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Frost Middle School Instrumental Music
Building Musicians, Leaders, and Lifelong Learners
New Parent Checklist
New to Frost Music? Start Here!
Welcome to the Frost Middle School Instrumental Music Program! We are excited to have your student join our music family. Use this checklist to make sure you are ready for a successful start to the school year.
Before School Starts
✓ Obtain an Instrument
Students may use:
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School-owned instrument (when available)
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Rental instrument
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Family-owned instrument
Recommended music stores:
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Marshall Music
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Sweetwater
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Music & Arts
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Anderson Music
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McCourt's Music
✓ Review Concert Dates
Concerts are a required part of the curriculum.
Families should:
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Add concert dates to personal calendars
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Avoid scheduling conflicts whenever possible
✓ Purchase Required Supplies
Band Students:
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Instrument
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Method Book
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Folding Music Stand
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Pencil
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Instrument-specific supplies
Orchestra Students:
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Instrument
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Method Book
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Rosin
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Folding Music Stand
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Pencil
Guitar Students:
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Acoustic Guitar
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Guitar Picks
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Folding Music Stand
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Method Book
(See Family Resources page for detailed supply lists.)
✓ Stay Connected
Communication is sent through:
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Email
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Weekly Smore Newsletter
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Google Classroom
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Frost Music Website
✓ Join Google Classroom
Students will receive classroom codes during the first week of school.
Google Classroom is used for:
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Assignments
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Announcements
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Practice resources
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MusicFirst information
✓ Bookmark Important Resources
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Frost Music Website
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Google Calendar
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Weekly Newsletter
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Family Resources Page
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Handbook
✓ Read the Student Handbook
The handbook explains:
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Grading
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Concert requirements
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Practice expectations
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Classroom expectations
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Attendance procedures
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