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23/24 Instrumental Music Update (grade 6) - Sept
"Young children who take music lessons show different brain development and improved memory over the course of a year, compared to children who do not receive musical training... after one year the musically trained children performed better in a memory test that is correlated with general intelligence skills such as literacy, verbal memory, visio-spatial processing, mathematics and IQ. "
-- Dr. Laurel Trainor, Prof. of Psychology, Neuroscience, and Behaviour at McMaster University, Director of the McMaster Institute for Music and the Mind http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2006/09/060920093024.htm
CLASS ROTATION
This week the schedule is adjusted for camp.
Monday 9/18 - YR-2 trombones, trumpets & percussion (& EARLY BAND)
Tuesday 9/19 - ALL beginners
The schedule can also be viewed on the band website. (linked in the buttons)
EARLY BAND (year-2 students)
REHEARSAL this week is on MONDAY ONLY due to camp.
Year-2 EARLY BAND got off to a very good start. Thank you for bringing them! They are a small group, but are sounding good. I am also delighted to announce that we have close to 100% participation from our 2nd-year students!!!
**There is still time to register! Online registration/permission form in the buttons.
Again, beginners will have this opportunity in October.
ORGANIZATIONAL INFO
- Students & parents: Sign and return the paper version of the contract. Signed contracts are past due. Printable link below in the buttons.
- When you go to the website to check the calendar, take a moment to peruse some of the other great pages like "Classroom- Gen Info" or "Vitamins".
IN CLASS & AT HOME
YEAR-2: We are beginning rotation #3 this week and are reviewing foundational techniques on pages 10, 11, 14, 15. Students will begin adding stamp songs (playing tests to demonstrate skills) on the next rotation. They get to choose from the pages we have reviewed.
Some YEAR-1 students still need to acquire instruments and supplies. Please let me know if you have questions. Remember, links in the buttons. 😉
ADDITIONAL INFO FOR BEGINNING 6TH GRADERS
We continue to gain new members, so please bear with us as we get everyone started.
- Classes for 6th grade beginners are on a rotating basis (once every 6 school days).
- Class this week is Tuesday 9/19, Thereafter, beginners will be split into two separate class days: Woodwinds on Green days, Brass & percussion on Blue days.
- Information about obtaining an instrument can be found on the supply page on the band website (linked in the buttons). Options include renting, purchasing, etc. If finances are an issue, please contact Mrs. Timura directly.
- Required supplies (including band book, ONE-INCH binder, etc.) are listed on the supply page, linked in the buttons below.
🎶 😊 HELPFUL LINKS 😊 🎶
Contact Info:
Email: dtimura@buckeyeschools.org
Website: buckeyeband.weebly.com
Phone: 330-722-8257 .4209