WHAT WE’LL BE DOING THE NEXT THREE WEEKS…

WEEK 1 (August 29 - September 2)

Monday – Welcome!

         Basic course Info – please sign & return lower portion by Tuesday for a treat!

         Questions?

Tuesday – Parent signature forms due!

We will begin going over class procedures – instrument information, etc.

Wednesday – Continue reviewing class procedures

Discuss instrument “families” (During the next two weeks, we will briefly demonstrate and sample all of the instruments available to help you decide on which one you really want to learn.)

Thursday – Finish reviewing class procedures

See & hear some woodwind instruments.

BAND PARENT ORIENTATION MEETING 7:00 PM TONIGHT!

Friday – Quiz on class procedures

WEEK 2 (September 5 – 9)

Monday – Labor Day – School Holiday

Tuesday –

         Review woodwinds

         See & hear some brass instruments

Wednesday – continue with brass instruments

School Instrument Applications passed out

Thursday – Try some brass instruments in class

         You must choose your instrument by today!

         Begin learning musical notation

Friday – School Instrument Applications are due!

         Continue trying out brass instruments (if needed)

WEEK 3 (September 12– 16)

Monday – Seating assigned        

Continue with music notation

         School Instrument check out begins – after school all week

Purchase instrument accessories before/after school – all week

Tuesday –Continue with music notation        

Wednesday –Continue with music notation

                  Locker & closet assignments         

Thursday – WOODWINDS – BRING YOUR INSTRUMENT TODAY

Continue with music notation

Basic woodwind assembly and mouthpiece sounds

Friday – BRASS – BRING YOUR INSTRUMENT TODAY

Continue with music notation

Basic brass assembly and mouthpiece sounds