Beginning Clarinet, Flute, and Saxophone — Week #5

Homework:

  • We have a pep-rally on Monday!  All students are expected to wear their band shirt on Monday.
  • Students are expected to bring their instruments home everyday.
  • Students should be practicing on their mouthpiece, then the mini-Flute or mini-Clarinet.  Saxophone should be practicing with the mouthpiece and neck.
  • All students should also practice with the entire instrument together.
  • Review Fingering patterns on their instrument (1-6, wiggles)
  • Clarinet (1st period) — Practice lines from EE2000 1 – 16
  • Flute Class — Practice lines from EE2000 1 – 10
  • Saxophone — Practice lines from EE2000 1 – 16
  • Clarinet (8th period) — Practice lines from EE2000 1 – 29
  • Review 5 minute Theory 1- 5
  • Students should be practicing each day for about 20 minutes at a time.

Students should continue to practice the music alphabet . We have a few online resources to help you practice:

Announcements:

  • Please help us raise money for the program.  Our goal is $15,000 in donations.  If your child has filled out their form, then please come see us for another form.  Click here if you would like to donate for the Color Run. The first official donation turn-in is Monday!!  Your child will need to bring their donation envelopes on this day. Don’t have all your donations yet? No problem, there will be two more dates to turn in (Oct 2nd and Oct 11th!)
  • Practice cards are due on Monday, September 26th
  • Please sign up for Remind. You can learn how at this link.
  • Band fees are due. $30 to Clark Band or pay online here.
  • 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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