Hey there,
I have a group of young musicians in the sixth grade at Wood Hill who all appear to be capable of great things and willing to work toward them. One area in which most of them could improve is to have a good idea of exactly what is expected for them to prepare at home from week to week. I am going to try to keep you updated on a weekly basis.
As I mentioned to you in an earlier e-mail, our cycle will be that on Wednesdays, the band will be given a specific assignment to practice for the week. When we meet on Monday, it is a chance for us to make sure we are on the right track, so that when Wednesday rolls around, we as a band can work right through it and move on to something new.
Sometime shortly after each Wednesday's class, you will receive an e-mail with their next assignment, as well as any other important information you may need about band. If you are able to help guide them so that they feel prepared and ready each week, our progress will be that much more notable! Please note that every now and then, the book contains an exercise that requires written responses.
For those taking lessons outside of band class, it may well be that you are not in the exact same place in the book with both the lesson and the band. This is fine. Theoretically, if you are ahead in one, than the other is a piece of cake!
This week the band will be finishing up pages 13 and 14. If this goes well, we will move on! All updates will be added to my informational blog: http://whatsnewinband.blogger.com
Thanks for your help, and by all means, be sure to check out BILLY JONAS live on the Wood Hill MS stage at 7:00pm this Friday (11/1). It's only $5 and this guy is just wonderful. Proceeds will benefit the Wood Hill PAC.
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