Embedded Files
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
Students should be practicing their instrument over Winter Break. They have a BINGO sheet they need to have filled out by January 9th.
Students in 3rd hour are working on preparing music for their winter concert in January. They now have three new pieces of music to work on. Reminder that our Winter Concert is on Thursday, January 15th at 6:30 pm in the fieldhouse. Call time for students in 6:00 pm in the cafeteria.
Playing assignment reminders:
Byzantine Dances m. 70-end AND Across the Alaskan Snow m 94-111 due on Thursday, Nov 20
4th hour- 8-12th grade combined Concert Band
4th hour- 8-12th grade combined Concert Band
Students should be practicing their instrument over Winter Break. They have a BINGO sheet they need to have filled out by January 9th.
Students in 4th hour are working on preparing music for their winter concert in January. They now have two new pieces of music to work on. Reminder that our Winter Concert is on Thursday, January 15th at 6:30 pm in the fieldhouse. Call time for students in 6:00 pm in the cafeteria.
Playing assignment reminders:
Byzantine Dances m. 70-end AND Across the Alaskan Snow m 94-111 due on Thursday, Nov 20
6th hour- 6th and 7th grade combined Band
6th hour- 6th and 7th grade combined Band
Students should be practicing their instrument over Winter Break. They have a BINGO sheet they need to have filled out by January 9th.
6th and 7th grade students are working on preparing music for their winter concert in January. They have the song, Dies Irae, Season's Sounding Fanfare, Roof Riff's, and New Years Finale that they can continue to work on outside of class. Reminder that our Winter Concert is on Thursday, January 15th at 6:30 pm in the fieldhouse. Call time for students in 6:00 pm in the cafeteria.
Playing assignment reminders:
First Winter Suite: Season's Sounding Fanfare Movement 1 due on Tuesday, Nov 25 in the Google Classroom.
First Winter Suite: Roof Riffs Movement 2 due on Thursday, December 11th
7th hour- 6th, 7th, and 8th grade combined Band
7th hour- 6th, 7th, and 8th grade combined Band
Students should be practicing their instrument over Winter Break. They have a BINGO sheet they need to have filled out by January 9th.
6th and 7th grade students are working on preparing music for their winter concert in January. They have the song, Dies Irae, Season's Sounding Fanfare, Roof Riff's, and New Years Finale that they can continue to work on outside of class. 8th grade students are working with our A Plus mentor on their concert music as well. Reminder that our Winter Concert is on Thursday, January 15th at 6:30 pm in the fieldhouse. Call time for students in 6:00 pm in the cafeteria.
Playing assignment reminders:
First Winter Suite: Season's Sounding Fanfare Movement 1 due on Tuesday, Nov 25 in the Google Classroom.
First Winter Suite: Roof Riffs Movement 2 due on Thursday, December 11th
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.
instrument rental information fall 2023.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.
Calendar of Events 2025-2026
Calendar of Events 2025-2026
Basketball Games - Pep Band
Basketball Games - Pep Band
Basketball season is starting and 8-12th grade students are required to attend the four basketball games as outlined in the calendar of events. Our first game was on Friday, December 12th and we had a great time! The students enjoyed pizza together before the game and rocked out for both the JV and varisty boys basketball games. Our next game is the homecoming game on Friday, January 23rd. Call time for students is 4:40 pm. The estimated end time of the final game should be around 8:30 pm.
We had an amazing time providing Holiday songs for the 1st annual VP Tree lighting ceremony. There was a great turnout of community members!
We had an amazing time providing Holiday songs for the 1st annual VP Tree lighting ceremony. There was a great turnout of community members!
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
Page updated
Report abuse