Op here. Thank you for all your responses. It’s a shame that expectations seem to be inconsistent from school to school but getting some lessons now seems to be a great idea!
Anonymous
02/09/2020 13:59
Subject: Re:Instrument in 6th grade
Even if true, if you start lessons now, it will be 7 months and probably good enough
Anonymous
02/09/2020 13:33
Subject: Instrument in 6th grade
Anonymous wrote:+1 Yes, "beginner band" in 6th means 1-2 years prior experience in our school.
Not at TPMS. Beginner band means just that. 6th grade band means some experience playing an instrument OR can read music.