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