Beginning Band
November 10
The first performance
Very soon your child will have their very first ever performance on their
instrument - congratulations!
I know what you are thinking… “Are you sure they are ready? Because the sounds I hear aren’t performance-ready!” And yes, they are ready and excited to perform for you and share what they have learned. As you mark this moment in their educational development, we hope that you will celebrate it with your son or daughter. Make a big deal out of it and tell the world how proud you are that they are learning an instrument.
This first concert is a snapshot of their growth, much like when parents make a notch in the doorframe to mark their child’s height. Without these “sharing moments”, their growth as musicians would pass unremarked, so this is a BIG deal. You may even want to consider asking them to do a private concert for you at home as a practice run!
I hope you will cherish this moment in time, as the beginning of a wonderful adventure of growth and exploration. In many ways, your child’s progress in music will mirror their maturation as an individual. Studying music will foster self-confidence, goal setting, problem-solving skills, and perseverance. As they become better musicians, they in turn will become better people.
You and your child have begun a wonderful journey, and I look forward to supporting you in the coming months and years. Celebrate this moment!
Sincerely,
Mr. Brunger
What have we done last week?
Students also received their CONCERT SHEET! This paper is what the students will play at the December concert. It combines EVERYTHING they will and will have worked on up until that point! I encourage parents to praise their children's practice efforts and encourage them to play for you! If you are not sure if they are performing the correct notes, I highly recommend that you download a free app called Band Mate. This app is very helpful in which the students will play into your smart device and it will tell them what note they are playing!
What are we doing this week?
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?
Required practice at home
Make sure a parent or guardian initials the practice journal to verify that yes, my child did practice. Have your kids show you the practice journal page!
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!