Beginning Band
October 14
What have we done this week?
We learned a new counting system, we worked with reading notes on a staff, and how to properly put their instrument together and make a sound!
What are we doing next week?
This coming week we are remembering how to properly put together our instrument, playing and counting our first few notes and we are diving in to our "Standards of Excellence" Book. The students have a practice log on the inside cover of this book. Parents, please check their for their homework assignments!
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!
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!!!!