Beginning Band
April 26, 2020
Dear Parents, Guardians, Friends, and Families,
As hard as it has been adjusting to life without students on campus, I am sure it has been equally, if not more, difficult for you to adjust to having your kids at home, quarantined, 24/7. In addition to all of your other roles and responsibilities (cooking, cleaning, parenting, working, etc.), you have suddenly become a full time teacher.
I would GLADLY take your kids off your hands if I could.
I wanted to reach out and let you know that as discussions begin as to how and when we reopen our campuses, I am actively working with our administration team to develop solutions that will ensure student safety but also minimize the impact to our program.
There will be changes. There will be adjustments. But there will also be MUSIC.
As more specific information becomes available, I will reach back out and share it with you. In the meantime, please know that I am thinking of, and thankful for, you. You are more than a "band" parent, you are someone who is showing your children what grace under fire looks like.
Well most days. :)
Hang in there and I will have your students out from under your feet and back making music as soon as I can.
Sincerely,
Mr. B
Band at Home!
This week we will be working on #34 Farm Out!
Now you can submit it in either SmartMusic or Flipgrid but...DON’T DO BOTH! You don’t need to. I suggest practicing 2-3 TIMES A WEEK VERY slowly until you’ve got it and then slowly speed up to a tempo of 80. Shoot for Mastery and submit on Fridays.
I HIGHLY SUGGEST THAT YOU WATCH THE VIDEOS BELOW ON HOW TO CLEAN YOUR INSTRUMENT!!!
Parents! Below are details for Remind for beginning band. If you have ANY questions, please message me!
Let’s Google MEET 5th grade Band!
We will be doing this EVERY Tuesday from 1:30-2:00pm
Today we will discuss #34 Farm out! AND learn a few new notes! Go to Google Classroom to find the link!
Mr. B
Tuesday, Apr 28, 2020, 01:30 PM
Your home.
Make sure to submit 1 assignment from SmartMusic or Flipgrid due this week. Do not do both!
Beginning Band at home......Please keep playing!!
Since we are at home, all students should sign up for a free account win SmartMusic. What is SmartMusic? It's like a video game for Band! Once you have an account and log in (see videos on how to do this) you will need the class code QZ34G-PJVV4...Once you type that in you will have lots of assignments from your Standard of Excellence book! We will even have some concert music added!
IF you have completed this week's assignment early, PUSH yourself! Go on and do others offered!
Click HERE to learn how to sign up for SmartMusic!
Beginning Band Class Code: QZ34G-PJVV4
Any questions, please message Mr. Brunger ⤵️
Let's communicate better
A very helpful set of site
Has a TON of very useful videos to help out our 5th grade Band members. Please check it out!
5 Habits for Effective Practice
- Get all the notes correct (don't worry about rhythm, if it says f-e-f...make sure your are playing f-e-f!)
- SLOW practice (take it VERY slow for accuracy!)
- Clear Practice Target (think to yourself, I want to achieve THIS today!)
- Plan practice by event (SCHEDULE your practice time!)
- Regular review (listen to your assignments before and after you practice..they are on flipgrid and smart music!)