Upcoming events:
Tuesday, April 24th & Thursday, April 26th – (3:40 – 5:00pm) – After School Rehearsals
- 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.
- Click here for details.
Friday, April 27th — Sandy Lake Band contest
- All eligible students are expected to attend.
- We are meeting in the band hall 1st period.
- Do not bring your backpacks to school
Wednesday, May 2nd — Beginner Spring Concert – 6:00 PM
- All students are expected to attend regardless of eligibility
- Failure to attend may result in a failing grade for the marking period and possible removal from the program. This has been on the calendar all year. Please plan accordingly.
Thursday, May 24th — Band Party – 4:00 – 6:30 PM
- More details to come
Monday, June 4th – Hurricane Harbor
- This trip is optional
- You may pay online here or send a check with your child. Please be sure to put your child’s name in the memo section.
Homework
Practice cards are due on Tuesday, April 24th
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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: