As we get towards the end of a school year, we officially begin the process of introducing new musicians to our band program.  This is an important decision for you and your child.   Not only a decision about joining band, but also a decision which  will determine, in part, who your child’s friends and associates will be for the next several years. Band is much more than a class to play an instrument.  It is the development of a family of friends that lasts a lifetime and establishment of some rather profound physical and mental influences.  These influences will determine much of your child’s success in all aspects of education, not just music. 

It is a fact that music students represent the top of the academic scale in our schools.  We know they are averaging 90 points higher on SAT exams.  We also know that Fine Art students are many of ones who enjoy a very successful high school career academically as well as in athletics and other activities.  For parents of college bound students, it is very important to consider the follows facts:   

1. Majority of admission directors  consider class rank.  Band students tend to place very highly in  class ranking and have a high percentage of earning Valedictorian and Salutatorian honors.  

2. Admission standards are heavily based on SAT score.  Band students consistently score in the highest  percentiles on the SAT exam.         

3. Admission directors consider the participation of the student in band and other fine art classes.  60% of all college freshman drop out after the first year.  In contrast, 96% of past band students graduate earn diplomas from higher level institutions, many graduating with university honors. We reinforce the values of commitment and dedication daily. 

It is very important to take advantage of band class during the 6th grade year.  If you wait until 7th, your child will be in a  class of students a year younger and will have a more difficult time  catching up to their level.  We move very quickly here at Santa Fe, and you will be amazed at the level of musicianship at the end of the 6th grade year.   

CMS HORN DRIVE DATES

Friday, August 18 from 4:00pm-7:30 pm

PURPOSE: Convenience. Parents have so many responsibilities these days and it is rare to find extra time to go shopping for an instrument or supplies. We invite reputable music stores to our campus. These stores are vetted and can only provide high-quality instruments and accessories for sale or rent. Some types of instruments are cost prohibitive ($5000+) for parent purchase and are provided by Cleveland ISD. These instruments will need to purchase supplies and accessories.

PROCEDURE: As parents and students arrive to the Cleveland Middle School Band Hall (instructions can be found here), they should check in and register at the CHECK-IN Station. Once registered, parents and students will be directed to a waiting line to speak with a music store representative. Families will be served in the order that they arrive. There will be bilingual representatives available to assist in this process.

• Flute - Parent Provided Instrument

• Oboe - Parent Provided Accessories

• Bassoon - Parent Provided Accessories

• Clarinet - Parent Provided Instrument

• Saxophone - Parent Provided Instrument

• Trumpet - Parent Provided Instrument

• French Horn - Parent Provided Accessories

• Trombone - Parent Provided Instrument

• Euphonium - Parent Provided Accessories

• Tuba - Parent Provided Accessories

• Percussion - Parent Provided Instrument

At Santa Fe Middle School, we believe that every student should have the ability to participate in band regardless of financial situation. Let us know how we can help!