Announcements:
- Students are expected to bring their instruments home everyday.
- Students are expected to lock their locks everyday.
- Band fees are due. $30 to Clark Band or pay online here.
- Please sign up for Remind. You can learn how at this link.
- 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.
Upcoming events:
These are required events that everyone is expected to attend.
- Tuesday, April 24th and Thursday, April 26th – (3:40 – 5:00pm)
- After school combined band practice. This is our only chance to meet as a whole band.
- Failure to attend one or both practices may result in a failing grade for the marking period, forfeit of Sandy Lake Band Contest entry, and possible removal from the program. These have been on the calendar all year. Please plan accordingly.
Friday, April 27th — Sandy Lake Band contest
- All eligible students are expected to attend.
- We are meeting at 8:00am in the band hall.
- Details coming soon.
Homework:
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Practice cards are due on Monday, April 16th
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Students are not required to practice, but they are required to take them home
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Flute
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Chromatic Full Range ascending & descending
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Scales — F, Bb, Eb, Ab, Db, C, G, D (Level 2)
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Vibrato on all music
- Imperium (85% of music mastered)
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Clarinets
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Chromatic Full Range ascending & descending
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Scales — F, Bb, Eb, Ab, Db, C, G, D (Level 2)
- Imperium (85% of music mastered)
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Saxophones
Chromatic Full Range ascending & descending
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Scales — F, Bb, Eb, Ab, Db, C, G, D (Level 2)
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Vibrato on all music
- Imperium (95% of music mastered)
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Review 5 minute Theory 1-15
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Students should be practicing each day for 20 – 30 minutes at a time.
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Students should continue to practice the music alphabet . We have a few online resources to help you practice: