The progress reports for the 3rd quarter should go home with the report cards today. Congratulations to the band members, most of them came very well prepared to their lessons this week and did very well playing for me individually. During the 4th quarter, we will continue to build on the skills they already possess as we work to finish our band method book and prepare for our Spring Concert. This year's concert will be on Friday, May 6, 2011. Please mark your calendars to avoid any conflicts with the date. It is very important that all band members are present for our final performance of the year!
Each band member will be receiving a solo to play later on this season. The students will be performing their selections for one of the high school band directors in May. This is not a competition, but rather the students will receive written comments from the band director. This is an excellent opportunity for the students to gain experience performing a solo without the pressure of competition. I will accompany all of the students on piano, so you will not need to find an accompanist. The solos are performed during the school day and parents/grandparents are invited to come in and listen to their child perform. I will send home a schedule when we get closer to the performance dates.
Please keep encouraging your child to practice as the weather gets nicer and it is harder to stay indoors!
Until next week.....
Mr. Hubers
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