9/25/2020
WSISD Beginning Band
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September 25, 2020
THIS WEEK!
Band Forms are PAST DUE! Please fill this out if you haven't already: Band Student Information Form
This week your student learned their first 8 notes and created flash cards to help them study for the First 8 Note test. Students will need to be able to get through all 8 card in 10 seconds to be ready for the next level of study. Please help them by quizzing them with their cards.
Assignments due by Friday 9/25:
First 8 Notes - CANVAS
Whole Notes - CANVAS
Superhero Shield. You can submit this in CANVAS if you haven't shown it to your teacher yet.
Assignments due by Friday 10/2:
Flash Card Test - 10 seconds or less (in class)
DAH-ing Rhythms - CANVAS
Embouchure Basics - CANVAS
We received more instruments and supply kits Friday. If you have not taken care of getting an instrument and supply kit, please take care of this now so your child is not left out of the excitement when we begin with instruments. Instructions are listed below.
If your child plays a school owned instrument (oboe, bassoon, French horn, euphonium or tuba), you need to fill out the form below:
Instrument Usage Form: https://forms.gle/d7wH1GNhN6iuVmQk9
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
How to Order Facebook Live Video: https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1651897121635298&extid=qKE2OrFmu8f6QzRD
Online Learning
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
If your online student has not picked up their BAND BINDER, contact a band director to schedule a pick up time.
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
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