Find out the three best things you can do to ensure your child's success in band this year (even if you don't consider yourself a musician!).

When is our first band concert? How many minutes should you practice per week? What should you wear for our first concert? Learn the answers to these questions and more in the band handbook.

Would you buy a car with a brand name you didn’t recognize? Would you buy a car at a flea market?

Probably not, because you would have no guarantee of the car’s quality. In the same way, it is wise to purchase instruments made by trusted manufacturers from trusted instrument dealers. Most of us are suspicious of a “too good to be true” price on a car, because we know that a car is an investment, and poor quality workmanship will cost us money later on. Like an automobile, an instrument is an investment.

Download information on trustworthy brands of instruments.

"What supplies do I need for my instrument?" This list has the answers!

A parent's guide to enhancing your child's musical experience.