Mr. Scott Rogal
Mr. Scott Rogal
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The ASB Band is growing fast! Hundreds students are playing instruments, and learning how to perform music in a group.
Week of June 11th
Concert Success!
The Silver, Gold and Platinum Bands did a fabulous job performing at their year-end concert on Wednesday!
The stepped up, focused and pplayed challenging music at a very high level.
The Silver Band played band pieces for the first time - music involving many separate parts happening simultaneously, shading in dynamic contrast, new notes and demanding rhythms. Well done!
The Gold Band played much more advanced music - many new notes and rhythms, and even quite a few new instruments! We went further than notes and rhythms; trying to create various emotional reactions in our audience. Bravo!
The Platinum Band played much more advanced music in many different styles, from a stately British March, to an Elton John movie tune, to a rollicking Pirate theme - they were able to quickly adjust to the different demands of all these styles and deliver a solid performance. "Elegant" was the way one of our Grade 6 musicians described it!
Playing in the Summer
Students are encouraged to play their instruments a bit in the summer break - please pick up a "summer rental contract". No rental fee!
Week of June 4th
Bands in Concert!
9 am in the Gym: Silver, Gold and Platinum Bands in Concert!
Playing in the Summer
Students are encouraged to play their instruments a bit in the summer break - please pick up a "summer rental contract". No rental fee!
Week of May 28th
Music and Academic Success; https://kids.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frym.2020.00081#:~:text=Playing%20music%20gives%20the%20brain,are%20impacted%20by%20music%20training
Talent / Ten Things
Please check out the "Ten Things" below - although they relate to every activity worth doing, they are especially crucial for progress in music.
Week of May 14th
Platinum Band in Concert!
... with Special Guests the Jazz Orchestra of Bahrain!
June 1st in the ASB Band Room at 6:30 sharp!
All Bands in Concert!
June 14th, 9 am in the gym.
Marks and Assignments Information; take a look at PowerSchool and Google Classroom with your child and see how they're progressing on assignments, tests, etc...
Week of May 7th
Platinum Band in Concert!
... with Special Guests the Jazz Orchestra of Bahrain!
June 1st in the ASB Band Room at 6:30 sharp!
Google Classroom Video Assignment
... is due on Saturday May 13th or ALL band students. Regular home practice will ensure that this is the best assignment your child can submit.
At ASB we endeavour to give all our students the opportunity to find a passion that excites them, that may be something they do for the rest of their lives or that may inspire them to consider a specific program at university or even a career. Or this passion may help round them out as a person and assist them in being stronger academically and prepare them more fully for life at university and beyond.
At ASB we hire teachers from all over the world. We work hard to find well-rounded teachers as they are great role models for our students. We are blessed to have a number of teachers who have a passion for music and the arts. In fact, six of them, along with the spouses of two other staff members, will be performing at the Dilmun Club this coming Friday, May 5.
The Jazz Orchestra of Bahrain was founded and is conducted by our very own ASB band conductor, Mr. Scott Rogal. He is joined by musicians/teachers Ms. Eva (gr 2), Mr. Tamas (gr 3), Ms. Suim (PE), Ms. Melissa (EAL), Ms. Alicia (Music), Mr. Gareth (Spouse of Ms. Berenice) and Mr. Soren (Spouse of Ms. Annika). If you have time Friday evening please come out to see these wonderful musicians doing what they love to do.
“Students who view their success as a result of hard work will persevere through challenges, while students who believe their success lies with some innate ability—like “talent”—are more likely to give up.”
Week of April 16th
ONE of my goals for teaching young musicians:
https://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/people/brass-musician-retires-after-74-years-playing-trombone-3268741
Week of April 10th
Google Classroom Video Assignment
... is due on Saturday April 15th or ALL band students.
Guide to Band Class during Ramadan:
According to Mr. Fuad, the Head of our Arabic Department, playing an instrument during band class is acceptable practice during Ramadan.
If, however, a student is physically unable to play (exhaustion, hunger, thirst), then the student will do a pen & pencil activity that will be handed in and marked at the end of class.
Week of March 26th
Guide to Band Class during Ramadan:
According to Mr. Fuad, the Head of our Arabic Department, playing an instrument during band class is acceptable practice during Ramadan.
If, however, a student is physically unable to play (exhaustion, hunger, thirst), then the student will do a pen & pencil activity that will be handed in and marked at the end of class.
“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything.” – Plato
Week of March 19th
Guide to Band Class during Ramadan:
According to Mr. Fuad, the Head of our Arabic Department, playing an instrument during band class is acceptable practice during Ramadan.
