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The purpose of this website to inform parents, students, and the general community about the band program here at Wamego USD 320. This site includes information about upcoming performances, course requirements and expectations, and highlights the many opportunities that exist for students involved in instrumental music here in Wamego, Kansas.

NEW! This website has recently been revised to include many more resources for parents of students in instrumental music as well as for the students themselves. Please explore this site! Our goal is to provide the most complete music education possible for band students here in Wamego—the resources on this site supplement and reinforce what we do in the rehearsal hall.

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Band Handbooks

The fastest way to find out what you are wanting to know about expectations, performance dates, concert attire, instrument rental, or other information about the band program here in Wamego is to check out the band handbook for the grade your child is in. Click the links below to open the listed handbook:

Middle School Bands Handbook 2024-2025

High School Band Handbook 2024-2025

6th GRADE BAND BEGINNING OF THE YEAR INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

8th Grade Band Playing Tests List 2021-2022

Marching Band Camp Info 2022

Quick Links

Instrument Loan Agreement

Instrument Repair Approval Form

Beginning Band Needs List

Florida Trip 2022 Information

Summer Lessons 2023

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Music Boosters

Financial Support

The Wamego Music Boosters provide financial support to all aspects of the USD 320 Music programs (elementary to high school) in the forms of material support for equipment, food purchases on trips, and scholarships toward music camps and senior scholarships.

The Music Boosters provide physical support through fundraising events, chaperoning music trips, and help at concert events.Without the physical support that Boosters provide, many events we do (from the Feast of Carols chili supper to the Middle School Band Festival) would be impossible.

Physical Support

Advocacy

The Music Boosters are our voice in the community when it relates to music matters in the schools. Spreading the word of the benefits of music education is a major function of a Booster organization--specifically voicing your support for the music program and offerings here in Wamego is crucial.

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Beginning Band

If you are wondering how to get your child started in band, you’re on the right page. We start band in the 5th Grade here in Wamego. We also offer beginning band group or individual summer lessons the summer before 5th grade. Check out the information and the related links if you want to know more about starting your child in beginning band.

How Do I Know What Instrument My Child Should Play?

In late April, we try out every 4th grader individually on every instrument that is used in 5th grade band. We then make a recommendation to you, the parent, as to what your child should play based on their aptitude. To ensure that your child has a better chance at success from the start, we want them to start on an instrument that they can get a good sound on right away. Click on the link below for more information.

Which Instrument Should I Choose?

What Will I Need When School Starts?

If you are getting your instrument at the start of the school year or have just moved to town and want to know what your child needs to start the year off right in 5th grade band, click the link below.

Beginning the School Year...What Do I Need?

How Do I Get an Instrument...?

In mid-May, we host an instrument display night at West Elementary. At this meeting, we explain the beginning band program here in Wamego, go over the details of the summer lesson program, and you will also hear from a representative of Glenn’s Music in Manhattan about their instrument rental program and you have the option to rent an instrument that night. For more information about getting an instrument, click the link below.

Instrument Display Night Info

My Child Has an Instrument...Now What?

Congratulations! You have just taken the first step into the band program here in Wamego. If you are purchasing your instrument in mid-May and are planning to have your child participate in summer lessons, check out the next section. Click the link below to find out what you can do to help your child be successful in a school instrumental music program.

Tips for Parents of Beginning Instrumentalists

Summer Lessons!

Wamego USD 320 offers summer beginning band lessons as well as group lessons for those students going from 5th grade to 6th grade as well as private lessons in the afternoons for students wanting more of a challenge. The cost of these lessons is minimal. To take advantage of this opportunity and find out how to sign up for summer lessons, click the link below.

Summer Lesson Information