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.
6th grade students made their final decisions on instrument choices. 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. The flyer is also attached below. Obtaining an Essential Elements Book 1 in their assigned instrument is also highly recommended as we will be using that method book daily in class.
4th hour students have been working hard this semester to prepare for the Fall pep assembly that is coming up on Friday, October 9th. Students have a playing assignment over Ghostbusters due Thursday, Sept 24th and a playing assignment over the Fight Song due on Tuesday, Sept 29th.
6th hour students have been working hard this semester to prepare for the Fall pep assembly that is coming up on Friday, October 9th.
7th Grade students have been reviewing their notes, fingerings, line, and spaces. We have been working to identify the lines and spaces at a faster rate so that sight reading is easier.
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/school.
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.
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.
Contact Ms. Porter if you have any questions. lporter@vpschools.org