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Read through the newsletter for updates on student progress each week. Don't forget to add important dates to your family calendars so you do not miss out on any upcoming performances of students.
Students should be practicing their instrument outside of class.
Students should be practicing their instrument outside of class.
Even if it's for just 5 minutes.
Even if it's for just 5 minutes.
Practicing their instrument outside of class is beneficial because it helps reinforce what we've learned in class, builds muscle memory, and allows students to focus on troublesome spots at their own pace.
Consistent practice strengthens your technique, increases confidence, and makes it easier to keep up with new material in class. It also gives you the chance to focus on challenging sections, experiment with your sound, and develop a deeper connection to the music. This is especially important for wind and brass players, because your embouchure—the way you shape and use the muscles of your face and mouth—is like any other muscle in your body. Just like an athlete trains specific muscle groups to improve strength and endurance, musicians need to exercise their embouchure regularly. Practicing outside of class helps build stamina, flexibility, and control, making it easier to produce a clear, steady tone and play for longer periods of time without tiring out.
3rd Hour- Symphonic Band
3rd Hour- Symphonic Band
Great job at the concert on Thursday! 8-12th Grade students will now turn to working on graduation music. Graduation is Friday, May 15th in the Fieldhouse - call time is 6:30 pm for band students.
Jazz band: Students who are in jazz band have been invited to perform with Parkway for a jazz concert on Wednesday, April 29th at 7:00 pm at Parkway South High Theatre. We hope to see Valley Park members in the audience while we perform our two jazz band songs and then watch Parkways jazz band as well for an evening of jazz. Call time for the band members is 6:15 pm at Parkway South.
4th hour- 8-12th grade combined Concert Band
4th hour- 8-12th grade combined Concert Band
Great job at the concert on Thursday! 8-12th Grade students will now turn to working on graduation music. Graduation is Friday, May 15th in the Fieldhouse - call time is 6:30 pm for band students.
Jazz band: Students who are in jazz band have been invited to perform with Parkway for a jazz concert on Wednesday, April 29th at 7:00 pm at Parkway South High Theatre. We hope to see Valley Park members in the audience while we perform our two jazz band songs and then watch Parkways jazz band as well for an evening of jazz. Call time for the band members is 6:15 pm at Parkway South.
6th hour- 6th and 7th grade combined Band
6th hour- 6th and 7th grade combined Band
Great job at the concert on Thursday! 6-7th Grade students will now turn to working on 8th Grade Promotion (graduation) music. 8th Grade Promotion is Wednesday, May 13th in the Fieldhouse - call time is 5:30 for band students.
Jazz band: Students who are in jazz band have been invited to perform with Parkway for a jazz concert on Wednesday, April 29th at 7:00 pm at Parkway South High Theatre. We hope to see Valley Park members in the audience while we perform our two jazz band songs and then watch Parkways jazz band as well for an evening of jazz. Call time for the band members is 6:15 pm at Parkway South.
7th hour- 6th, 7th, and 8th grade combined Band
7th hour- 6th, 7th, and 8th grade combined Band
Great job at the concert on Thursday! 6-7th Grade students will now turn to working on 8th Grade Promotion (graduation) music.
8th Grade Promotion is Wednesday, May 13th in the Fieldhouse - call time is 5:30 for band students.
Branson Band Trip info
Branson Band Trip info
Branson Itinerary 2026 tentative.pdfBranson Info to Parents Spring 2026 pdf.pdfSchool Class Schedules for next year
School Class Schedules for next year
Students are starting to sit down with the counselors to choose classes for next year. I truly hope each and every student that is currently in band continues on within the program. I am always available to chat if you have any questions about classes or how to make a high school schedule work with the various requirements and elective options. It is very possible to take band all 4 years of high school and I love having each and every student apart of the program!
Students needing instruments for Band
Students needing instruments for Band
Students who are in need of an instrument for band have received the letter that is attached below. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out!
Click Here to access the Palen Rental Instrument Site. You can choose a free home delivery of instrument or free ship to store.
https://www.palenmusic.com/pages/musical-instrument-rental-rent-your-instrument-online
Click Here to access the Valley Park online Store for instrument supplies such as reeds, valve oil, flip folders, instrument brushes/cleaning supplies.
https://www.palenmusic.com/collections/valleypark
Click Here to access the Palen Music online Store for 6th grade beginning band book.
https://www.palenmusic.com/products/essential-elements-for-band-book-1
instrument rental information fall 2023.pdfCalendar of Events 2025-2026 - Updated for Spring
Calendar of Events 2025-2026 - Updated for Spring
Calendar of Events Spring 2026 updated.pdfMusic Website Information
Music Website Information
CLICK HERE to access the official Valley Park Band Website. General information is provided on the website for the public, whereas weekly updates will be provided in this newsletter only to families of VP band students.
Google Classroom Assignment Calendars for each class
Google Classroom Assignment Calendars for each class
Contact Ms. Porter if you have any questions. lporter@vpschools.org
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