AAA Band

Aiken Area Akademie Band

“Music . . . can name the unnameable and communicate the unknowable.” ― Leonard Bernstein

Fees

AAA Participation Fees ($300) and Ensemble Tuition ($400) cover the cost of combined rehearsals. Private lesson fees will be determined by studio teachers on an individual basis. Click here for a list of private lesson instructors.

AAA Band Participation Fees

The AAA Band is a fee-based band. The band participation fee covers budgeted operational expenses including but not limited to: administration/recruiting/communication duties, computer repairs, software (including MakeMusic), office supplies, venue rentals, food, and other costs. It is adjusted annually and included on the payment chart for reference. Also included in this fee are:

First Band Shirt
Registration Fees
Band Director costs for overnight accommodations to all clinics
All medals and awards
AAA Band Camp (including clinician and one pizza dinner)

Additional out-of-pocket fees may include:

Additional band shirt
Travel Costs for All-County, Region, All-State auditions and clinics
Food costs (clinics and band camp)
Accompanist for Solo & Ensemble

The annual budget will be evaluated every year by the officers in May and presented to the Board of Directors for approval at their July meeting.

The AAA Band participation fees are $300 total for the school year. These can be paid annually or semi-annually. These fees cover operational expenses (including insurance), awards, event registration, etc.

AAA Band Ensemble Tuition

The AAA Band Ensemble Tuition is $400 for the year. The AAA Band ensembles will meet approximately 31 times per year, along with a four-day band camp in August. This fee will cover those rehearsals and the band camp for both Dr. Jenkins and the assistant director. These can be paid annually or semi-annually.

Sibling Discount

After paying one full tuition, families that enroll multiple siblings will receive a $200 discount on each subsequent student ensemble fee (see chart below). This discount does not apply to private lessons.

Families with 2 students = $1200 total (Ensemble and Participation Fees)
Families with 3 students = $1700 total (Ensemble and Participation Fees)
Families with 4 students = $2200 total (Ensemble and Participation Fees)
Families with 5 students = $2700 total (Ensemble and Participation Fees)

Required Music Books

Note: It is helpful to purchase the version of these books with online audio. The book then comes with a digital code that allows students to go online and listen to the instrument-specific track and play along with the piano accompaniment track. This is also helpful for Solo & Ensemble performances where piano accompaniment is required. Note: private instructors may require additional materials.

Beginner:

Habits of a Successful Beginning Musician by Scott Rush
Master Theory Book I, II
Any books required by private teacher

Intermediate:

Essential Elements For Band (Book 2) (Published by Hal Leonard)
Patriotic Favorites (published by Hal Leonard)
Movie Favorites (Published by Hal Leonard)
First Book of Practical Studies (can be passed off by private teacher or band directors)
Master Theory Books II, III
Rhythm Packet

Advanced:

Essential Technique For Band (Book 3) (Published by Hal Leonard)
Foundations of Superior Performance by King and Williams
Second Book of Practical Studies (can be passed off by private teacher or band directors)
Master Theory Books III, IV, V
Rhythm Packet (Advanced Rhythm Lines 1,2,3 and Section 9)

Books can be purchased at www.pecknelmusic.com (click “Shop by School” and type “Aiken Area Akademie Band.”)

Additional Required Tools

1. A metronome (per family)

2. A music stand (per student)

3. Pencils

4. Tote Bag or Book Bag

5. Computer/tablet/phone with microphone for MakeMusic online software

Instrument Rental Policy

Students are required to obtain their own instrument for use in the AAA Band. It is recommended that students rent rather than purchase initially. There are several local music stores that can assist in obtaining a suitable instrument, including:

Pecknel Music: contact Will Graybill 803-799-6860 or wgraybill@pecknelmusic.com

Kirkwood’s Music: 706-863-1542, www.kirkwoodsmusic.com

Mrs. Rollins has some instruments for rent for AAA Band students. The cost is $10.00 per month or $100.00 per year (if paid in full at the beginning of the year).

Conditions of rental:

1. Responsibility for all needed repairs during rental period.

2. Have the instrument checked over by a reputable music dealer before returning it and pay for any necessary repairs. Any repairs needed will be an additional cost to the students renting the instrument.

Note: make sure to rent or purchase instruments from a reputable music dealer. Many repairmen will not service off-brand instruments because of their poor materials.

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