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