Beginner Sax, Flute, and Clarinet — Week #31

Homework:

  • Complete Chromatic Scale — p.46 – 47
  • 8 Major Scales — Students should be completing at least one scale a week
  • Imperium — 90% completed
  • Construction Zone — 90% completed
  • Stand By Me — 70% completed

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  • PinStack Band Contest, Friday April 26th — during the school day.
    • Details Coming!

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  • Practice cards are due on Monday, April 15th 
    • Please have your child record the minutes practiced and sign their practice card.
      • Students are expected to bring their instruments home everyday.
      • Students should be practicing each day for about 20 – 30 minutes at a time.
    • Taking Private Lessons counts as practice time
    • Cougar Den attendance counts as practice time

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  • Upcoming Events:   
    • Tuesday, April 23rd — (3:40 – 5:00)  Mandatory after school band practice                                                                             — All students are required to attend regardless of                                                                         eligibility
    • Thursday, April 25th — (3:40 – 5:00)  Mandatory after school band practice                                                                             — All students are required to attend regardless of                                                                        eligibility
    • Friday, April 26th — PinStack Band contest — (8:30am – 3:30pm)                                                                                            — only eligible band students that have passed MP5                                                                      and have passed off 90% of their music may attend. 
    • Wednesday, May 1st — Beginner Band Concert 
      • Clark Middle School, Students at 5:30pm; Concert at 6:00pm
        • Wear your nicest clothes (No jeans or shorts, please)
    • Friday, May 3rd — Spring Party — 4:00pm – 6:00pm
    • Thursday, May 16th — Jazz at the Park — Details coming
    • Monday, May 20th – 24th — Auditions/ Final Exams
    • Monday, June 3rd — Hurricane Harbor — Details coming

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  • 6th Grade Band Fee is $30.  Check made payable to the Clark Band or pay online here.
  • Want a Yard Sign or Decal?  Click here for details
  • Please consider signing up your child for private lessons with one of our teachers.
  • Want to help volunteer?  We need you!!
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  • If you have questions or concerns, please check out clarkband.org, or email katzb@friscoisd.org.

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