The 7th Grade Bands start where 6th Grade Band leaves off. There are more performance opportunities - more challenging ( and fun!) music, and lots more to learn about how our instruments work!
7th grade band meets in two sections, which combine for concerts. They meet every day for 45 minutes.
Because I know practicing at home isn't always easy - there are opportunities to practice at school as well.
- Students may come to school early to practice down in the music wing any time between 7:30 and 8:15 ANY or EVERY day except late start
Mondays
- Students may stay after school on any day but Friday
- Of COURSE, students may always take instruments home to practice, but they need to be back the next school day!
Students are expected to practice 2 - 4 times a week, for 15 - 30 minutes each time. They will keep a practice log in their music folder. Mostly it is for them and me. But you may ask to look at it any time! NO SIGNATURE IS NEEDED!
I will email or call you periodically to let you know what I see as your child's' practice habits.
Songs we're currently working on:
Mystery Ride https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oPTUZb0Sl7s
Basic Band Blues https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k00cPitNQwI
Russian Sailors Dance https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=js_Dmmig81w