Dear Parents,
Howard County Public Schools has for many years had one of the finest music programs in the country. As Director of Bands at Pointers Run Elementary School, I hope to continue this tradition of excellent instruction. I am excited about being at Pointers Run again this year.
From an educational standpoint, the discipline of playing a musical instrument is recognized as a valuable experience by our administration. In addition, it helps with school studies, discipline, teamwork, leadership and there is little doubt that performing with a Band provides much personal satisfaction.
For interested students, music lessons are provided as a regular part of the school program. The lessons are given twice a week during the school day on a two week, rotating schedule. Classes will begin on September 18th. However, you as the parent would be responsible for renting an instrument and purchasing instruction books (information is listed under, “Materials needed for Band”). Needless to say, it is best to use the “Rent-To-Own” plan until you are reasonably satisfied that your child has progressed enough to warrant instrument purchase.
You do not have to wait to be contacted by Mr. Davis to rent your child’s instrument. Please rent your child’s instrument before September 18th.I have several Trombones, Euphoniums and French Horns that I can lend to you free of charge. If you are interested in one of these instruments, please contact me as soon as possible.
The following Band information sheets should answer most questions concerning the Band program. Please read the information and fill out the Google Doc form as soon as possible. The deadline to register your child is September Please save this information for future reference.
If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at [email protected]. I look forward to working with your child. I hope to see you at our first concert in December!
Sincerely,
Kendall Davis
Director of Bands
Pointers Run Elementary School
Howard County Public Schools has for many years had one of the finest music programs in the country. As Director of Bands at Pointers Run Elementary School, I hope to continue this tradition of excellent instruction. I am excited about being at Pointers Run again this year.
From an educational standpoint, the discipline of playing a musical instrument is recognized as a valuable experience by our administration. In addition, it helps with school studies, discipline, teamwork, leadership and there is little doubt that performing with a Band provides much personal satisfaction.
For interested students, music lessons are provided as a regular part of the school program. The lessons are given twice a week during the school day on a two week, rotating schedule. Classes will begin on September 18th. However, you as the parent would be responsible for renting an instrument and purchasing instruction books (information is listed under, “Materials needed for Band”). Needless to say, it is best to use the “Rent-To-Own” plan until you are reasonably satisfied that your child has progressed enough to warrant instrument purchase.
You do not have to wait to be contacted by Mr. Davis to rent your child’s instrument. Please rent your child’s instrument before September 18th.I have several Trombones, Euphoniums and French Horns that I can lend to you free of charge. If you are interested in one of these instruments, please contact me as soon as possible.
The following Band information sheets should answer most questions concerning the Band program. Please read the information and fill out the Google Doc form as soon as possible. The deadline to register your child is September Please save this information for future reference.
If there are any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me at [email protected]. I look forward to working with your child. I hope to see you at our first concert in December!
Sincerely,
Kendall Davis
Director of Bands
Pointers Run Elementary School