Arrowhead Elementary PTA is excited to announce an after school band opportunity to 4th and 5th graders* in the fall, winter and spring of the 2026-2027 school year.

Band practices: Mondays from 3:40-4:40pm
Instruments: flute, clarinet, trumpet, or trombone
Fall session: September 21 – November 9
Concert: Open to all! Join us November 9 from 4:10-4:40pm in the auditorium
Cost: $160 per student (scholarships available)

Registration has closed – winter registration information coming soon.

Have questions? We’re happy to help—reach out anytime at band@ptaarrowhead.org!

*3rd graders with previous experience on a flute, clarinet, trumpet or trombone are eligible to participate with permission from Band Director and Band Program Lead.

Sessions are 8 weeks long, you must register for each session individually right before the start of the session.

Fall session – Sept 21 through Nov 9, concert will be held the last 30 mins (4:10-4:40pm) of the final practice on Nov 9 in the auditorium. Parents and families are welcome to join the concert.

Winter session – Feb 1 through Mar 29 (no practice Feb 15 for mid-winter break), concert will be held the last 30 mins (4:10-4:40pm) of the final practice on March 29 in the auditorium. Parents and families are welcome to join the concert.

Spring session – April 12 through May 25 (last day of practice on May 17, concert (time TBD) on Tuesday May 25. Parents and families are welcome to join the concert.

Standard concert attire is black pants and white shirt.

It is important to have an instrument on the first day of class. If you do not already have one, you can choose to rent or buy. There are very limited district owned instruments that can be rented. Please reach out to band@ptaarrowhead.org to learn more.

Please get your instrument the week before the first day of class so that it is ready to go for Monday (don’t forget to bring it to school on band days!)

Rent

Certain music shops have instrument rentals. Usually the cost is around $25 per month. Here are the best rental in the area:

  • Metropolitan Music
  • Music & Arts
  • Kennelly Keys

Often you can walk into a store and walk out with your rental instrument that day.

Buy

There are many instruments out there, but they are not all the same quality. You will look for a beginner instrument, sometimes called a “student model,” which will work well for your child and be a reasonable price.

Recommended Brands (not required)

  • Yamaha – any instrument
  • Pearl, Gemeinhardt – Flute
  • Selmer – Clarinet
  • Bach, Jupiter – Trumpet
  • Bach – Trombone

Please do not buy a “cool-colored” instrument, such as a bright purple flute or trumpet, as these are made from poor materials.*

Music Stand

In addition to an instrument, you will need a music stand for practicing at home. There will be music stands available at band practices.

You will need to purchase the Accent on Achievement, book 1. These are usually available at local music shops and of course can be found online at alfred.com or other online retailers. Please make sure to check the top right corner for your instrument and “Book 1”.

Please have this book on hand at each practice.

Optional: You can view the list of private instructors if you are interested in pursuing additional music support outside of band.

Students should plan to practice at home 3–4 times per week. Band rehearsals are an opportunity for students to play together as an ensemble, learn new skills, and build confidence. Regular practice at home is equally important and gives students the time they need to reinforce what they’ve learned, develop their skills, and continue to grow as musicians.