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.
I apologize that I was not able to be at conferences. I became ill during the school day and had to leave early. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Students in 3rd hour worked on music to prepare for the Hero's Day performance in November. Students have also been working on a solo piece and have a playing assignment on half of their piece due on Friday, October 20th in the Google Classroom.
Students in 4th hour have been working hard to learn all the songs of the military to prepare for Hero's Day in November. Students have a playing assignment over a section of the Service Medley due on Friday, October 20th in the Google Classroom.
7th grade students worked on music to prepare for the concert season.
6th grade students have been working on playing the first 5 notes on their instrument. All students are now assigned an instrument and can take the instrument home to practice. They have all received information on how to rent or acquire their own personal instrument, if you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to reach out. If students are using a school instrument, the instrument use policy is due back by September 7th.
6th grade students have been working on playing the first 5 notes on their instrument. All students are now assigned an instrument and can take the instrument home to practice. They have all received information on how to rent or acquire their own personal instrument, if you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to reach out. If students are using a school instrument, the instrument use policy is due back by September 7th.
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 led the concert band in their Armed Forces Medley. He worked with the symphonic band in learning a new piece for their concert season. He has also worked in small groups with students from the other classes.
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Ms. Porter announced to the students that she is pregnant! She will be expecting a bundle of joy in early March 2024.
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