The students are doing so well. We are very proud of their quick progress. They have learned an enormous amount of music and such a short time. Be listening for refinement of their parts. Students should be working past correct notes and rhythms for better sounds, shapes, and articulation. Speed is always of least concern.
We are about to entire a busier time of the semester. Keep encouraging your child to stay on top of their studies and practicing. As we have performances that are approaching, students must be passing all classes to attend those after school performances. And they will want to be there, those are the best of times and most fun.
Announcements
- Sectionals are required and part of their Fundamentals grade. Click here for assigned days and times. We are focusing on all-region assignments in sectionals. Students are not only learning how to play their all-region material, but also a process for which to practice it.
- It is important that every student attend their assigned sectional day and time. If there is a conflict, please contact me to arrange a make up day and time.
- Jazz Band meets on Wednesday after school and Thursday before school.
- Private Lessons are strongly encouraged. Sign-up now before all of the available time are filled
Assignments
- All students should work on their all All-Region Music very slowly. Check your student’s material for each week’s assignment. They should be practicing a few measures each week with correct notes and rhythms with their best sound.
- Concert Db and Concert Eb scales were assigned this week.
- Next Week: Chromatic and Concert G
- Fun Songs: We finished Shut up and Dance, students should be prepared to work on the Star Spangled Banner and Shorties next week.
- Students are expected to have complete comprehension of the following pieces of music:
- Fight Song
- Hey Song
- Land of 1000 Dances
- Don’t Stop Believin’
- Centuries
- Shut Up and Dance
- Kashmir – next week
- Cupid Shuffle – next week
- Star-Spangled Banner – next week
- Brass students are expected to have BERPS for class everyday. See Mr. Kennedy or Mr. Timpani if you need assistance.
- Woodwind students are expected to have four reeds with no chips, cracks or lipstick.