Classes of Timpani – Week 29

Upcoming Events:

  • April 18th & 20th: After school practice 3:40-5:00 – mandatory attendance.
  • April 21st: Sandy Lake – In order to participate, students must pass all classes with a 70 or better (be academically eligible) AND pass a barrier exam on Imperium and Construction Zone.
  • May 15th – Spring Beginner Concert at Clark
  • May 30thSudler Celebration Concert

Assignments:

  • Students should be playing through Daily Drills at the beginning of practice sessions (10 minutes):
    • Warmup Patterns
    • Slurs
    • Chromatic Patterns
    • Scales (all 8) test on each one over the next two weeks
  • Imperium: All
  • Construction Zone: All
  • Stand By Me: All
  • Sponge Bob & Pink Panther
  • We will begin learning the beginner jazz band music next week!

Announcements:

  • Practice cards are due on Monday, April 10th
  • Please be aware that the district has asked that all volunteers sign-up for this new Volunteer Tracker at Clark.  You must do this or you will not be able to assist us with school events.
  • Please sign up for Remind. You can learn how at this link.
  • Band fees are due. $30 to Clark Band or pay online here.
  • Instrument Rental Fees (school owned instruments) are also due. Payable on MyPaymentsPlus.
  • Please consider signing up your child for private lessons with one of our teachers.
  • If you have questions, please check out clarkband.org or email me.
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