Welcome to the ELCO 6th Grade Band
Today I had the opportunity to talk with the entire sixth grade band during period 9 for about 15 minutes. I was so excited to see them walk through the doors today. I have heard many great things about this band from Mr. Swift and have observed those things myself last school year. I can't wait to get started with these boys and girls and guide them on the next step of their musical journey.
I hope that you and your child are excited for a great year in band. As much as I would love to start making music right away there are a few logistical things we need to get out of the way beginning next week. Because of this students will not need to bring their instruments to school until Wednesday, September 11th. That will be our first rehearsal with instruments. In the meantime, students should bring in their blue Student Information sheets that were mailed out earlier this month. Those students who own their own instrument and play flute, oboe, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, french horn, and trombone should bring in a lock for their band locker. Information on the lock was also sent home this summer.
Next week students will have band on Tuesday, September 3rd and Friday, September 6th. Again, no instruments needed. I will be going over band room procedures, how to use Schoology in regards to band class, and lessons. Speaking of which, lessons for sixth graders will not begin until the fourth week of school. That will be the week of September 16th. I want the kids to have some time to get adjusted to their new school and schedule before they start coming for lessons.
I hope you and your child are as excited about the new school year as I am. I can't wait to hear these guys and gals play. I will keep in touch with you about what is going on in the band room several times during the year using this Smore newsletter. In the meantime, please let me know if you have any questions. You can always email me at cdevore@elcosd.org or call the school and ask for me at 717-866-6591 Ext. 30316.
Thanks,
Mr. DeVore
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Contact Mr. DeVore
Email: cdevore@elcosd.org
Location: 60 Evergreen Drive, Myerstown, PA, USA
Phone: (717)-866-6591