{"id":2,"date":"2026-05-29T15:45:04","date_gmt":"2026-05-29T15:45:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www-hca.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/band\/?page_id=2"},"modified":"2026-06-23T18:31:38","modified_gmt":"2026-06-23T22:31:38","slug":"sample-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www-hca.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/band\/","title":{"rendered":"Hurricane Band"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"2\" class=\"elementor elementor-2\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-371689d6 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"371689d6\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3e381398 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3e381398\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-59\" src=\"https:\/\/www-hca.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/band\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/06\/Band-logo-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-hca.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/band\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/06\/Band-logo-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/www-hca.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/band\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/06\/Band-logo-1024x1024.png 1024w, https:\/\/www-hca.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/band\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/06\/Band-logo-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/www-hca.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/band\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/06\/Band-logo-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/www-hca.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/band\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/06\/Band-logo-1536x1536.png 1536w, https:\/\/www-hca.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/band\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/06\/Band-logo-75x75.png 75w, https:\/\/www-hca.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/band\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/06\/Band-logo.png 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/h2><h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #0f4f7d\">Welcome to the<\/span><\/h2><h2 style=\"text-align: center\"><span style=\"color: #0f4f7d\">Hallowes Cove Academy Hurricane Band<\/span><\/h2><h6 style=\"text-align: center\">Ms. Isabella Mitrione, Director<\/h6><p style=\"text-align: center\"><em><span style=\"color: #749cad\">2026-2027 Band Handbook coming soon<\/span><\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4bd85f2 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4bd85f2\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9fa5a1b elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9fa5a1b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www-hca.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/band\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/06\/HCA-Website-Photo.jpg\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-35\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-hca.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/band\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/06\/HCA-Website-Photo.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www-hca.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/band\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/06\/HCA-Website-Photo-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www-hca.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/band\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/06\/HCA-Website-Photo-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-826e073 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"826e073\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-38ca857 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"38ca857\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7f978d1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7f978d1\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f965329 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"f965329\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7049b5b elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget-tablet__width-initial elementor-widget-mobile__width-initial 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https:\/\/www-hca.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/band\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/06\/Professional-Headshot-scaled-e1780757713827-768x768.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www-hca.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/band\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/06\/Professional-Headshot-scaled-e1780757713827-1536x1536.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/www-hca.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/band\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/06\/Professional-Headshot-scaled-e1780757713827.jpeg 1700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bc89bb9 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"bc89bb9\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-308c3ca elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"308c3ca\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Meet the Director, Ms. Mitrione<\/h4><p><span style=\"font-style: inherit;font-weight: inherit\">I am excited to work with you all in establishing a tradition of excellence at our emerging school! There is much potential in the opportunity we have together, and it is an honor to begin writing history with such a fine community.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a788124 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a788124\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9de1738 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"9de1738\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-style: inherit;font-weight: inherit\">Middle school is a pivotal time in a child&#8217;s life where interests, sociability, and cognition greatly develop and leave lasting impressions. Music education provides students with far more than technical skill. We do not teach music; we teach humans. Our program is designed for students to challenge themselves in new ways, build a network of support, and experience the joy of music in a thrilling ensemble setting. Students strengthen their emotional awareness skills and gain a vital outlet by engaging in self-expression. We prioritize a community of belonging where friendship, confidence, and pride in shared goals are valued. Band allows our youth to develop high moral character within an exhilarating experience that we only get one chance at taking advantage of.<\/span><\/p><p>The band program offers students many opportunities to perform for their peers, families, and greater community throughout the year, including:<\/p><ul><li><strong style=\"font-style: inherit\">Seasonal Concerts:<\/strong><span style=\"font-style: inherit;font-weight: inherit\">\u00a0Showing our progress and hard work to family and peers.