Join the Besteiro Band....Decades of Excellence
On behalf of the Besteiro Wildcat Band staff, we’d like to thank you and your son/daughter for your interest in the band program. We are excited and are looking forward to this new school year. Your child will have many successes and good memories during their time in the Besteiro band. During the 1st weeks of the school year, students will tryout on the instrument's of their choice. The band directors will help guide your child to an instrument that will give them the highest possibility of success based on physical attributes and the student's choice. The skills your child will learn in music will help them be successful on the stage, in the classroom, and for the rest of their lives.
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Beginner FAQ's
1) Is band fun? a. ABSOLUTELY!
2) What if I haven’t gotten tested on an instrument yet?
a. We will be having our instrument try outs the first two weeks of school.!
3) Will I get to play whatever instrument I want?
a. It depends. The band director will test you on your first choice and decide if the instrument is a good fit for you. If not, we will try your second choice. It’s important that we place you on an instrument that will best fit you.
4) Do I need my instrument the first day of school? a. No. The band director will let you know what day to bring your instrument.
5) When can I buy my instrument? a. As soon as the band director has tested you on the instrument and has placed you on the instrument that best fits you, then you can shop around for your instrument!
6) Where can I buy my musical instrument?
a. Relatives (least expensive. Sometimes they’ll give it to you for FREE) b. Neighbors c. Pawn Shops d. Local music stores (We will provide you with a list) e. Online stores (WARNING – if the deal is TOO good, it’s probably too good to be true! We will provide you with a list of instruments that we recommend)
7) Do I need to have musical knowledge or know how to play a musical instrument to be in band?
a. Absolutely NOT! We will teach you everything you need to know.
8) What will I wear for the concerts and parade? a. All black pants b. All black shoes c. All black socks d. Band Shirt (Student may purchase shirt from band director)
9) How many concerts and parades will I play in? a. Three concerts (Fall, Christmas and End of Year) and one parade (Charro Days/Christmas Parade)
10) Do I need to be passing to be in band? a. You don’t need to be passing to be in band but you need to be passing to participate in parades and other school performances.
11) Will I need to stay after school to practice? a. You are only required to stay three times out of the year to practice after school. Those three days are right before the Fall Concert, Christmas Concert and another before the End of the Year Concert
12) Can I practice my instrument at home? a. YES! Most definitely! We encourage all band students to take their instrument home every day to practice at home!
13) Is there a phone number to the band hall in case we have any more questions?
a. Yes! Band hall number is 956-698-0596
14) What are the band director’s names?
a. Mr. Garcia (brass), Mr. Ramirez (percussion), & Mr. Villarreal (woodwinds)
2) What if I haven’t gotten tested on an instrument yet?
a. We will be having our instrument try outs the first two weeks of school.!
3) Will I get to play whatever instrument I want?
a. It depends. The band director will test you on your first choice and decide if the instrument is a good fit for you. If not, we will try your second choice. It’s important that we place you on an instrument that will best fit you.
4) Do I need my instrument the first day of school? a. No. The band director will let you know what day to bring your instrument.
5) When can I buy my instrument? a. As soon as the band director has tested you on the instrument and has placed you on the instrument that best fits you, then you can shop around for your instrument!
6) Where can I buy my musical instrument?
a. Relatives (least expensive. Sometimes they’ll give it to you for FREE) b. Neighbors c. Pawn Shops d. Local music stores (We will provide you with a list) e. Online stores (WARNING – if the deal is TOO good, it’s probably too good to be true! We will provide you with a list of instruments that we recommend)
7) Do I need to have musical knowledge or know how to play a musical instrument to be in band?
a. Absolutely NOT! We will teach you everything you need to know.
8) What will I wear for the concerts and parade? a. All black pants b. All black shoes c. All black socks d. Band Shirt (Student may purchase shirt from band director)
9) How many concerts and parades will I play in? a. Three concerts (Fall, Christmas and End of Year) and one parade (Charro Days/Christmas Parade)
10) Do I need to be passing to be in band? a. You don’t need to be passing to be in band but you need to be passing to participate in parades and other school performances.
11) Will I need to stay after school to practice? a. You are only required to stay three times out of the year to practice after school. Those three days are right before the Fall Concert, Christmas Concert and another before the End of the Year Concert
12) Can I practice my instrument at home? a. YES! Most definitely! We encourage all band students to take their instrument home every day to practice at home!
13) Is there a phone number to the band hall in case we have any more questions?
a. Yes! Band hall number is 956-698-0596
14) What are the band director’s names?
a. Mr. Garcia (brass), Mr. Ramirez (percussion), & Mr. Villarreal (woodwinds)