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Announcements
Announcements
4th Grade
Schedule: Starting September 13th
Tuesday: Chorus
Wednesday: 4 Forbes
Thursday: 4 Weber
Friday: 4 Roberts
Instrument Purchasing Guide
Instrument Purchasing Guide
In this world there are band instruments that look accurate but are not built with the same quality and craftsmanship of the time tested brands. These newer items are generally shiney but are also difficult to play and maintain.
If you find in instrument you are interested in buying/renting, please feel free to contact me if you would like my input.
There are also local music stores that offer name-brand instruments at fair prices.
If there is a brand you would recommend to add to the list, please send me an email so that we can discuss the matter.
Brands are listed in alphabetical order and to the best of my knowledge and experience. The list is neither definitive nor final.
Flute - Armstrong, Gemeinhardt, Jupiter, Yamaha
Clarinet - Buffet, Antigua, Jupiter, Yamaha
Oboe - Fox, Selmer, Yamaha
Bassoon - Fox
Saxophone - Selmer, Bundy, Jupiter, Yamaha
Trumpet - Bach, Jupiter, Yamaha
French Horn - Conn, Jupiter, Yamaha
Trombone - Bach, Jupiter, Yamaha
Baritone/ Euphonium - Eastman, Bach, Jupiter, Yamaha
Tuba - Eastman, Bach, Jupiter, Yamaha
Percussion - LP, Mapex, Pearl, Tama, Sonor, Vic Firth, Yamaha
Percussionist are asked to have a kit with both a bell set and a snare pad. (Kit pictured below)
Welcome to Band Karate
Welcome to Band Karate
What is band karate?
What is band karate?
Band Karate is a program that gives students the opportunity to earn belts as they progress through their workbook. With each new skill learned students will collect belts you will that attach to your instrument case for the world to see!
Each belt is earned by mastering particular exercises. Mastery is granted when the student demonstrates correct notes, rhythms, pulse, and proper tone.
4th grade and 5th grade band students have the opportunity to earn belts
Rules:
Rules:
You cannot skip a level.
PRACTICE FIRST! You must feel you have mastered the
exercise before attempting it for credit.
You may have up to two attempts per day.
All written materials must be fully completed, and the
exercise must also be performed on your instrument.
Count yourself in to demonstrate steady beat.
How do I earn a belt?
How do I earn a belt?
Belts are earned by completing and testing specific exercise
There are three ways to earn a belt:
There are three ways to earn a belt:
1. Lesson time
1. Lesson time
I will leave at least 5 minutes at the beginning of lessons for testing time
2. CALL ME! Leave a voicemail
2. CALL ME! Leave a voicemail
Call 603-269-5161 ex 172 to leave a voicemail
3. E-mail an audio recording
3. E-mail an audio recording
Email and audio recording to aedge@mybes.org
Band Karate.pdfBarnstead Band Karate information
Barnstead Band Karate information
KARATE first degree.pdfFirst Degree Belts
First Degree Belts
KARATE second Degree.pdfSecond Degree Belts
Second Degree Belts
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