Hudson Hawk Band Updates
Week of August 10 - WELCOME BACK!!!
Welcome Back!
We are about to embark on an experience like none we have ever had before. It is an exciting time, a chance for us to become better independent musicians, and an opportunity to learn new technologies and grow. We are excited to welcome Mrs. Sue Manaois to the staff this semester as our student teacher. We can't wait for our students to learn from her and help her prepare for a career as a band director!
We will not be playing together for the first week of online classes. We will use the first week to explore what band will look like through Canvas. We will explain and practice the different assignment types we will be using and make sure everyone is comfortable navigating the band course in Canvas. Starting week 2, however, we will begin performing for each other daily, putting together virtual concerts and performances, and enjoying fun online programs like Breezin’ Thru Theory, Music First, and others.
We have worked tirelessly (and will continue to) to ensure that ALL of our band students have a meaningful band experience this year. We know it will look like none before, but that just means that we are pioneers and we have the opportunity to do something new and exciting! Please bear with us this year, be flexible with us, and don’t hesitate to contact us with questions or concerns. We cannot wait to make music with your students and begin a new year together!
Love,
Mrs. Becker & Mr. Urban
Canvas Student Tutorial I made a quick tutorial to show students how to get into their Canvas courses and logged on to their live classes. It's not all-encompassing, but should be a good starting place. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I0wJOYH_URk7kMkrHsiUyOQckGl71bR-/view | Canvas Parent Tutorialhttps://drive.google.com/file/d/14V-UOMnCsFBJ7Jj9VZpnj2_4RGE-8u6g/view Parents, I have made a quick tutorial showing you how to connect to your student's account as an observer and how to navigate inside Canvas. More info can be found here: https://www.garlandisd.net/content/canvas-families | Sign Up for Band Remind ALL CLASSES HAVE BEEN CLEARED. To sign up for Band Remind, send a text to 81010 with the message: @begbandhms for Beginner Band @symphhms for Symphonic Band (SubNonVrsty) @honorshms for Honors Band (Non Varsity) @windsymhms for Wind Symphony (Varsity) **YOU WILL HAVE TO SIGN UP AGAIN EVEN IF YOU WERE IN THE SAME CLASS LAST YEAR.** |
Canvas Student Tutorial
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1I0wJOYH_URk7kMkrHsiUyOQckGl71bR-/view
Canvas Parent Tutorial
https://drive.google.com/file/d/14V-UOMnCsFBJ7Jj9VZpnj2_4RGE-8u6g/view
Parents, I have made a quick tutorial showing you how to connect to your student's account as an observer and how to navigate inside Canvas. More info can be found here: https://www.garlandisd.net/content/canvas-families
Sign Up for Band Remind
@begbandhms for Beginner Band
@symphhms for Symphonic Band (SubNonVrsty)
@honorshms for Honors Band (Non Varsity)
@windsymhms for Wind Symphony (Varsity)
**YOU WILL HAVE TO SIGN UP AGAIN EVEN IF YOU WERE IN THE SAME CLASS LAST YEAR.**
Skyward/Canvas Differences
Binder/Instrument Pick-Up Plan
6th graders who have rented an instrument from Music & Arts (for fall delivery) will pick those up at the same time.
6th graders playing oboe, bassoon, French horn, euphonium, and tuba will have a school-provided instrument to pick up as well.
The following 7th graders will need to pick up a different instrument (and return the one currently in their possession):
Caleb Abrha
Josh Abrha
Nikki Co
Noble Esayas
Nikhil Gillespie
Brett Hough
Amy Nguyen
**Any questions about instrument pickup/return can be directed to Mr. Urban at deurban@garlandisd.net**
Virtual Schedule for 1st 4 Weeks If you need the "bell" schedule for the first 4 weeks of school, click on this link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CAVUSI1nZdTGDXSA1mrcwbusNSnwwxHT/view?usp=sharing | Sign Up for Private Lessons We have an excellent private lesson staff who will all be teaching virtually this fall. Lessons are $18 per week, and the BEST investment you can make in your student's musical growth. To sign up for private lessons, click here: | Band Handbook Forms Online Submission Please make sure to read through our band handbook above and use this form to submit completed band forms: |
Virtual Schedule for 1st 4 Weeks
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CAVUSI1nZdTGDXSA1mrcwbusNSnwwxHT/view?usp=sharing
Sign Up for Private Lessons
Band Handbook Forms Online Submission
2020-2021 HMS Band Handbook
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1bLwSnGrkHmAAdJ91XcUcUs5NkoEawYnl/view?usp=sharing
Please understand that this year is unlike any other and our policies, procedures, and plans are likely to change throughout the year, especially with regards to performances when we are allowed to gather together again.
Band Fees
Band fees can be paid through Paypal in Charms (preferred method), with credit card, and by cash/check if absolutely necessary.
**Students using school-owned instruments (oboe, bassoon, bass clarinet, tenor sax, bari sax, French horn, euphonium, and tuba) are required to pay an instrument usage fee set by the district of $25 per semester ($50 for the year). This fee will be assessed in Skyward and payments will need to be made online in Skyward this fall. We are still setting this up in Skyward and will let you know when the charges have been applied so you are able to make the payment.**
About Us
Heather Becker - Director
Dan Urban - Assistant Director