How to Sign Up
4th graders start the registration process in April.
Easy as 1-2-3
STEP 1 - ALL 4th graders attend an assembly on Wednesday, April 23, 2025 to hear the instruments of the band. All parents sign and return the permission slip by Fri. Apr. 11, 2025.
STEP 2 - Any 4th grader has a fun opportunity to try two instruments between April 28 - May 2, 2025. Parents sign and return the permission slip by Fri. Apr. 11, 2025.
STEP 3 - Parents register for band on Monday, May 5, 2025 from 3:00 - 8:00 PM. @ the CORE Center, 300 Commerce Drive. This is an open house where you can meet your teacher, order supplies, and register for band with D47. Quinlan & Fabish will be there to take your order for an instrument rental and supplies as needed. Mon. May 5th anytime from 3-8pm. See you at the CORE Center.
DUE by Friday, April 11, 2025
1. Students return this permission slip
4th graders take a field trip to middle school and hear the instruments.
DUE by Friday, April 11, 2025
2. Try two instruments
4th graders try two instruments at school and bring home our recommendation for the best success.
Choices for 2025-26
Mon. May 5, 2025 @ 3-8pm
3. Parents follow up
- Parents attend our registration event on Mon. May 5, 2025, anytime from 3-8pm @ CORE Center, 300 Commerce Drive, Crystal Lake.
- Parents must provide a quality instrument and supplies for their student.
- At the registration event, parents can order an instrument and/or supplies from Quinlan & Fabish.
- We prefer that orders are delivered to the school, so our students can start together in 5th grade.
- Consider our recommended brands if you are shopping around. No plastic instruments allowed.
- A quality instrument is crucial for successful learning.
- Parents who register for band with D47 for the 2025-2026 school year can expect a $35 fee to appear in ParentVue by late Fall.
- Parents can visit with their student's band director to discuss any questions about the program.