Virtual Band Class update

 Good morning!

We have started our virtual band classes, and we have been meeting for about 2.5 weeks now.

Students seem to be enjoying class. It is quite different to not be able to hear everyone play all at once, but only see them (if they can have their camera on).

For advanced band, we will be trying to get each person to video record themselves playing Rio Bravo this week so Mrs. McG can experiment with a program to patch everyone together into a band performance. Ask your student if they need help, and we will be doing the same in our class.

In beginning band we have learned how to make a mouthpiece sound, assemble our instrument and hold it. Our rhythms we have been practicing are whole, half, and quarter notes & rests. We will start using the band book next week; Sound Innovations book 1. Please let Mrs. McG know if you need to borrow a book from the school.

Musically,

Mrs Winans & Mrs. McG

Google Form to indicate interest in Band

 Please take a minute to fill out this Google form so that we can best serve your wants and needs around continuing band instruction for 2020-2021.

HERE IS THE LINK TO THE FORM

Due by Friday, October 2, 2020 please.

More to come after we review the results of the survey :-)

BAND CLASS SYNCHRONOUS CLASSES FOR 2020-2021

 Good morning!

I have great news for our young musicians? I will be offering band class instruction through live stream, synchronous learning this school year.

The tentative schedule is:

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

12:00 - 12:50 Boring Middle Advanced Band

1:00 - 1:50 Boring Middle Beginning Band

2:00 - 2:50 Cedar Ridge Beginning Band

3:00 - 3:50 Cedar Ridge Advanced Band

Wednesdays I will schedule smaller group sessions as needed.

We will be playing our instruments during these live streamed lessons! 

The first day with instruments for all classes will be Monday, October 5th!

Check back here or on parent square next week to sign up for a band class on google classroom so you can get in on some major music fun :-)

Please feel free to comment or send me an email if you have any questions.

See you soon!

Deanna McG

Looking ahead to fall 2019!

I can't believe yesterday was the last day of school!
I am already planning for band next year, though. I am super excited to meet new students, introduce them to the instruments, and get them started on their musical journey.
I have created a Beginning Band Instrument Choice Survey that I would like each student or their guardian to fill out so I can have an idea of what our beginning band will look like.
Here is the link to the survey: Beginning Band Survey
Responses are due by Friday, September 6th.
Our first day with instruments will be Monday, September 9th!
I hope you have a fun and relaxing summer!
Deanna McG

Welcome back!

Another great summer is almost over! I hope you had a nice break and got lots of sun and relaxation.

In preparation for another great year of band, please read on.....

Course syllabus: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1LVAqz-8TF8nWSmJh70zx49GboDXwD-bhXw9xVi0GJdM/edit

Uniform order for Beginning band: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1DIcYNb_L2TR5-7-mlKfLj1aqjbfLZq_lk4dHcUq-lk4/edit

Uniform order for Advanced band: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1XFUmHynLd7anYvdYhHnsVIAQ1gsgNqFjFKQOR6n_9TI/edit

Beginning band students: we will be learning about and choosing the instrument that each person will play to make our band sound AWESOME!
If you want to get a head start, we will be watching this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b7y75yjilrA and filling out this accompanying worksheet:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/164j7WqHWfGJrqmWsWbfxsqDtMuAogIeE05uEL-s-rEU/edit?usp=sharing

Instrument rental night will be Thursday, 9-6-18 starting at 6:30 PM at Sandy High.

First concert is Tuesday, October 23rd for Cedar Ridge and Thursday, October 25th for Boring. Start time is 7PM at each school.

If you have any questions please feel free to e-mail me at deanna.mcglothin@ortrail.k12.or.us.

See you soon!

Mrs. McG

Summer is almost over!

Greetings,

I hope you have had a fantastic summer, and you are almost ready to come back to school!
I am almost ready...maybe after the eclipse.

Below are some things you might like to know before school starts. I will be sure to share this information in class as well.

1. Getting your instrument.

• If you are in 7th-8th grade band, we will be playing on the 2nd day of school, so bring your instrument! I will also be checking out school horns on that day, if you need to rent one for the year.
• If you are a 6th grader or parent, please read this important advice about your musical instrument HERE. First day with instruments will be Monday, September 11.
• We will be hosting a rental night, with instruments provided by Beacock Music on Thursday, September 7, starting at 6:30PM in the SHS Commons.

2. Concert dates.

• Concert dates for the 2017-18 school year can be found HERE. Make sure you mark these dates into your family calendar right away.

3. Concert Uniform.

• We are changing things up this year, to hopefully look sharper, be less hassle, and be more affordable.
• 7th-8th grade band: All black, long sleeves, dress pants, or long skirts, or skirts with leggings or tights, black socks/shoes. For more information click HERE.
• 6th grade band: A t-shirt that will be fun and funky, not to exceed $10 in cost. Order forms will be available during class. Your choice for bottoms, must meet school dress code.

See you soon!!

Musically, 

McG

March Concerts re-scheduled

Invitational is Thursday, March 9th, 7PM at SHS auditorium.

The Band Festival was also re-scheduled to March 21st. Our performance time is 8:30AM at SHS auditorium.