Mr. Timpani’s Classes – Week #4

This has been a great week in all of my classes! As I write this, I am recovering from two straight middle school dances. Whew! What a fun time everyone had tonight! Please make note of the following announcements

Homework:

  • Students are expected to bring their instruments home everyday.
  • Students should be practicing on their mouthpiece, then the whole instrument.
  • You should be hearing long notes mostly and then some repeated notes (4 at a time)
  • Review Fingering patterns on their instrument
  • 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:

  • Practice cards are due on Tuesday, September 10th
  • 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.
  • Looking to purchase a new mattress? 
    • Can you hold off until January? 
    • If so, you’ll be in for a real deal with the Clark Band Mattress Sale.
      • Stay tuned for more details
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