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Week 3 - Assignments have arrived!
Week 3 - Assignments have arrived!
Week 3 Newsletter
Week 3 Newsletter
Week 3 has wrapped up and ALL classes have received their "objective sheets"! That means that all students should be completing assignments in class, before/after school, or at home. If you haven't heard practicing at home yet, you should now! Just like math and english class, we have homework in band. Whether there is an assignment due for class or not, students should be practicing each day a little at a time. Beginners start with as little as 5 minutes and Concert & Symphonic Band start with as little as 15 minutes. Students who practice - IMPROVE!!
Band fees are due next Friday 9/6. Payments can be made on School Cash online or by Cash or Check. Let us know if you have any questions or concerns about fees. Use the quicklinks below to jump to the section for your student!
Action Items - Urgent, please complete!
Action Items - Urgent, please complete!
Complete the 24-25 Band Google Forms PAST DUE! Please Complete!
Pay Band Fees by September 6th by cash, check (to Bedford JH Band) or through School Cash Online.
Concert and Symphonic Band students need their Flip Folders and Lyres!
Beginner Band
Beginner Band
Beginners have been using their flashcards to learn their musical symbols! These symbols allow us to start reading music and learn the new language of music! We have begun assembling our instruments in some classes, but not all. Students should continue to practice their band breathing, assembling/disassembling, and making sounds on the small parts of their instruments.
Questions to ask your beginner:
What musical symbols can you name?
How do you assemble/play your mouthpiece or head joint?
Can you make a sound?
Upcoming Dates:
9/6 - Rhythm Pyramid Quiz
9/6 - Performance of 8 counts of articulation
Date change: Beginner Band Concert has moved from October 16th to October 15th. Please mark your calendars!
Concert Band
Concert Band
This week Concert Band had a chair test and added Seven Nation Army to our list of pep tunes! Assignments have been added to Canvas for at home completion but students can also complete assignments in person with a band director any time. We had lots of talk about practicing, coming to class prepared, and being READY TO WORK!! Concert Band happens early in the morning but we will work hard each day to improve! Drumline will continue to meet on Wednesday mornings at 7:45 for drumline rehearsal.
Questions to ask your band student:
What chair did you get in your chair test?
Are you ready to pass off the Fight Song and Bb Scale?
How many minutes do you need to practice to be ready for rehearsal?
Upcoming Dates:
9/2/24 - Fight Song and Concert Bb Scale Due in person or on Canvas
9/2/24 - Students need flip folders and lyres in class. Please see links to order here!
9/13/24 - 9th Grade Night at LD Bell - Performance Informational Letter
Symphonic Band
Symphonic Band
This week Symphonic Band had their first chair test during sectionals over their HEB Honor Band material. First playing assignments are due on Monday, Septebmer 2nd. We are crusing through our Pep Tunes and students should be able to perform all of their Pep Tunes at a mastery level.
Questions to ask your band student:
What chair did you get in your chair test?
How many scales have you passed off?
Have you submitted your Practice Space Picture? Due in Canvas.
Upcoming Dates:
9/3/24 - Symphonic Band sectional schedule continue, ALL drumline, concert and symphonic band, will meet each Wednesday at 7:45 for drumline rehearsal.
9/2/24 - Students need flip folders and lyres in class. Please see links to order here!
9/13/24 - 9th Grade Night at LD Bell - Performance Informational Letter
Our Scale Project is off to the races! These students have already passed off 6 or ALL of their scales! From left to right: Noah L, Roland F, Ethan F, Noah D, Su F, and Katelyn B.
Jazz Band
Jazz Band
We had our first rehearsal of the year today! We are so lucky to have students to fill out every section including our rhythm section! It's never too late to join jazz band and now is the BEST time to get in! Check out some important information below and check out our first song of the year as well!
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