If, however, a student is physically unable to play (exhaustion, hunger, thirst), then the student will do a pen & pencil activity that will be handed in and marked at the end of class.
Week of Feb. 26th
Guide to Band Class during Ramadan:
According to Mr. Fuad, the Head of our Arabic Department, playing an instrument during band class is acceptable practice during Ramadan.
If, however, a student is physically unable to play (exhaustion, hunger, thirst), then the student will do a pen & pencil activity that will be handed in and marked at the end of class.
Register as a parent on Google Classroom; This will let you keep up to date on grades, missed assignment, upcoming tests, and more information shared here.
Week of Feb. 19th
Playing an instrument makes you smarter
Einstein once said: “Life without playing music is inconceivable to me. I live my daydreams in music. I see my life in terms of music... I get most joy in life out of music”. And as it turns out, Einstein was onto something: many studies show a correlation between musical training and academic success, in both children and adults. Learning to play an instrument stimulates the brain, improving functions like memory and abstract reasoning skills, which are essential for maths and science.
Practising a musical instrument improves “grit” and patience
It’s an important lesson to learn that the more effort you put into something, the better the result will be. A pretty important life lesson.
Playing music is fun!
We can harp on about all the scientifically accurate benefits to learning a musical instrument – but what matters most is that it’s enjoyable for the player. While other hobbies like watching TV or flicking through social media are passive, playing music actively engages and stimulates the brain, making you feel happy and occupied.
Beginner Band Karate; check with your child and see how they're progressing! Band Karate is a self-paced program to let students progress at their own pace. They can master belts during class, or turn in videos from home.
Marks and Assignments Information; take a look at PowerSchool and Google Classroom with your child and see how they're progressing on assignments, tests, etc...
Week of Feb. 5th
Music and Academic Success; https://kids.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frym.2020.00081#:~:text=Playing%20music%20gives%20the%20brain,are%20impacted%20by%20music%20training
Week of Jan. 22nd
Beginner Band Karate; check with your child and see how they're progressing! Band Karate is a self-paced program to let students progress at their own pace. They can master belts during class, or turn in videos from home.
Marks and Assignments Information; take a look at PowerSchool and Google Classroom with your child and see how they're progressing on assignments, tests, etc...
Week of Jan. 15th
Jeff Bradshaw Workshop and Performance - Jeff shared his experiences recording with Michael Jackson, touring with Kanye West and Oasis, as well as sharing a video of his performance on Jimmy Fallon with The Roots - an amazing life in music! He also shared a shocking secret about musical success - practice! (also long tones).
Marks and Assignments Information; take a look at PowerSchool and Google Classroom with your child and see how they're progressing on assignments, tests, etc...
Week of Jan. 8th
Happy New Year! Time set some new routines and goals - hopefully some of these include music (practicing) routines, and some goals! Instruments should be coming home regularly.
Beginner Band Karate; check with your child and see how they're progressing! Band Karate is a self-paced program to let students progress at their own pace. They can master belts during class, or turn in videos from home.
Marks and Assignments Information; take a look at PowerSchool and Google Classroom with your child and see how they're progressing on assignments, tests, etc...
Week of Jan. 2nd
Happy New Year! I hope everyone had a restful and relaxing holiday!
Practicing at Home
Home practice makes a huge difference in student achievement in music.
20 minutes, twice a week, is all it takes. A music stand can be super helpful!
Focused practice, alone in a room, does not come naturally to young musicians. They need your help.
Set a schedule
This is schoolwork, and should be done before playtime
Remove distractions - not in a room with their electronic devices
Be encouraging - compliment them on how much they’ve improved
Check out this article for more suggestions:
http://thevault.musicarts.com/how-to-build-a-productive-music-practice-routine-from-home/
Week of Dec. 11th
Happy Holidays! Thanks to all the musicians who came out every morning this week to play Holiday Music - what a wonderful start to the day!
Beginner Band Karate; check with your child and see how they're progressing! Band Karate is a self-paced program to let students progress at their own pace. They can master belts during class, or turn in videos from home.
Week of Dec. 4th
December Concert; CONGRATULATIONS to all musicians in the Platinum, Gold and Beginner Bands! Everyone played so well, and the musicians nailed it under pressure - well done!
ASB is proud to have the largest instrumental music program in Bahrain, and one of the largest in the Middle East. It's a great opportunity for students to learn music hands on while playing an instrument.
Instrumental music is one of the BEST activities for full use of your brain:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0JKCYZ8hng
Week of Nov. 27th
December Concert; ALL band students will be participating in our December Concert.
