
Students in grades 5-8 can take band lessons during the school day. These will happen on a rotating schedule on Thursdays. Lessons are $11 per class. Fee will be $13 per class beginning the fall of 2024.
Any student taking lessons elsewhere may participate in Konzert Band ONLY on Thursdays after school 3:30-4:30. This cost is $5 per class. Students taking ANY lessons with me DO NOT need to pay anything.
The lesson schedule has the amounts due for each session, along with the dates we are meeting.
If you cannot afford lessons, please let me know. I will not turn anyone away. If you are able to contribute extra to help out a student, please let me know that as well. You can split up payments in any way that works for you; just let me know your schedule :)
PAYMENT OPTIONS:
Apple pay (612-209-3396)
Zelle (monk2miles@gmail.com OR 612-209-3396)
Venmo (Krista-Johnson-83)
Paypal
CashApp (KristaAWJohnson)
check, made out to “Krista Johnson”
cash
2024-25: 5-8th BAND REGISTRATION
Registration will open in August, 2023. I have a spreadsheet that I’d like you to fill out, but would rather not have home email info on this public website. Please email me for the link to the spreadsheet if you don’t receive it before the first day of school. Thanks!
NO FORMS NEED TO BE FILLED OUT OR TURNED IN TO THE OFFICE
BOOKS TO PURCHASE
EVERYONE: Band Lesson Book
Used books are acceptable! No need for the version with a CD; I don't use them.
flute
clarinet
alto sax
trumpet
trombone
percussion
Download all students:
Laterne, Laterne flute clarinet/trumpet alto sax trombone percussion
PPE INFORMATION - (only needed if masking guidelines are in place)
watch videos
Here are links to various items listed in the above videos. There are many options to what I’ve purchased, so look around, or make something similar! A neck gaiter could also work for clarinet, but it leaves a little gap at the chin. I LOVE the flute mask listed below. A large bandana or scarf around the face covering the nose will also work. The General wind mask is nice, but big! Request a teen size. The General Wind Mask 2 is better for woodwinds.
Flute Mask
General Wind Instrument Mask This one is big so request a teen size(better for brass players)
Clear Bag Instrument Cover
General Wind mask 2 This one fits me in a teen size, just barely. Request a 2.5 inch opening!! (better for woodwinds, but good for brass too)
I LOVE the clear instrument covers (for woodwinds; brass only need bell covers) but pillowcases work really well too! Send a pillowcase with your child and I’ll make one for them.
DAYS/TIMES/DATES TO KNOW
LESSON DAYS are Thursdays.
KONZERT BAND (6-8 band rehearsal) will meet Thursdays after school, 3:30-4:30.
BEGINNER BAND will meet a few times on Thursdays after school before St Martinstag. All band students will attend Konzert Band after school on Thursdays beginning after spring break.
***sports students: If you are in band you need to attend Konzert Band every other week, at a minimum, in order to comfortably know your music and how it fits into the full piece.
ST. MARTINSTAG, in November, the band, including 5th graders, plays at this every year.
FINAL CONCERT will be in May sometime. There is usually a pot luck following!
CALENDAR: