We had a fun time practicing Jingle Bells today in the woodwinds class!
Thursday, November 16, 2017
Wednesday, October 25, 2017
Reminders!
Band only meets 2 days a week. Please do not forget to bring your instruments!
Instruments should be brought to school every Tuesday and taken home every Thursday.
Students are expected to practice their assigned lines at home Thursday through Monday so they don't get behind. Playing tests will try to be scheduled only on Tuesdays, allowing students time to practice before the test.
Instruments should be brought to school every Tuesday and taken home every Thursday.
Students are expected to practice their assigned lines at home Thursday through Monday so they don't get behind. Playing tests will try to be scheduled only on Tuesdays, allowing students time to practice before the test.
Tuesday, September 26, 2017
5th Grade Band is in progress!
All students should have their instrument and band book by now. If not, your child is getting behind in class. If you are having difficulty getting an instrument or book, please let the band director know.
Clarinet and saxophone students should have at least 3 reeds at all times! If a reed breaks, they need to have a back up. A box of 10 reeds should last the entire school year. A limited supply of reeds are available to purchase at school. This is to be used for emergencies only (i.e. "My last reed just broke."). Clarinet reeds are $2.00, and alto saxophone reeds are $2.50. Please do not rely on the school to provide students with reeds. Just like students are expected to have supplies for other classes, reeds are part of their band supplies.
Please do not hesitate to contact a band director if you ever have any concerns or questions. We are here to help.
Clarinet and saxophone students should have at least 3 reeds at all times! If a reed breaks, they need to have a back up. A box of 10 reeds should last the entire school year. A limited supply of reeds are available to purchase at school. This is to be used for emergencies only (i.e. "My last reed just broke."). Clarinet reeds are $2.00, and alto saxophone reeds are $2.50. Please do not rely on the school to provide students with reeds. Just like students are expected to have supplies for other classes, reeds are part of their band supplies.
Please do not hesitate to contact a band director if you ever have any concerns or questions. We are here to help.
Thursday, August 24, 2017
Important Band Meetings!
We have two very important 5th grade band parent meetings coming up.
Thursday, August 31 - General Meeting to go over everything you've always wanted to know about 5th Grade Band. 7:00pm. BES Music Room
Tuesday, September 12 - Band Instrument Drive for students that have not yet purchased or rented an instrument. Representatives from Veritas will be present to set up rentals through their company. 6:00pm-8:00pm (You may come anytime during the two-hour block. It will take about 15-20 minutes total to complete the rental process. Please bring a credit card.)
If you have any questions, please leave a comment below or email Mrs. Conard.
Thursday, August 31 - General Meeting to go over everything you've always wanted to know about 5th Grade Band. 7:00pm. BES Music Room
Tuesday, September 12 - Band Instrument Drive for students that have not yet purchased or rented an instrument. Representatives from Veritas will be present to set up rentals through their company. 6:00pm-8:00pm (You may come anytime during the two-hour block. It will take about 15-20 minutes total to complete the rental process. Please bring a credit card.)
If you have any questions, please leave a comment below or email Mrs. Conard.
Wednesday, January 25, 2017
Woodwinds - Chair Test on Thursday, Jan. 26
The 5th Grade Woodwind Class has a Chair Test on Thursday, January 26th over Line 43 -- "Long, Long Ago."
Objectives:
Objectives:
- Good Posture/Foot tap
- Good tone (Do you have good reeds--clarinets and saxes?)
- Slow, steady tempo
- Correct notes/fingerings and correct rhythms
- Holding out the long notes
- Playing smooth and connected style
- Breathing only at the beginning and at the breath mark ( ' )
- Playing piano (p) = softly
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