Bloomington ISD Bands

6th grade Beginning Band

 

Joining the Bloomington ISD Bandcats!

 

We hope you are considering joining the band at Bloomington. This past year 30% of the sixth grade participated in band. Please note, sixth grade is the only grade-level that offers beginning band through high school in Bloomington ISD. We firmly believe that a student’s initial interest in playing an instrument is an important part of that student’s potential success in band. As a result, we try to place a student on their first or second instrument choice because students will naturally work harder at something they are interested in. This is, however, not the only factor we consider when selecting an instrument for a student to play. The thrill of playing this new instrument will quickly fade if a student is struggling on an instrument that they are not well suited to play. Below is a chart for you to consider when looking at ALL of the possible pros/cons for each instrument, to help you find the best instruments for you, Keep in mind that BISD provides instruments for ALL students.