Holley Navarre Middle School Band Information Band Director

Holley Navarre Middle School Band Information

Band Director- Sean Dyke l BM and BME from The University of Southern Mississippi (Hattiesburg, MS) l MM from University of Nebraska (Lincoln, NE) l Teaching experience in Mississippi, Nebraska, and Florida

Do you already play an instrument? l How wonderful! l Playing a musical instrument is fun and quite rewarding! l We hope you’ll decide to continue band at Holley Navarre MS with Mr. Dyke.

What about school instruments? l Holley Navarre MS has several instruments, especially the very expensive ones including French Horns, Bass Clarinets, Baritones and Tubas. Students playing these instruments pay a small fair share. l Instruments including Flutes, Clarinets, Saxophones, Trumpets and Trombones will need to be rented from a music store.

Is renting an instrument expensive? l Other than using a school instrument, renting an instrument from a music store is the best way to go! l Most music stores offer repair contracts so if anything happens to the instrument, damage or theft, the instrument is repaired or replaced, no extra charge l If your child decides they are not suited for band, then simply return the instrument to the music store l If your child decides band is for them, then the rental money you have paid to the music store applies toward purchasing a new instrument l Brochures offered from area music stores will be given to the students.

Parents Beware! l Legally, Mr. Dyke is not allowed to tell you where you can or should buy a musical instrument l Many area instrument repair shops can NOT repair some of the more inexpensive instruments you can purchase in department stores l Parts are unavailable for MOST of these instruments. This is especially important – Parts are not available! l If the instrument gets broken, you have to throw it away ($100 -$250 – every time your child drops or damages the instrument) l Please consider the music stores! l Also, do not rule out buying a used instrument – Call Mr. Dyke, he will be glad to help with any questions concerning a used instrument

Let’s show off on our instruments! l Fall/Holiday Concert l Solo & Ensemble l Spring Concert l More TBA

Parents, why Music? l Music transmits our cultural heritage to succeeding generations l Music helps students to develop their full potential. Musical intelligence is one of seven basic kinds of intelligence that exists in every human being l Music provides an outlet for creativity and for self -expression. By participating in music, we make our own personal contributions to the quality of life

Why music? (continued) l Music is a superb means of preventing drop-outs. Music often provides an opportunity for success for students who have difficulty with other aspects of school curriculum l The study of music can sharpen one’s perception, raise one’s level of appreciation, and expand one’s musical horizons l “Music is a chocolate chip in the cookie of life!”

QUESTIONS? l Please contact Mr. Dyke, the Band Director l dykes@santarosa. k 12. fl. us

Sign Up Today! l If you want to experience the joy of playing a musical instrument, we’re glad you’re here l Please do not let obtaining an instrument deter your student from participating if he/she desires to play in the band l Remember, many school instruments will be available. If money is an issue, then your child should choose to play a school instrument