Practice Makes Progress

PRACTICE

Band is all the time!

Your child's success is determined by the effort they put into practicing at home. Unlike an organized sport or dance, learning an instrument is completely based on individual practice at home. 

Students are expected to practice at home in order to make progress on learning the new skills required to play an instrument. 


Here are some tips for success:


HELP AT HOME

Click here to access the at-home practice website. Enter the activation code found in front of the book.

WEEKLY LESSONS

 Small group lessons take place during the school day and continue all year long. 


Your band teacher will let you know which day of the week to bring supplies to school starting 

September 16.


24-25 CONCERT DATES


Abbie Grove

12/9 at 6:30 pm

5/5 at 6:30 pm 


Ashland 

12/3 at 6:30 pm 

4/22 at 7:30 pm


Crocker 

12/10 at  6:30 pm

5/6 at 6:30 pm


East

12/3 at 6:30 pm

5/6 at 6:30 pm


Heritage

12/9 at 6:00 pm 

5/6 at 6:00 pm


Northeast

12/5 at 6:30 pm

4/29 at 6:30 pm


Northwest

12/10 at 6:30 pm

5/6 at 6:30 pm


Prairie Trail

12/12 at 6:30 pm

5/8 at 6:30 pm


Rock Creek

12/5 at 6:30 pm

5/8 at 6:30 pm


Southeast

12/12  at 6:15 pm

 5/1 at 6:15 pm


Westwood

12/9 at 6:30 pm

5/1 at 6:30 pm 

EARLY MORNING BAND

2024-2025

Whole group practices (early morning band) will happen twice a week BEFORE school from 7:15-7:45 beginning on October 22.

Early morning band is a required part of band participation.

Band students only may arrive at school starting at 7 a.m., so plan your drop off accordingly. 

Your band teacher will provide further details.


Mondays AND Thursdays


East

Northeast

Rock Creek

Southeast

Westwood

Tuesdays AND Fridays


Ashland

Crocker

Northwest

Heritage

Prairie Trail


Wednesdays

Abbie Grove

(Abbie Grove's second group rehearsal will take place on Mondays during the school day due to staff scheduling- please contact District Office with any questions)