Spring Concert Music has arrived! (Even though it doesn't feel like Spring!!)

All of the band students received their Spring Concert Music packets this week.  Students are to continue working out of their regular lesson books as well as starting to work through their sheet music.  The students seemed very excited to begin working on their material.  Please continue to encourage their individual practice time at home!

Spring Concert Selections!

The 5th grade band members will be receiving their packets of sheet music for the Spring Concert this coming week!  I have selected a wide variety of selections for this group, ranging from familiar tunes such as the 'Theme from Star Wars' and the 'Raider's March' from Indiana Jones as well as other pieces which will feature different sections of the band.  Our clarinet section will be getting a fingering workout with the piece 'Clarinets on the Run'.  'Saxophonic Boogie' will feature our alto and tenor sax sections.  The trombones will get their chance to shine in the selection entitled 'Trombonanza' while the whole low brass section/low reed section will be featured in 'Brass in the Basement'.  'Classic Bits and Pieces' will allow every section of the band to play a variety of melodies throughout the long work.  The students have been working very diligently at developing their skills and talents and I am excited to be able to do such difficult music with them.  A few of our pieces are definitely '6th grade band' level difficulty!  Keep on practicing!!

Scheduling for 6th grade Band

Due to the large number of students in the 5th grade band this season, schedule options are already being looked at for next year.  I will be sending home a letter from Mrs. Baker, our 6th grade band director, regarding schedules for next year.  The Middle School would like to know which students will be involved in band, orchestra and chorus.  Please take a moment to discuss this with your child, fill out the information at the bottom of the letter and return it to me by Feb. 26.  I will  then forward the responses to the Middle School.  Please encourage your child to continue their participation in the various musical ensembles that we have here in the BV school district.  I am amazed by the progress that all of the 5th grade band students are making every week when I see them.  Keep up with the practicing - it makes all the difference!