I'm going to tell you why you start band. Band starts in fifth grade. The band teacher is Mrs. Halet. You get to chose your instrument. Band takes place every Tuesday sometimes at 8:00 but at different times with your group. Calvin said, "I think band is fun, because you don't miss the same thing every week, like gym." It takes place on the stage. You do band to help to be prepared when you go to middle school.