Band

All Band Students

Band Schedule

Fourth Grade Band will meet:

A Week Tuesdays 9:25-10:10 and Thursdays 2:45-3:30.

B Week Mondays 2:45-3:30 and Tuesdays 11:00-11:45.

Fifth Grade Band will meet:

A and B Week Thursdays 2:45-3:30 and Fridays 11:30-12:15.

Practice

Students should practice 5 times a week. Beginning band students should practice 15-25 minutes at a time, while advanced students should practice 20-40 minutes at a time.

Resources

Resources to hone your rhythmic and pitch note reading skills, through games on Quaver or on this site: https://sites.google.com/a/sblschools.com/elementaryband/home/games-exercises

Here is a link for access for the starting fingering charts for all instruments: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1mchYtf0gX6L7JFZrxD4M7fgxME3d0mSg?usp=sharing

This site is a great resource for more involved fingering charts, instrument care information, and games to help you learn your note names and your rhythms.

Here is the link for Quaver Music: https://www.quavermusic.com/

Instrument Video Tutorials

The Children's Workshop: Videos on developing technique, embouchure, and sound.

French Horn Tutorial: Video on developing technique, embouchure, and sound.

Music Stores in the Tri-County area

Allegro Music Service: California, MD (301)-862-5222

Island Music Company: La Plata, MD (301)-392-3690

Music and Arts: Waldorf, MD (301)-396-9336

General Information

While the Band Program is an excellent opportunity for students to continue their studies in music, it is also a commitment. Students will receive a grade for Band based on their participation, their progress in class, and the amount of times they have practiced outside of school. Students will be given a practice chart where parents must initial each day students have practiced. It is expected that students practice 4-5 days after school for at least 15-20 minutes.

Students will be required to bring their instrument and their method book for their scheduled lessons. Please note that if your child forgets to bring their instrument to school, or is missing any of the required materials that are needed for their lesson, it will result in being unprepared. No phone calls asking to bring instruments or materials needed for Band will be permitted. Students that forget their instrument or are unprepared for their lessons numerous times may result in dismissal from the Band Program. If students wish to no longer participate in Band, a written letter and/or phone call from a parent/guardian is requested.

Concert Dress

Boys: Black trousers; white dress shirt tucked into trousers; black socks; and black dress shoes (no athletic shoes, jeans, or T-shirts).

Girls: Black skirt (to the knees or longer) or black pants; white blouse/dress shirt with sleeves tucked into the skirt or the pants; neutral hose or black dress socks; and black dress shoes.

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact Ms. Drake