Brandon Valley 5th Grade Band

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

5th Grade band stars SHINE at Holiday Concert!

Congratulations to the Brandon Valley 5th Grade Band on their outstanding performance at our Holiday Concert last night! Your attention to dynamics, tempo, fermatas, fingerings and rhythms created an exciting showcase of your talents and abilities for our appreciative audience! Thank you for all of your hard work and dedication to our instrumental program and I look forward to moving on to even 'bigger and better' things for this coming semester. You guys and girls ROCK!

Mr. Hubers

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Objectives for 5th Grade Band

Studying instrumental music in the 5th grade band program will broaden players' ability and understanding in the following areas:

1. Development of proper posture, breathing and tone production.
2. Development of music reading skills and rhythm skills.
3. Memorization of new notes and fingerings as introduced.
4. (For percussionists) development of rudiments as they are introduced while using correct stickings, playing accurate rhythms and tapping the steady beat.
5. Proper instrumental rehearsal techniques/habits.
6. Sensitivity to appropriate musical styles.

7. Appropriate stage presence and etiquette.

8. Leadership

9. Teamwork, accountability and responsibility.