Parents
We have almost reached our first performance of the year for beginner band! Next week is a very important week for our students with the STAAR test but we also have our two after school practices next week as well. Please go over the following announcements with your student
- The required after school rehearsals are next week. They are Monday, April 20th and Thursday, April 23rd. Both will be from 3:35 – 5:00 PM and all students are required to attend both rehearsals. Students that do not attend both rehearsals will not be allowed to attend the Sandy Lake performance and may fail band for the six weeks. Please note that the rehearsal on the 23rd has been moved from its original date of the 24th. We apologize for this change but it could not be avoided. Here is a link that gives information about the rehearsals as well as the Sandy Lake performance.
- The beginning band will perform at the Sandy Lake Band Contest on Tuesday, April 28th. Please click the link above to find out more information. The same letter was also sent home today. Parents are welcome to attend and cheer on the band!
- Practice Cards are due on Monday, April 20 signed by you.
- The Scale Olympics continue with 2 weeks left. Please encourage your child to push through and reach their goal of becoming an olympian. Fabulous prizes await those that place!
Assignments
- Level 2 Ab, Bb, F (2 octaves), G, C, Db, D, and Eb
- Peter Gunn and James Bond – This will be for Beginner Jazz Band that will start in May.
- Chromatic scale 2 octaves
- Imperium, Comet Ride, and Stand By Me
- These should be practice at the correct tempo with no mistakes.
- Tutorials are available every day for students who need additional assistance.