WF Band Newsletter: January 22-26, 2018
This week, we must work efficiently to overcome some of our missed rehearsal time, especially as Wind Ensemble prepares for Concert Assessment. While very few after-school events are scheduled, regular out-of-class practice must occur for us to be successful. There are ample resources on our website to help with practice.
The full schedule and list of announcements are below.
Band Schedule – January 22-26, 2018
In Class...
Wind Ensemble - rehearsals for Concert Assessment
Individual preparation must occur for collective success!
Symphonic Band - F concert scale assessment (likely scheduled on Thursday, January, 25)
Percussion Ensemble - ensemble and concert band music; F concert scale test
scale test on Monday
After-School
Individual Practice
Reminder...you can always check with Mr. Stanley to see if you can come before or after-school to practice in the band room. Just be sure to have transportation arranged for whatever ending time is set.
Thursday, January 25
Jazz Band – 3:45-5:00 p.m.
Announcements, Updates, Information
Practice is important
Students, remember that rehearsal occurs in the band room. To be prepared for rehearsal, you must practice outside of class! This is your standing homework assignment for band. Increases in outside practice WILL help us improve.
Parents, please help our program grow in quality by encouraging practice at home and engaged rehearsals at school (this means no cell phones). It is not always easy to listen to a student practice, but creating the expectation and opportunity for this to occur regularly at home is an important show of support for your child’s musical education. Forced practice can result in hating music. However, encouragement is a healthy way to show students you support their efforts to improve natural abilities.
Please make sure you are receiving all band updates. Schedule changes are most likely during winter months. Emails, website blog, Facebook posts, and Remind texts are all important ways to stay connected.
Pre-Scheduling Forms and Expectation Contracts have been distributed in a pink packet with an introductory letter. These forms are past-due for a grade.
The expectations contract is a reminder of the policies and procedures used every day in our band program. It is available here.
Scheduling for 2018-19 has begun. It is very important that we receive the pre-scheduling form. It is designed to provide important information that will help ensure your student can continue their band classes in the next academic year. It is available here.
Jazz Band
A GREAT way to play lots of fun music and get better on your instrument! Open to everyone!
Rehearsals occur after-school on Thursdays.
Second rehearsal: Thursday, January 25, 2018 – 3:45-5:00 PM
Next Week – January 29 - February 2, 2018
Tuesday - Wind Ensemble - 3:45-4:45 p.m.
Thursday – Jazz Band – 3:45-5:00 p.m.
