Class Description

Band is open to all 5th graders.  This class meets twice a week for 30 minutes during the school day.  The teachers have arranged their schedules so your child will not miss any classroom instruction during band time.

 

Small Group Lessons

Each band member will receive a 10-15 minute private or semi-private lesson once a week. These lessons take place during the regular school day.

During lessons your child will receive individual attention and technical instruction specific to your child’s instrument that cannot be taught during the full band rehearsal. Lessons contribute greatly to each student’s individual musical achievement and to the performance of the entire ensemble. 

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Curriculum

The band curriculum will focus on proper instrument techniques as well as music reading skills.  Students will learn proper rehearsal behaviors and students will gain a solid foundation in performance fundamentals such as:

• Tone production

• Intonation

• Rhythm

• Articulation

• Blend and balance

• Phrasing

• Dynamics

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Class Expectiations, Daily Practice and Performances

• Attend Band Rehearsals-twice a week

• Attend Band Lessons-once a week

• Attend Concerts -3 main performances per year. 

  • First Performance Concert

  • Elementary Holiday Concert

  • Music In Our School Month Concert *New for 2018-2019

  • Grandparents Day

• Home Practice- 120 minutes per week

Daily practice is essential for steady progress. Twenty minutes per day, six days per week is recommended.  Some helpful practice tips include:

• Schedule your practice time and post your practice schedule in a visible place.

• Establish a practice routine

• Eliminate distractions. (family/siblings, television, iPods, video games, etc.)

• Practice to improve (assess mistakes and try to correct them)

• Take pride in your practice time-the band is counting on you!