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Instrument Fitting 

The Instrument Fitting is a time for your child to see and play all the different instruments that are available under the direction of trained personnel. By working with your student at the Instrument Fitting, we are better able to determine what instrument your child would enjoy playing based on their aptitudes, abilities, and desire.

2022 Instrument Fitting Dates

Grand Rapids
  • June 13, July 15, August 1 (mornings)
  • August 29 - band only (mornings)​​
Location:
Corinth Reformed Church
129 100th St SE
​Byron Center, MI
 Kalamazoo
  • June 13, July 15, & August 1 (afternoons)​
Location:
June 13 - First Baptist Church of Plainwell
404 W Bridge St
​
Plainwell, MI 49080

July 15 & August 1 - TBD

Ready to Register? Watch these videos first!

Before you register, if you think you want to play a BAND instrument please watch this video introducing the standard woodwind, brass, and percussion instruments: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CCTeSjpDsIs

AND/OR if you want to play a STRING instrument, watch the Beginner Orchestra Instruments video to learn about the string instruments: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azwRCDORHWA
Once you have a good idea which 3 instruments you are most interested in, register for the location and date that works best for you (you will not be limited to these at the fitting.)
Register for a Grand Rapids Instrument Fitting
Register for a Kalamazoo Instrument Fitting
Students interested in Beginning Band percussion (drums):
·    No previous percussion (drum) lessons are required
·    Students must have at least 2 years experience on piano/keyboard within the past 3 years. A piano audition is required.
Prepare a piece of your choice. Bring your piano piece and current book to the audition.
·    Auditions are by appointment only.
·    All students must pass a rhythm evaluation with the beginning band instructor
·    The instructor will select a maximum of 7 students for the percussion section of the Beginning Band after the last Instrument Fitting. Students will be chosen based on the individual cumulative scores of the evaluations listed above.
Students interested in Beginning Band Percussion (drums): click on the button below to schedule an audition. Be sure to register for both the instrument fitting and the percussion audition.
Schedule a Grand Rapids Percussion Audition
Schedule a Kalamazoo Percussion Audition
West Michigan Homeschool Fine Arts | (616) 540-3699 | office@wmhfa.org