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Join Tippit Band

Are you interested in joining the Tippit Band program? Great! Our Tippit Band Family is always looking for new members to join us as we make music and lead our peers at Tippit Middle School. We have listed some basic information below, but the best way to learn more is by sending us an email. We look forward to hearing from you!

 

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Tippit Band Basic Information:

  • We offer instruction on a wide variety of instruments!
    • Flute
    • Oboe
    • Clarinet, Bass Clarinet
    • Bassoon
    • Saxophone
    • Trumpet
    • French Horn
    • Trombone
    • Euphonium
    • Tuba
    • Percussion
  • Before enrollment, students meet with band staff to determine which instrument fits them the best. 
  • All Tippit Band students start off in Beginner Band class for one year. After that point, they join one of our competitive band classes (Honors Band or Symphonic Band).
  • If a student has completed a year of Beginner Band at a different school, they may be placed in a competitive band class after discussion with the band staff and a skills assessment.
  • Students are required to practice daily outside of class time. The band hall is open before and after school to allow students to complete their practice time at school.
  • The Tippit Band encourages active parent involvement- we expect that parents attend performances and monitor student practice at home.