Instrumental Performance Quizzes

I will begin testing the band students during their lessons next week, Oct. 19-23.  Students will be given their assigned playing exercises this week during their lesson/band.  Most of the students will be performing exercises on pp. 13-14 in the Standard of Excellence book.  These selections will focus on counting and playing 8th notes correctly.  Other skills that I will be listening for include tone production, correct fingerings, correct posture/playing position, music reading skills, rhythmic precision and tonguing.  I will also be checking the students' written assignments and practice charts.   I will be sending the progress reports home with their report cards.  Please encourage your child to continue with his/her practicing as this is very necessary at the beginner level to master the concepts needed to be excellent musicians!