QPS 4th & 5th Gr. Band & Orchestra
"Fostering a richer, fuller life through music"
Week #5 September 21 - September 27, 2020
HOMEWORK AND TESTS DUE
Band
- Practice Log is due
- #69- Morning (Peer Gynt) is due Sunday, September 27 on Essential Elements Interactive.
Orchestra
- Practice Log is due
Practice Log Due Dates:
Denman- Monday
Iles- Monday
Rooney- Tuesday
Lincoln- Douglas- Tuesday
Baldwin- Wednesday
This Week:
5th Grade: Students are advancing in their Essential Elements book and are strengthening their fundamental techniques. For Band, the students' first Essential Elements Interactive assignment is due on Sunday, September 27th- #69 Morning (Peer Gynt).
How to Record and Submit an Assignment on Essential Elements Inervactive:
Remote Learning Notes
Second Year Instrumentalists who are Remote Learners
The Instrumental Teaching Team is working with your remote teacher to schedule a time during the week to connect virtually for your instrument lesson.
Beginning an Instrument as a Remote Learner
If your 4th or 5th grade remote student is interested in beginning an instrument this year, it's not too late to be interviewed and tested. We have one more in-person testing date next Wednesday after school. You may find detailed information and sign up for an appointment on Wednesday, September 23rd at: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/9040B4AACAA2EA5FC1-remote
4th Grade, Join Band and Orchestra!
Supplies for Class
Pencil
Essential Elements Book
Instrument
Practice Log
Denman: Monday & Wednesday
Iles: Monday & Thursday
Rooney: Tuesday & Thursday
Lincoln-Douglas: Tuesday & Friday
Baldwin: Wednesday & Friday
Remind App
4th Grade... TBD
5th Grade... https://www.remind.com/join/edk7aa
Orchestra
4th Grade... TBD
5th Grade... https://www.remind.com/join/qpsi
Looking Ahead
Music Expo is by appointments, sign-up coming soon. DATES HAVE CHANGED:
October 13th... 4th Grade Instrument Expo at Baldwin, 4-6:15 pm (LD/Rooney/Denman)
October 14th... 4th Grade Instrument Expo at Baldwin, 4-6:15 pm (Baldwin/Iles)
October 15th... 4th Grade Instrument Expo at Baldwin, 4-6:15 pm (Second option- open to all)
October 16th... End of Quarter 1.
October 26th... 3rd-5th Grade Elementary Choir begins
Contact us
Edward Sailer... sailered@qps.org
Phil Kagan... kaganph@qps.org
Josh Breen... breenjo@qps.org
Orchestra
Andria Ball... ballan@qps.org
Jessica Snider... sniderje@qps.org
Email: pettitto@qps.org
Website: http://www.qpsmusic.org/
Location: 3322 Maine Street, Quincy, IL, USA
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Quincy-Public-Schools-Music-Department-2323040171278354