Murray Falcon Band

Announcements:

Welcome Back! Let's have a fantastic school year!

Save the Date for the 2025-2026 school year Band concerts!

December 16, 2025 - Winter Band Concert @ 7pm {6th, 7th & 8th Grade}

May 11, 2026 - Spring Band Concert @ 7pm {6th, 7th & 8th Grade}

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It is recommended that instruments are cleaned and serviced at least once per school year.

Click Here! to visit the Music & Arts website for questions regarding instrument rentals, repairs or chemical cleaning services. You can also call or visit the Wilmington store:

2340 South 17th Street

Wilmington, NC 28401

(910) 791-4799

If you have any other questions, please email me at jessica.meade@nhcs.net. I will do my best to respond within 2 business days.

Week-At-A-Glance:

Week Oct 13-17, 2025

Focus on the beginning fundamentals of individual musicianship
- - Expectations/Routines
  - Posture/Playing Position
  - Breathing Exercises
  - Tone Quality
  - Building Good Practice Habits
Foundation Warmup
- - Pass out/Sightread
  - Begin learning
Continue Measure of Success, Book 1
- - Opus 1
  - 1.24 (Down By The Station) Playing Test - Thur 10/16 in class

Week Oct 13-17, 2025

Focus on the fundamentals of playing in a 7th grade ensemble
- - Tone Quality
  - Blend
  - Balance
  - Intonation
Continue Measures of Success, Book 2
- - Finish Opus 1
  - Begin Opus 2
Continue Rehearsing Sheet Music
- - Ghost Chase!
  - Attack of the Garden Gnomes
Upcoming Event: Halloween Recording Project (In class)
- - Thursday, Oct 23

Week Oct 13-17, 2025

Focus on the fundamentals and shared responsibilities of playing in an 8th grade ensemble
- - Tone Quality
  - Blend
  - Balance
  - Intonation
Continue Foundations for Superior Performance Book
Continue Rehearsing Sheet Music
- - Shadows Unleashed
  - March of the Hobgoblins
Upcoming Event: Halloween Recording Project (In class)
- - Thursday, Oct 23

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