What a great morning!
Everything this morning was a LOT more like the way it should be. We were all there today, and pretty much on time! We got a lot done, and were really able to dig into some details that made us sound great. The morning was filled with smiles. It was great to have my friend Amy McGlothlin along to help out. Amy teaches saxophone in the Andover After School Music Program.
It was also clear to me that most of the students came prepared to work. That also makes a tremendous difference. I was very much encouraged by how many of you had shared my practice tips with them! Thank you for that!
Next week should be fun. Page 12 has our first band arrangement, meaning music where there are many different parts being played, rather than one melody or even a duet. We will be learning an arrangement of "Jingle Bells" to play as a real band. The more familiar they are with the parts, the more gratifying the outcome will be. It also speaks well of our pacing that "Jingle Bells" is being presented three weeks before Thanksgiving!
Thank you again for you continued support. There is a really good energy and momentum in this little band!
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