The Basilica School of Saint Mary Band Program

Tolbert Music is honored to serve the Basilica School of Saint Mary with our Band Program.

💵 Program Commitment

💰 Program Fee

  • Full-year price: $500

  • Discounts may be available for early enrollment or full-year prepayment

  • Payment links will be provided at registration

  • For monthly payments, please note this is a 10-month billing cycle (August–June), accounting for prep and wrap-up outside of weekly sessions

  • If more than 3 classes are missed due to unforeseen cancellations, we’ll offer make-up sessions

📆 Full-Year Commitment

Learning an instrument takes time and consistency. For both pedagogical and logistical reasons, we require a full academic year commitment regardless of your chosen payment plan.
If you’re considering disenrolling, we ask that you speak with us first—we’d love the chance to address concerns and help your child stay on track.

🎷 Instrument Rentals

Students are responsible for providing their own instruments. We’ve partnered with Music & Arts to offer a convenient and affordable rent-to-own program.

  • Rental cost: $25–$45/month (depending on instrument)

  • Every dollar paid builds equity toward eventual ownership

  • Rentals include access to top-tier repair services and quality instruments

Important: Please avoid purchasing inexpensive instruments from Amazon or other unverified retailers. These often malfunction and are not repairable. If you already own an instrument or have another reputable rental option, that’s fine too—just ensure it's high quality.

📎 Additional Costs

There will be a few small, incidental costs such as:

  • Sheet music

  • Reeds or accessories (e.g., valve oil, cleaning kits)

These are typically inexpensive, but we want you to be fully informed.

🕒 Practice Expectations

Learning an instrument is challenging but rewarding. To ensure progress and enjoyment:

  • We recommend a minimum of 4 practice sessions per week, around 30 minutes each, adjusted for age and attention span.

📚 Academic Responsibility

As this class meets during the school day, students must make up any missed classroom work. We encourage good communication between families, teachers, and students to stay on top of academic responsibilities.

🎺 Band Program Overview

Available to students in Grades 3 and up

Our Band Program is an exciting elective designed for students in Grades 3 and above.

Led by Mr. Chris, this program gives students the opportunity to learn a band instrument during the school day.

🗓 Schedule

Mr. Chris will visit once per week during school hours.

Students will be pulled from class for approximately 45 minutes each Thursday. The exact schedule will be finalized based on enrollment.

🎶 Instrument Options

Students may choose from the following standard band instruments:

  • Woodwinds: Flute, Clarinet, Oboe, Bassoon, Saxophone

  • Brass: Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Baritone, Euphonium

  • Percussion

We’ll begin with a standard method book and expand into additional

repertoire based on student progress.