Band

Welcome to the VVCM Band Program! We’re so happy that you’re here. 

All VVCM students in grades 4-8 can join our growing band program.

If your child is interested in joining our band program PLEASE FILL OUT THE
GOOGLE BAND INTEREST FORM (see the right side of this page). This is for past
band students as well. It will provide me with a current student list & parental
contact information.

We have four (4) bands at VVCM.
     1) 4th Grade Beginner Concert Band
This is our first year band at VVCM. All beginner band students will focus on music
basics, which will include learning how to read music and how to play an
instrument.
     2) 5th Grade Intermediate Concert Band
This is our second year band at VVCM. It is a continuation of year one with a focus
on understanding and applying new music theory, developing new instrumental
techniques, and performing an intermediate level of music selections.
     3) Middle School Concert Band (Grades 6-8)
This is our advanced band for middle school students at VVCM. There is a
strong focus on developing extended music theory and instrumental
techniques, and taking on much more challenging music selections which will
include varying time signatures/key signatures, along with longer selections of
music.
     4) Middle School Jazz Band (Grades 6-8)
The focus of our jazz band is to learn and perform jazz standards with
improvisational solos. Depending on the number of students that are interested in
joining the jazz band, auditions may be required.

What instruments can I choose from?
Flute, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, and Snare Drum.

Where do I get my instrument?
a) Music stores will rent instruments: Tague Music & El Dorado Hills Music.
b) Purchase an instrument (new or used).

Are there any other items that I will need?
Music Method Book – Sound Innovations Book 1 (4th & 5th grade).
Music Method Book – Sound Innovations Book 2 (6-8th grade).
Clarinets and Alto Saxophones will need reeds (size 1.5 or 2) & cork grease.
Trumpets and Trombones will need valve oil, slide grease & slide oil.
Drummers will need 2 pairs of drum sticks (size 5A or 7A).

I’m here to help pass along the joy of making music to all of our students!:)
Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns.
Anthony Carafone
VVCM Band Director
Email: acarafone@buckeyeusd.org