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Materials/Supplies

Starting on a new instrument can be daunting in more ways than one. To assist in determining the materials and/or supplies that are needed versus those that are simply “nice-to-have,” please refer to the following:

“What to Buy” Information Sheet for all Band Instruments

(Percussion has its own set of materials/supplies. Please refer to this handout.)

“What to Buy” Information Sheet for all String Instruments

General Resources

Materials/Supplies

Music Stores

Private Lessons

Honor Bands and Orchestras

Mission Attendance Area Band Course Sequence (6th-8th Grade)

Mission Attendance Area Orchestra Course Sequence (4th-8th Grade)

Links

Recognition

  • Awards
  • Student Testimonials
  • Parent Testimonials
  • Student Wall of Fame
  • Photos and Videos Gallery

Class Resources

  • Calendar
  • General Handouts
  • Recordings and Adjudicator Comments

Photography Credits: John Lam

News and Announcements

  • Music Class Information for Incoming 7th Grade Students HERE!

Read about the Hopkins Music Program:
Fremont’s Hopkins Junior High Home to Nation’s Top Music Program
Fremont Patch, January 5, 2020

General Resources

  • Materials/Supplies
  • Music Stores
  • Private Lessons
  • Honor Bands and Orchestras
  • Mission Attendance Area Band Course Sequence (6th-8th Grade)
  • Mission Attendance Area Orchestra Course Sequence (4th-8th Grade)
  • Middle School and High School Scheduling Information
  • Links

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