December 8th, 9 am in the Gymnasium.
Parents and Families are welcome!
Week of Nov. 20th
Retests are encouraged! Students can retest for up to 2 weeks after a test. They can
come in Wednesday or submit their tests from home via video.
Practicing at Home
Home practice makes a huge difference in student achievement in music. 20 minutes,
twice a week, is all it takes. A music stand can be super helpful!
Focused practice, alone in a room, does not come naturally to young musicians. They
need your help.
Set a schedule
This is schoolwork, and should be done before playtime
Remove distractions - not in a room with their electronic devices and/or toys
Be encouraging - compliment them on how much they’ve improved
Check out this article for more suggestions:
http://thevault.musicarts.com/how-to-build-a-productive-music-practice-routine-
from-home/
Week of Nov. 13th
Beginner Band Karate; check with your child and see how they're progressing! Band Karate is a self-paced program to let students progress at their own pace. They can master belts during class, or turn in videos from home.
December Concert; ALL band students will be participating in our December Concert.
December 8th, 1:30 pm in the Gymnasium
Week of Nov. 6th
Lots of testing and video turned in this week; check with your child and see how they're progressing!
Tests and Home Practice
Playing tests have started for many groups. Home practice can make a big difference in their performance!
Focused practice, alone in a room, does not come naturally to young musicians. They need your help.
Set a schedule
This is schoolwork, and should be done before playtime
Remove distractions - maybe not in a room with their electronic devices and/or toys
Be encouraging - compliment them on how much they’ve improved
Check out this article for more suggestions:
http://thevault.musicarts.com/how-to-build-a-productive-music-practice-routine-from-home/
Term 2 ECA registration is coming up soon - the Wednesday Beginner/Mentor program is designed to get our beginning players off to a great start - come out for some extra tutorials with Mr. S and some Advanced students.
Week of October 30th
Lots of testing and video turned in this week; check with your child and see how they're progressing!
Term 2 ECA registration is coming up soon - the Wednesday Beginner/Mentor program is designed to get our beginning players off to a great start - come out for some extra tutorials with Mr. S and some Advanced students.
Week of October 23rd
Google Classroom Assignments were completed last week. Have a listen to the work your child turned in, and also to the comments about ways to improve.
Beginners - here are some examples to learn from:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuPcmtnpUZF1QSkPdQ1kKxt280GmujE-S
Week of September 25th
Foundations classes all have an instrument, and have begun instruction on assembly, instrument care and the production of a beautiful tone. Instruments will be coming home soon. Students who practice at home for 20 minutes twice a week will do great in this class!
Advanced groups all tested this week - please ask your child how they did.
Wednesday from 3 - 4 is always available for extra help, individual practice and retests.
Week of September 18th
Tests and Home Practice
Playing tests have started for many groups. Home practice can make a big difference in their performance!
Focused practice, alone in a room, does not come naturally to young musicians. They need your help.
Set a schedule
This is schoolwork, and should be done before playtime
Remove distractions - maybe not in a room with their electronic devices and/or toys
Be encouraging - compliment them on how much they’ve improved
Check out this article for more suggestions:
http://thevault.musicarts.com/how-to-build-a-productive-music-practice-routine-from-home/
Platinum Band
Platinum Band had a great first rehearsal, and is shaping up really well for their performance at the International Jazz F
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Beginner/Mentor Group
The Wednesday Beginner/Mentor program is designed to get our beginning players off to a great start - come out for some extra practice on your new instrument. Open to everyone starting a new instrument this year, and anyone who wants some extra practice.
Week of September 11th
ECAs
Platinum Band had a great first rehearsal, and is shaping up really well for their performance at the International Jazz Festival! Not too late to come out to the tryouts! Tuesday, from 3 - 4 .
The Wednesday Beginner/Mentor program is designed to get our beginning players off to a great start - come out for some extra tutorials with Mr. S and some Advanced students.
Week of September 4th
Welcome to Band!
Welcome advanced and beginning students - we're going to have lots of fun and experience music making firsthand. We're lucky that all students get a chance to try an instrument!!
The most successful musicians practice regularly (2 or 3 times a week for 20 minutes) at home; please setup a regular practice routine for your child.
We’re excited to get the classes started, and begin some exciting after school opportunities, like the after school Platinum Band!! The school's top performing ensemble will have their first rehearsal on Tuesday, September 19th, and will be playing at the Avenues Mall as well as the Bahrain Jazz Festival in front of 5000 music lovers.
We'll also have the Beginner/Mentor ECA starting soon; this is a great chance to get some practicing in and to get extra help from a more advanced musician.
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