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Mr. Glynn

Why Does Music Education Matter?

The underlying reason that music helps improve nearly every area of a child’s life is that music is a critical and necessary …

Flute

The flute is the only woodwind instrument in our band that doesn’t use a reed. The flute’s sound comes from blowing air …

Clarinet

The clarinet is a single reed woodwind instrument. The type of clarinet we use is a B-flat clarinet, but there are many …

Saxophone

The alto saxophone is a single reed woodwind instrument invented in the 1800s by Belgian instrument designer Adolphe Sax. Other common saxophones …

Trumpet

With its bright tone, the trumpet is an important part of many styles of music, including classical, jazz, blues, soul, funk, salsa, …

Trombone

The trombone is one of the oldest instruments in use today, and has changed very little since its invention in the 1400s. …

Percussion

Percussionists are unique members of the band for several reasons. First of all, percussion instruments are the only instruments in the band …

First Concert: November 20, 2014

“Window Into the Classroom” Concert Thursday, November 20, 2014 (same day as Parent/Teacher conferences) in the BMMS Gym ARRIVAL TIME: 5:00 PM …

Karl Paulnack Welcome Address

In September of 2001 I was a resident of Manhattan. On the morning of September 12, 2001 I reached a new understanding …

Music Training Sharpens Brain Pathways

New research suggests that the complexity involved in practicing and performing music may help students’ cognitive development… music training may increase the …

Band FAQs

I want to do band, but don’t think I’d be very good at it… NONSENSE!!  Everybody is capable of learning how to …

Getting an Instrument

DO NOT BUY AN INSTRUMENT FROM AMAZON, B.J.s, EBAY, CRAIGSLIST, OR ANY PLACE THAT ISN’T A SPECIALIZED MUSIC STORE. Read below for …

The Instruments

Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Percussion

Program Overview

5th Grade Band and Music Lessons The BMMS Beginning Band Program offers students a hands-on experience that teaches the basic performance skills …

Student-Parent-Music Department Agreement

Each student will be expected to: Study for at least one half year unless the instructor recommends termination of instruction through parental consultation. …

Still Not Sure? Read This…

While there are many, many reasons I believe the experience of making music creates better people, here is one research study that …

Quotes from Students

Quotes from 6th Grade Students: “When you pick up an instrument it’s like learning how to talk all over again in a …

Quotes from Parents

“My daughter has been in the band at BMMS for the last 2 years (5th and 6th grade) playing the flute and …

Private Lesson Information

An essential part of any successful music program is a strong private lesson program. Unlike tutoring, private lessons are not needed just …

Rick’s Musical Instruments

A representative from Rick’s comes to BMMS every Tuesday. You can call ahead and place an order for him to deliver. http://www.ricksmusicalinstruments.com/

Buy Reeds @ BMMS

Clarinet and Saxophone players regularly need new reeds. They wear out like pencils that cannot be sharpened. I have reeds for sale at …

Band Handbook

Click here for the 2014/2015 Band Handbook (includes all concert dates and signature pages)