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Welcome to Band!

 

The rewards of being a part of this exciting musical organization are great.

The first few weeks of learning to play a band instrument are especially important. Good practice habits need to be established at home from the beginning, and a parent or guardian can HELP.

 

Help to set up the best possible practice facility. The area should be well lit and free from distractions, and should accommodate a straight chair and music stand. If a DVD player or computer is available, the student will be able to play along with accompaniment recordings.

 

Establish a regular time and routine for practice sessions. Students should begin with warm-up exercises, and then move into the week’s assignment. Troublesome parts should be isolated and worked out before the entire song is repeated. Students should end the practice session with a few favourites, just for fun!

 

Listen enthusiastically to your child’s practicing. Recognize his or her efforts with a comment such as, “I really liked the sound of the low tones on that piece.” You are the audience your child will most appreciate.

 

Participate in our three-way partnership: parent(s)/guardian(s), student, and teacher working together to make band an enjoyable and worthwhile experience. Start by reinforcing your student’s practice routine. Acknowledge his or her home practice time on a chart or calendar.

 

This year students will be performing at the Halton Catholic District School Board Music Festival, and during school events. Band will take place regularly every Wednesday during lunch recess. Please encourage and motivate your child to be diligent and present for every rehearsal.

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Enjoyment of playing a band instrument and a desire to practice come with success; success is the result of dedicated practice. Together, we can guide your child on the road to those great rewards.

Please don’t hesitate to contact me if you have any further questions or concerns.

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This years selected music will include the following:

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"O Canada" Pg. 32 -Essential Elements book

"Up on a Housetop" Pg. 17 -Essential Elements book

"Jingle Bells" Pg. 9 -Essential Elements book

"Peace like a River" by Robert W. Smith 

"Start Wars" by John Williams/arr. Carl Strommen

"Regency Fanfare" by Michael Story

"Pinguin Promenade" by Mike Hannickel

"Lets go Band"

"Through the Eye of the Storm"

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