5/7/2021
WSISD Beginning Band
Mask up! Cape on!
WOW! What a week!
This past week has been amazing and very busy for our band students. We are so proud of them! At the beginning of the year, we didn't know if we would be able to perform as a full band with a live audience. It was an absolute pleasure to have Tannahill band students on stage this week!
We are so grateful and appreciative for all of our administrators and band parents who supported the band program throughout the year. Thank you for your patience as we look forward to next year and more band performances!
ANNOUNCEMENTS!
ONLINE LEARNERS:
Due to STARR testing, BRASS ZOOM class will NOT meet on Wednesday, May 12.
See below for more details. Feel free to message or email Mrs. Goings with any questions. cgoings@wsisd.net
TANNAHILL NTFD PERFORMANCE RECORDING:
We are so proud of the Tannahill Intermediate School Beginning Band members who performed for the North Texas Festival of Distinction. Watch their performance here: https://youtu.be/J23XlduSHLs
THIS WEEK!
ASSIGNMENTS:
Monday, May 10 - Practice Video due in CANVAS
Monday, May 10 - Regular band classes
Tuesday, May 11 - Monday, May 17 STARR Testing: TIS Band Classes will not meet, FAA Band WILL meet
B-A-N-D-O Bingo - Was due Tuesday, March 23rd. This requires 2 bingos and a parent signature.
COMING SOON!
School Owned Instrument Turn-In: TBA
Friday, May 28 - Last Day of School
Online Learning
PLAY YOUR INSTRUMENT DAILY. Students should play along on their instruments with the videos in CANVAS Online Learning. If they cannot play the video, they must go back and do the previous assignment video again until mastered.
Students should have registered for Essential Elements Interactive. The instructions are in CANVAS. Once registered, students can play along as they learn music from their Essential Elements band book. We usually cover about a page per week in class.
ZOOM!
Please be sure your student is caught up on all "Online Learning" lessons in Canvas so they are ready for virtual instruction with Mrs. Goings! Students should bring their binder, instrument, and supplies to ZOOM lessons.
Look for the link on the ONLINE LEARNER section in CANVAS or use the link below. (Do NOT use ZOOM in the CANVAS sidebar.)
Join Zoom Meeting: https://wsisd-net.zoom.us/j/7591191756
MONDAY
11:30-12:00 Oboe, Bassoon, Flute
12:00-12:30 Clarinet, Saxophone
WEDNESDAY
11:30-12:00 Trumpet, French Horn
12:00-12:30 Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba
SCHOOL-OWNED INSTRUMENTS
This is for borrowed instruments through the school. If your student is a French horn, bassoon, oboe, tuba, or euphonium, be sure you filled out this before picking up an instrument. Instrument Usage Form.
PRIVATE LESSONS
Students have access to all of our lessons in Canvas. It is important for your child keeps up with these lessons so that when they return to in-person learning it is a smooth transition to the band classroom! Private lessons are HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. bit.ly/brewerlessons
Ordering Instruments and Supplies
INSTRUMENT RENTALS
If you play the Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, or Percussion, you may get your quality instrument from the Bandwagon Music Store. Bandwagon will deliver your instrument to your school (in-person learners) or to your home (online learners).
**Please purchase the specified brands/models to ensure your student is set up for success!**
How to Order Facebook Live Video: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1651897121635298&extid=qKE2OrFmu8f6QzRD
ORDERING INSTRUMENT SUPPLIES
Bandwagon is available to you for supplies and repairs. For online learners, Bandwagon can even arrange a minor repair at your house. The repair shop is completely mobile! If you are concerned about your child’s instrument, give them a call.
Bandwagon Phone: 469-744-9082 Email: Kristi@thebandwagonmusicstore.com
Contact Us
Mrs. Alonzo aalonzo@wsisd.net
Mrs. Johnson amanda.johnson@wsisd.net
Ms. Gonzalez jordyn.gonzalez@wsisd.net
Mrs. Goings cgoings@wsisd.net
Mr. Duke kduke@wsisd.net
Read Receipt
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