6/2/2021
WSISD Beginning Band
Mask up! Cape on!
School's Out for the SUMMER!!!
CONGRATULATIONS!
School is out for the summer and we made it! We are proud that our band program has finished this year safely and successfully. BAND means "to join together". BAND is a family. Thank you for allowing your child to be a part of our BAND FAMILY! We look forward to seeing all our band students at the BMS Summer Band Camp to experience band together with the 8th graders!
ANNOUNCEMENTS!
SCHOOL-OWNED INSTRUMENT CHECK-OUT
Oboe, Bassoon, French Horn, Euphonium & Tuba
We will re-issue instruments for the summer
Please fill out and sign the Summer Check-Out form which will be required in order to pick up a summer instrument.
Email amanda.johnson@wsisd.net to arrange a pick up time
BAND YOUTUBE CHANNEL
The Brewer Band You-Tube Channel is a great place to find practice material over the summer.
COMING SOON!
TARLETON BAND CAMP - Sunday, June 13 - Thursday, June 17
BMS BAND CAMP - Tuesday, July 27 - Thursday, July 29. BMS Drop Off Map
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!
ZOOM CLASS has ended for this school year.
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
Thank you for reading our most recent WSISD BEGINNING BAND NEWSLETTER. Please sign our Read Receipt.