I was very pleased with how things went on Monday. I am very proud of the start this little band got this year, and am very much looking forward to continuing the growth.
This concludes our performances for the year. As we grow and develop the program, I feel certain that there will be a few more opportunities next year to get out in front of people and play. This goes for both those moving on the the middle schools, and for those continuing in the West El. Band.
Band class for the rest of the year will be about finishing up Book 1, which we are well on the way to doing. This morning the folks who came did nice work on Page 34. I realize there may have been some confusion about band continuing past the concert, but I'm there, and we're still working! For next week, we are looking at page 35, and if that goes smoothly, go ahead and look at page 36, which by the way is the last page in the book with assigned exercises.
With regards to next year: The day of the week is still pending, in hopes of avoiding the student council conflict, but experienced band students will meet a bit earlier next year, from 7:30-8:10. This will make time for a separate beginning band time after that (8:10-8:50), and allow the experienced kids to continue progressing where they left off last year, rather than start back again at whole notes. I am excited for all of the growth towards which I believe we are headed!
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