If you have not received any communication from Mrs. Hutcheson, then please click on the link below to fill out the Band Family Contact Info Form.
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Band Family Contact Info Form (Required for Every Student)
You are a vitally important part of your child's musical experience and I value your input. Please feel free to share with me any information that might help me to better understand your child and provide for a better education. Band provides a great forum for families to interact in years when young people are sometimes uncomfortable about their parents' presence at school. As a band parent, you have a wonderful opportunity to be involved with your child through the end of high school. Here are some ways you can add to the band experience at this level:
First of all, help them schedule a regular time and quiet place to practice each day. Make sure it is consistent.
Do not allow younger family members to interrupt or play with the instrument. That should be something special, to be handled by this student only.
Treat practice for what it is; another assignment that must be completed before social activities. Listen to them practice and offer frequent encouragement and praise.
Things to do:
Encourage them to play for family and friends.
Offer lots of praise.
Expose your child to a wide variety of concerts and recitals.
Encourage them to talk about their lessons.
If possible, arrange for a private teacher to supplement the class activity.
Make sure the instrument is in good repair.
Help them to build a personal library with a wide variety of musical styles.
Encourage them to perform with church or community groups.
Things NOT to do:
Don't use practice as a punishment.
Don't insist they play for others if they are uncomfortable.
Don't ridicule or make fun of mistakes.
Don't apologize in front of friends for weak performances.
Don't start your child on an instrument that is in poor condition and doesn't play well.
Don't expect rapid progress in the beginning.
Don't treat practice as "noise" you must endure, no matter what you may think.
Your child needs to feel their efforts are valuable and that you support them.
Don't make them play outside where you cannot hear.
Please reach out if you ever have any questions or concerns.
Thank you,
Noelle Hutcheson