<\/span><\/li><li><strong>District Music Performance Assessment:<\/strong> Challenging our musicians to reach new heights of technical mastery and getting expert feedback from our state\u2019s best teachers.<\/li><li><strong>Pep Band:<\/strong> Representing HCA with the national anthem and fight song.<\/li><li><strong>Solo &amp; Ensemble:<\/strong> Preparing a piece and receiving individualized feedback from excellent music educators.<\/li><li><strong>Honor Band:<\/strong> Performing with other students in the district or state and experiencing new ensemble ideas.<\/li><\/ul><p>My foundation in band began at Kanapaha Middle School and F.W. Buchholz High School in Gainesville, Florida. I later earned my Bachelor of Music Education and Certificate in Music Technology from the University of North Florida. I am active in the Florida Bandmasters Association and value my fellow band directors&#8217; insights and collaboration.<\/p><p>It is a privilege to be in a position where I can provide a creative outlet and actively make a difference in our students&#8217; lives. I sincerely look forward to seeing our band stretch its legs and put itself out there this year. Thank you for your support and for being such an active member of our band family.<\/p><p>Isabella Mitrione<\/p><p><a style=\"font-style: inherit;background-color: #ffffff\" href=\"mailto:isabellacruise.mitrione@stjohns.k12.fl.us\">isabellacruise.mitrione@stjohns.k12.fl.us<\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53ffd86 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"53ffd86\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f36f75e elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"f36f75e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f25aa4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"8f25aa4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>B.A.N.D. Expectations<\/h4>\n<span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>B<\/strong><\/span>elonging\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;margin-bottom: 0 !important\">We accept, value, respect, and include each other<\/p>\n<span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>A<\/strong><\/span>ccountability\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;margin-bottom: 0 !important\">We take responsibility for our actions<\/p>\n<span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>N<\/strong><\/span>obility\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;margin-bottom: 0 !important\">We hold ourselves to high moral character<\/p>\n<span style=\"color: #000000\"><strong>D<\/strong><\/span>rive\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;margin-bottom: 0 !important\">We push through challenges and take action<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-45664c8 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"45664c8\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d0f2cd elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"9d0f2cd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www-hca.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/band\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/06\/HCA-Website-Photo-3-1024x576.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-38\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www-hca.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/band\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/06\/HCA-Website-Photo-3-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www-hca.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/band\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/06\/HCA-Website-Photo-3-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/www-hca.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/band\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/06\/HCA-Website-Photo-3-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/www-hca.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/band\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/06\/HCA-Website-Photo-3.png 1120w\" 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class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6ab50fd elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6ab50fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>2026-2027 Schedule of Events<\/h4><p style=\"text-align: center\"><em><span style=\"color: #749cad\">Coming soon<\/span><\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8745bff e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"8745bff\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4030ebb elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"4030ebb\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9cdea93 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9cdea93\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-858de15 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"858de15\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Yearly Band Fees<\/h4><p>Fair Share: $150<\/p><p>Instrument Maintenance Fee (for school-owned instruments): $165<\/p><p style=\"text-align: center\"><em><span style=\"color: #749cad\">Online payment method coming soon<\/span><\/em><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d5c544 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4d5c544\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4d4347d elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"4d4347d\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f84e46 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2f84e46\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40812c4 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"40812c4\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Hallowes Cove Academy Band Booster Organization Board 2026-2027<\/h4><div><strong>President:<\/strong> April Garrett<br \/><strong>Vice President:<\/strong> Katherine Griffin<br \/><strong>Treasurer:<\/strong> Corrine Stevens<br \/><strong>Secretary:<\/strong> Michelle Midgley<\/div><div><strong>Member at Large:<\/strong> Kathryn Okerberg<\/div><div>\u00a0<\/div><div>Our Band Booster Organization exists for the sole purpose of improving our students\u2019 band experiences. The booster allows us to gain the materials, opportunities, and support needed to grow. Booster members give assistance with fundraising and volunteer efforts that require minimal time commitment. Being active in our booster is the easiest way for you to make a positive impact on your child\u2019s band experience. Show us your strengths and interest in volunteering by completing <a href=\"https:\/\/forms.gle\/HCGooh3CQpbsKsK98\">this form.<\/a><\/div>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-226d3ef e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"226d3ef\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-69ed613 elementor-widget-divider--view-line elementor-widget elementor-widget-divider\" data-id=\"69ed613\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"divider.