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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
It was great seeing all students back at school this week! We started the new year off strong with final preparations for our Winter Concert coming up on Thursday, January 15th!
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. Students should be dressed in formal looking clothing.
Assignment reminders: Winter BINGO due Friday, January 9th
High School students are encouraged to participate in the district level event of Solo and Ensemble Music Festival. This event allows students to prepare a piece of music, work hard on that piece outside of our band class period, and then perform the piece for a judge on Saturday, March 7th. If students receive the highest level of score, they have the opportunity to go to the state level and perform for a new judge on Mizzou's campus in late April.
4th hour- 8-12th grade combined Concert Band
4th hour- 8-12th grade combined Concert Band
It was great seeing all students back at school this week! We started the new year off strong with final preparations for our Winter Concert coming up on Thursday, January 15th!
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. Students should be dressed in formal looking clothing.
Assignment reminders: Winter BINGO due Friday, January 9th
High School students are encouraged to participate in the district level event of Solo and Ensemble Music Festival. This event allows students to prepare a piece of music, work hard on that piece outside of our band class period, and then perform the piece for a judge on Saturday, March 7th. If students receive the highest level of score, they have the opportunity to go to the state level and perform for a new judge on Mizzou's campus in late April.
6th hour- 6th and 7th grade combined Band
6th hour- 6th and 7th grade combined Band
It was great seeing all students back at school this week! We started the new year off strong with final preparations for our Winter Concert coming up on Thursday, January 15th!
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. Students should be dressed in formal looking clothing.
Assignment reminders: Winter BINGO due Friday, January 9th
7th hour- 6th, 7th, and 8th grade combined Band
7th hour- 6th, 7th, and 8th grade combined Band
It was great seeing all students back at school this week! We started the new year off strong with final preparations for our Winter Concert coming up on Thursday, January 15th!
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. Students should be dressed in formal looking clothing.
Assignment reminders: Winter BINGO due Friday, January 9th
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 in full swing and all 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 varsity 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
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