Important Announcement from Mrs. Conard

5th Grade Band and Parents,

What a crazy time this is! I hope you are staying healthy and safe at home. It hurts me to think that your last days in elementary school might be spent at home and not with your friends and classmates. It hurts me to think that we might not get to have a Spring concert and make music together again this school year. I am truly sorry about all of this, and we will get through it together. 

This page is your main source for 5th grade band information. Please bookmark this page. Check the online learning tab for band assignments and educational links. A good habit would be to check every Monday for new information. Announcements and reminders will also be sent out through e-notes. If you are not receiving 5th grade band e-notes, please let me know.
 
I know your other teachers are probably giving you a lot of homework. I don't want you to stress out over band adding more work to that, but you do need to continue practicing your instrument at home. Playing your instrument is a great way to pass the time, and it will make you (and the band) better! Musicians can never be bored! Here's a little something I did this week with a few other flutists from all over the world:
 
 
I miss making music with all of you, and I know you miss band and all your friends, too. Hope to see you all again very soon. If you need anything, please email me or Mr. V.

Musically,

Danette Conard
#PanthersStayConnected

Off to a great start!

The 5th grade band is off to a great start!

Class meets every Tuesday and Thursday. Students should bring their instrument to school on either Monday or Tuesday and then take it home every Thursday. If a student forgets to bring their instrument, they lose 20 points for that day. Missed participation can be made up by submitting a practice sheet the following Tuesday with 30 minutes of practice per day missed. Practice sheet must be signed by a parent to receive full credit.

There are still a few students that don't have instruments. All students must have an instrument and book before the end of the 1st 9 weeks (October 15), or schedules will have to be changed. Contact a band director immediately if you still need to make arrangements to get an instrument.

Band Instrument Drive - Thursday, Sept. 12th!

INSTRUMENT DRIVE

Thursday, Sept. 12th

6-8PM

Blanco Elementary

Band Hall

www.RentFromHome.com

Enter Code: UC23B

5th Grade Band Tryouts - Sign up!

5th Grade band will begin trying out instruments on August 27 in class. In order to get through all students in a timely manner, we will need some students to come either Tuesday, 8/27, or Thursday, 8/29, between 4:30pm and 8:00pm.

If you are available to come in the evening, please sign up for a 30-minute slot on SignUpGenius to reserve your time.

Don't worry! If you cannot attend in the evening, your child will still be able to try the instruments in class.

Here are the links to sign up!

Tuesday, August 27

Thursday, August 29

Christmas Band Concert this Thursday!

Blanco 5th Grade Band Christmas Concert

Who: All 5th grade band students

What: Christmas Concert (featuring 5th grade band and HS band/jazz band)

Where: BHS Cafeteria

When: Thursday, December 13 at 6:30pm (students need to be there by 6:00pm)

Dress: Nice, dressy, festive clothes. 

Cost: FREE!

Invite all your friends and family! See you there! 

Happy Holidays!

5th Grade Band is off to a great start!

5th Grade Band is off to a great start! We have been making sounds on our mouthpieces, and we have started learning our first few notes. Students should practice at home at least 20 minutes a day Thursday through Monday, or a total of 100 minutes.