Instrumental Music Notes
From Mrs. Caulfield and Mrs. De La Rosa-April 2018
Directors notes:
Look for another email regarding more concert specifics and the term 4 schedule, also with all concert information included.
Listening links-band
Practice tips
1. Make practice a daily routine (like homework, only more fun!).
2. Practice in a quiet place with a music stand and chair.
3. You perform like you practice, so always try your best and use good posture.
4. Break pieces into small sections. Play each section slowly and accurately. Speed up the tempo each time you practice.
5. Once you can play the small sections, play a piece from start to finish to build up endurance.
6. Have fun!
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What do I wear?
*For the evening rehearsal, students should wear cool, comfortable clothing. It gets hot on the stage during our long rehearsal. Also, eat dinner beforehand and bring a water bottle.
*For the evening concert, students must wear "concert dress." This is a dressy event, where students wear a nice white top, black pants/skirt, black tights/socks, black shoes. Just remember all white on the top, all black on the bottom. Please no t-shirts, jeans or athletic shoes.
*For the school concert, students can wear normal, everyday school clothing. No special dress is required.
Upcoming Events:
Mandatory Band rehearsal
5:30-6:30-Feature pieces performers only
6:30-8:30-All band students
Monday, Apr 23, 2018, 05:30 PM
Tuscarora High School, Ballenger Creek Pike, Frederick, MD, USA
Mandatory Orchestra Rehearsal
5:30-6:30-Feature pieces performers only
6:30-8:30-All orchestra students
Wednesday, Apr 25, 2018, 05:30 PM
Tuscarora High School, Ballenger Creek Pike, Frederick, MD, USA
Band Concert
Monday, Apr 30, 2018, 07:00 PM
Tuscarora High School, Ballenger Creek Pike, Frederick, MD, USA
Orchestra Concert
Tuesday, May 1, 2018, 07:00 PM
Tuscarora High School, Ballenger Creek Pike, Frederick, MD, USA
Keep playing over the summer!
*On our last band day, we will provide 4th grade students with additional music from their book and other exercises to practice over the summer. Encourage your child to work on this additional music.
*Take lessons! There are music stores and individuals in the area who offer private lessons. Contact us for more information.
*Take FREE lessons! Every year, there are opportunities to take lessons for free. One of these avenues is the Shields Scholarship. This provides your child with free lessons with a college music instructor at Frederick Community College during the 2018-19 school year! Here is the link with additional information- http://www.frederick.edu/community/shields-music-scholarship.aspx