Wilson's Creek Band Notes
April 9, 2021
Message from Mr. ZInecker
Dear Parents, Students, and Families,
A lot has happened since the last Band Newsletter! The students have really progressed since school has gone to 5 days a week and we are now in the process of working on music for the end of year concert. A live performance may look a bit different this year but the students and I are determined to get it done!
Along with going back to school 5 days a week, students have begun logging their practice time and effort on a weekly sheet (hard copy). These logs are turned in every Monday and graded as homework. One Hundred minutes or more gets a perfect grade of 10/10! See the grading scale in the next section for more information. The students need your involvement to help them stay on track and develop a good practice habit!
I am very excited for next year because close to ninety percent of the band students here at Wilson's Creek will be continuing band at Cherokee! Seventh grade band is both exciting and challenging at the same time. I am hopeful for a "normal" school year so that the band students will have in-person concerts and competitions to work for and for parents to enjoy!
Sincerely,
Mr. Zinecker
Practice Logs Now in Effect!
10/10 = 100 mins (or more)
9/10 = 90-99 mins
8/10 = 80-89 mins
7/10 = 70-79 mins
6/10 = 60-69 mins
5/10 = 50-59 mins
4/10 = 40-49 mins
3/10 = 30-39 mins
2/10 = 20-29 mins
1/10 = 0-19 mins
(-1 for no parent signature)
You can use this google link to print out a copy of the log.
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1o4O7Uah5McrKHhiK_FxcajN3iZVWTmyPQihRQByzi_Y/edit?usp=sharing
Concert Date Change/Schedule
Band Knock-Out Competition
Band REMIND Notifications
Please join the Band REMIND group so that you can recieve instant notifications about important dates and events such as concert report times! It's that simple and I promise to only send you important information on this!
- Send a text to: 81010
- Text this message: @wilsonsc
Band Memes and Analogies
The "iceberg illusion" is a perfect illustration of learning and performing music.
Band class isn't quite this dramatic...typically!
This is a true band class emotion!
Local Music Stores
https://www.palenmusic.com/pages/locations-mo-springfield
Springfield Music Co
Mr. Zinecker's Contact Info
Email: jzinecker@spsmail.org
Website: www.sps.org
Phone: 417-523-7242