Beginning Band
October 27
What have we done this week?
We worked out of our books this week. We worked on page 6 number 1,2, and 3. If students still need a book our book is "Standard of Excellence Book 1". For assistance there are play-along tracks on YouTube. Simply go to YouTube type in "Standard of Excellence" and find the title of the exercise!
We are also working very hard to have correct embouchures. What is an embouchure? It is the face a musician makes with the mouthpiece to create a successful sound. It is extremely important to have the correct embouchure now to ensure a successful musical experience.
What are we doing next week?
Standard of Excellence page 6 #4,5,6 and embouchure development
Things you will need for beginning band!
- Your Instrument
- Standard of Excellence for ___________(insert your instrument)
- Pencil
- Highlighter (yellow preferred)
- 1 inch 3-ring black binder
I have questions! Who do I ask?
Email Mrs. Boettler (6th grade band) or Mr. Brunger (5th grade band)
How do I get an instrument for my child?!
No worries, please go to https://rettigmusic.com , then click on "Rent", then click "Band", select the Midview School District and follow the rest of the prompts and then you should be all set! Of course you can always email Mrs. Boettler or Mr. Brunger if you have any questions.
Practicing at home
Students are expected to practice at home for 70 minutes each week. Ideally students should practice 10 minutes a day but with today's schedules that may not be possible. PLEASE try to spread out those 70 minutes the best way possible.
Here is an example:
Monday - 0 minutes
Tuesday - 20 minutes
Wednesday - 10 minutes
Thursday - 20 minutes
Friday - 10 minutes
Saturday -10 minutes.
--70 minutes total--
PARENTS! We need your help and support on you child practicing! Make sure they have a proper space to practice and constantly encourage them! You will hear some "learning sounds" but it will get better! Ask them to play for you! Or, if you don't know anything about music, let them teach you!
Private Lessons are SO good for you!
Band Mate Chromatic Tuner!
We show the students this week this FREE and amazing app. Band Mate! Check it out!
Concert dates
We only have 3 out of school events, our 3 concerts! They will all be held in the Kubuski Gymnasium. Specific details will be coming soon!
Event Information
December Concert
Specific arrival details will go out at a later date.
When?
Monday, Dec 9, 2019, 07:00 PM
Where?
Midview High School, Capel Road, Grafton, OH, USA
Event Information
March Concert
When?
Monday, Mar 16, 2020, 07:00 PM
Where?
Midview High School, Capel Road, Grafton, OH, USA
Event Information
May Concert
When?
Monday, May 18, 2020, 07:00 PM
Where?
Midview High School, Capel Road, Grafton, OH, USA
Beginning Band Resources
Although we use the Standards of Excellence book, the Basic Band Book website is a great resource with video to help everyone out!!!!
Beginner Flute Lesson 2 - How to Make a Sound! (embouchure, band face, head joint)
Beginner Clarinet Lesson 2.2 - How to make a sound! (embouchure, band face, and first sound)
Beginner Trumpet Lesson 3 - Making your FIRST SOUND (Band Face, Buzzing)
Trombone/Euphonium Lesson 1.4 Embouchure and the first notes
Keyboard Percussion Lesson 1: The Grip & Stroke