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-divider\">\n\t\t\t<span class=\"elementor-divider-separator\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c9d680 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"4c9d680\" data-element_type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-20286a7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"20286a7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h4>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h4>\n<strong>Q:<\/strong> Why should we choose band as an elective?<p>\n\n<strong>A:<\/strong> There are many exceptional reasons why band should be your first choice as an elective. Here are some of the most compelling arguments:\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;margin-bottom: 0\"><strong>1)<\/strong> We need music in our curriculum because we need music in our lives. Music is part of being human and it&#8217;s important.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;margin-bottom: 0\"><strong>2)<\/strong> The band experience requires students to collaborate and shift from I\/me reasoning to a we\/us. This is important for citizenship, teamwork, and leadership.<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;margin-bottom: 0\"><strong>3)<\/strong> The brain grows stronger in many fashions when learning music. A study from\u00a0<em>The Brain Behavior<\/em> <em>and Immunity<\/em> <em>Journal<\/em> cites &#8220;music training can bring about structural and functional changes in the brain, and studies have shown its positive effects on social bonding, cognitive abilities, and language processing&#8221; (Zaatar, 2023).<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px;margin-bottom: 0\"><strong>4)<\/strong> Music students score better on average in math, science, and English than their non-musical peers. <em>The Journal of Educational Psychology<\/em> published proof of this in a study of over 100,000 students (Guhn, 2019).<\/p>\n<p style=\"padding-left: 40px\"><strong>5)<\/strong> Those who have not learned to play an instrument regret it later in life. <em>The National Association of Music Merchants<\/em> cites that 82% of adults who did not learn an instrument wish they had done so (Calif, 2006).<\/p>\n<strong>Q:<\/strong> How do we get an instrument for a beginner?\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0\"><strong>A:<\/strong> Beginning Band students do not need to have an instrument before the school year begins. We conduct instrument testing at school to determine the best fits for each student. When the instrument choice has been made, you must obtain a quality instrument. Rhapsody Music will discuss their options with us at their &#8220;Instrument Rental Night&#8221; on September 1st. You may also rent an instrument from Music &amp; Arts. If you want to purchase the instrument, <strong><u>do not<\/u> <\/strong>buy one from Amazon or other online merchants and <strong><u>do not<\/u><\/strong> buy a plastic, colorful instrument. These instruments are poorly made, will not last, and shops will not attempt to repair them. If a student uses a low-quality instrument, it is highly likely they will struggle, become frustrated, and quit. To ensure success, only purchase instruments from Rhapsody Music and Music &amp; Arts. They will provide you with instruments from trusted brands and support you when the instrument needs repair.<\/p>\n&nbsp;\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0\"><strong>Q:<\/strong> Does my child need to know how to read music to join band?<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0\"><strong>A:<\/strong> No. A student needs a good attitude and desire to learn to be successful in band! Our elementary programs have well-prepared our students for band success.<\/p>\n&nbsp;\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0\"><strong>Q:<\/strong> What does it cost to be in band?<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0\"><strong>A:<\/strong> Students must have a quality band instrument. Rental plans range from $25-$55 per month on a &#8220;rent-to-own&#8221; program. Instruments are typically paid off in 2-3 years and it is yours to keep. You may choose to pay it off early for a discount. Instruments can be returned to the dealer at any time, ending the contract before it is completed. You may also buy a new instrument, buy a used instrument, or use one that you already own, if it\u2019s in good condition. Your instrument is an investment which will hold value for years to come. Be sure to obtain a name brand instrument from a music company, not an online site. It&#8217;s also important to rent or buy from a store that can provide expert service and repair. If you are unsure, please let me advise you.<\/p>\n\nSchool-owned instruments may be rented for $165 per year. Our current inventory includes tuba, euphonium, French horn, bass clarinet, tenor saxophone, and baritone saxophone. The fee allows us to clean and repair the instrument each year.<p>\nThere is a $150 Fair Share fee for all students that covers the year&#8217;s needed materials such as small accessories, books, music, rewards, guest instructors, professional organization fees, and uniforms.<\/p>\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0\"><strong>Q:<\/strong> Will my child be graded in band?<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0\"><strong>A:<\/strong> Yes. Band is a class with a curriculum based on Florida\u2019s CPALMS standards. Grading policies are available in our Band Handbook, but you may also view the document, <a href=\"https:\/\/www-hca.stjohns.k12.fl.us\/band\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/06\/Band-Grading.pdf\">Band Grading<\/a>.<\/p>\n&nbsp;\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0\"><strong>Q:<\/strong> Is there an afterschool commitment for band?<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0\"><strong>A:<\/strong> Afterschool practices are extremely rare or never given. The dispersed concerts we have are most important.<\/p>\n&nbsp;\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0\"><strong>Q:<\/strong> Where should I get my instrument repaired?<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0\"><strong>A:<\/strong> If you are renting the instrument, the dealer will make common repairs for free. If you own the instrument, I recommend the professionals at Rhapsody Music. They are located on State Road 13, and their number is (904) 642-4040.<\/p>\n&nbsp;\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0\"><strong>Q:<\/strong> Does Band Fit Well with an Advanced Academic Schedule?<\/p>\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 0\"><strong>A:<\/strong> We are able to accomplish what we need as a band during the school day, so students can easily add other activities to their schedules. In our program, we have many students who excel in advanced courses, are on sports teams, attend church, are involved in theatre productions, are members in clubs like \u201cNational Junior Honor Society\u201d and \u201cGirls on the Run,&#8221; and participate in academic events like \u201cMath Counts\u201d and \u201cBattle of the Books.&#8221; Band kids are some of the most well-rounded kids around! Whether you are in band or not, good grades are dependent upon being an organized, good worker. If you are conscientious and organized, band (or any other activity) will not adversely affect your grades. 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