December Newsletter
From the Directors
Happy Holiday Season to all!
Buffalo Wild Wings Night
Monday, Dec 12, 2016, 05:00 PM
Buffalo Wild Wings, West Central Avenue, Toledo, OH, United States
2016/2017 SVB Pep Band Requirements
The pep band schedule is posted on the band calendar. NOTE, there are only 8 nights for pep band because 2 of our evenings are double header basketball games.
Finally, we've been invited back to the Huntington Center to perform the Star Spangled Banner at a Walleye Game! This event is open to parents and families. The Walleye have reserved a section of seats for our students and parents. Please make sure you send the permission slip & money to school by TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 2016.
*checks made to Southview Band Boosters
SVB & the Toledo Walleye!
This is an incredible opportunity! Print the permission slip and return to Mrs. Knowles by TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20.
This event is open to families, make sure you've reserved your tickets :)
Saturday, Jan 7, 2017, 05:00 PM
Huntington Center, Jefferson Avenue, Toledo, OH, United States
Private Study
Private Lessons from a student's perspective...
Why does senior, Matthew Rothschild take private lessons?
How long have you been taking lessons? 8 years (started before 6th grade.)
What do you like the most about private study? I can focus on what I need to work on. I can relate well to my teacher, Desmond. He is hilarious.
How do you find the time? There is always time to practice. If you have time for homework you have time to practice.
Private lessons from an adult's perspective...
1. Working with a private teacher can help a student keep up with peers in the group setting. Every child learns at a different pace. Because of the many aspects of performing an instrument, each musician will progress differently. Because everyone learns at a different pace, the pressure of learning in a group setting can be very frustrating.
2. Private lessons help to minimize frustration. I believe the less frustration the better when it comes to learning; who doesn’t? Though frustration can create determination in some people, it can discourage others. It’s sad to see a musician give up learning an instrument when all was needed was a little personal attention. Every child deserves the opportunity to enjoy and not be frustrated with making music.
3. Private lessons set up musicians for success. With a private instructor, a child learns more quickly the fundamentals of playing. A solid foundation is built, and the musician can keep learning, playing and succeeding. Succeeding is fun! The young musician builds confidence, and doesn’t give up. Furthermore, once the student is strong in instrumental skills, he/she can perhaps focus more on learning ensemble skills and gleaning knowledge from the band director.
4. The musician learns how to practice. A young musician needs to learn HOW to practice. Often, private instructors spend more time with a student on practice skills than anything else in a lesson; and not only with beginners, but advanced students as well. A student spends more time weekly alone in a practice room (or at home) with the instrument than he/she does with a private instructor each week, so that time needs to be well spent. By sending the student home weekly with the proper practice skills, the private instructor can help the student get the most out of practice time alone. Also, the student will not dread practice time, because he/she will have control over it and confidently expect results.
5. It is easier to stay motivated with the help of a private instructor. A private instructor is knowledgeable about different music literature and styles and can help the student discover what new music to learn, what goal to pursue next. Because listening is so vital to becoming a good and motivated performer, the instructor can direct a student to certain recordings and soloists. Sometimes all a student needs in order to remain stimulated is someone to report to on a regular basis. It is always easier to work for something when you know someone is counting on you and that you’re accountable to someone – your teacher.
Private lessons are for anyone, not just music-career bound musicians. A private instructor can maximize any musician’s opportunity for musical success and fun. We hope that you'll consider private study! If so, please contact a director; there are several highly qualified private instructors in the greater Toledo area.
On the Horizon
OMEA HS Solo & Ensemble Contest, Saturday 1/28/2017 @ Lake High School
In addition to the actual event, students will perform at a practice recital on Thursday 1/26/2017. This recital serves several purposes:
- practice performance in a formal setting for all musicians
- chance for families to record their student's performance (recording at the OMEA event will result in disqualification of the event)
- final practice with accompanist/ensemble members before the event.
So make sure you've got both dates in your calendar. More specific times, etc about the recital and S&E event will be available upon our return to school.
*checks made to Southview Band Boosters
Exams
Next Florida Fundraiser~ Sofo Foods
This is the next fundraiser scheduled to help with band fees and Disney costs.
More information available when we get back to school!
Sale goes from 1/10-25/2017.