Band
The Buckeye Union School District offers Band beginning in 4th and 5th grade. Sixth through 8th-grade students may enroll in Instrumental Band as a course in middle school. Additionally, each middle school offers Jazz Band.
Welcome to the Silva Valley Band Program! We’re so happy that you’re here. 😊
All Silva Valley students in grades 4 & 5 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 link on this page). This includes all past band students as well. It will provide me with a current student list & parental contact information.
We offer a combined 4th & 5th grade Concert Band at Silva Valley.
4th & 5th Grade SV Concert Band
All SV students are welcomed to join! Band students will focus on music basics, which will include learning how to read music and how to play an instrument. Additionally, the students will experience performing and playing in a band setting.
What instruments can I choose from?
Flute, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, and Snare Drum.
Where do I get my instrument?
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Music stores will rent instruments: Tague Music & El Dorado Hills Music.
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Purchase an instrument (new or used).
Are there any other items that I will need?
Music Method Book – Sound Innovations Book 1.
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).
You can find all of the above at local music stores or on Amazon.
SV BAND SCHEDULE FOR 2024-2025
Each sectional will meet during the school day. Specific times will be forthcoming.
4th Grade Beginner Concert Band students will have sectional classes one time per week:
Monday- flutes/clarinets
Tuesday- alto saxophones/trumpet
Friday- snare drums/trombones
I’m here to 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
SV Band Director
Email: acarafone@buckeyeusd.org
