Welcome Band Students and Families! Here is a link to the band welcome letter that was sent out to all interested band students.  Click here!

 If you have any questions please feel free to contact Mrs. Mugford at [email protected] or call the school at 802-877-3761

​Students should be practicing at least 4 days a week for at least 30 minutes each time. 
Here is what a typical practice session should look and sounds like:

1. 10 minutes- Quick set up of instrument and warm up (Scales, Scale exercises, and Sight Reading new songs from SOE book ) 

2.  15 minutes- Focused practicing of harder material. Work in SOE book, clap and count rhythms, and work on other pieces that we are currently working on in class. 

3. 5 min- Finish with a song that makes you feel good so you walk away from your instrument feeling proud of yourself! This can be something easy. 

Welcome to the 5th-6th Grade Band Page! Go Thundercat musicians!  

Because of state guidance for covid-19 we will not be able to play our instruments inside that require breath.

​At school we will be building our musical skills in rhythm and playing together. 


             We will be working more on material from our red Standard of Excellence (SOE) books!  You can always move on if you feel you are ready. The goal is to get you all the way through the red book 1 by the time you head to middle school. 

            Each page covers music theory topics that the musician will need to know to play the music correctly. You can play along with this YOUTUBE PLAYLIST or the CD that came with your book. There is also an app that you can download for free. Instructions are on the inside cover of your book. If you need a CD, please let Mrs. Mugford know and she can let you borrow one! 


Below are links to some resources, websites, and other useful information! 

Websites and Resources! 
These are websites and documents that can assist you with band assignments, music theory lessons, and instrument care. If you need help navigating, please contact Mrs. Mugford-Bermingham:
[email protected]