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SPREAD THE WORD! The middle and high school music department is hosting its 2nd annual Mattress Fundraiser! Last year, we had a good first year of 17 sales and we are hoping to double that number for this year. We need your help in spreading the word! The VP fieldhouse will be turned into a mattress showroom. All proceeds go towards helping to purchase new instruments, sheet music, and trips for students' individual accounts. Tell a friend, family member, neighbor, or coworker! We all need a new mattress at some point, why not support the local students and get a high quality mattress at the same time. Test out 30 different mattresses, purchase new sheets or pillows, or take a spin in the massage chair- we'd love to help you get a better night sleep and help the music program all at the same time! The event is ONE day ONLY! September 16th!
We'll see you on Saturday, September 16th from 10 am - 5 pm.! Students have referral forms to pass out to family and friends. When students are referenced at the event, money will be deposited directly into their band student account. These funds can be used for upcoming trips/field trips/instrument repairs.
Students in 3rd hour reviewed their basic warm ups for band and started to work on patriotic music for Hero's Day.
Hero's day is an event the VP school district puts on to honor veterans and first responders. It takes place during school hours in November.
Students in 4th hour reviewed their basic warm ups for band and started to work on patriotic music for Hero's Day. There are some new students to band in 4th hour and they are working on exploring the different instruments to decide which one they would like to focus on
Students in 6th hour worked on reviewing the basic rhythms we will find in our music. 7th graders worked with a high school student helper later in the week on review of their music warm ups. 6th grade students worked to fully decide which instruments they would like to focus on for the year.
Students in 7th hour worked on reviewing the basic rhythms we will find in our music. We also worked to fully decide which instruments they would like to focus on for the year.
The band room has a student teacher this semester! Nick Neuendorf is a senior at Webster University and is working towards his degree of Music Education. He will be working with all grade levels of band students throughout the 1st semester. This week he has been observing Ms. Porter and at the end of the week started to work in small group settings with some students.
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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!
Contact Ms. Porter if you have any questions. lporter@vpschools.org