Great First Week of Rehearsals!

What an exciting week of 5th grade band!  I am very pleased with the accomplishments of the 5th grade band students this week.  We have also begun the small-group lessons as of Thursday.  We will be in full swing next week with all of our rehearsals and lessons meeting.  This group of beginners shows much potential and I am looking forward to all we will be able to accomplish together as the year progresses!  The most important thing that parents/guardians can do is to encourage your child to practice on their instrument consistently at home.  This is necessary to reinforce the concepts that we work on in rehearsal, to memorize fingerings and build up lip muscles.  Keep up the great work and effort!
Until next week....
Mr. Hubers

Welcome To 5th Grade Band!!

It is time to get ready for a new year of band! 

The full band schedule is as follows:

Brandon Elementary: Monday and Tuesday (12:15-1:00)

Robert Bennis Elementary: Wednesday and Thursday (2:10-3:00)

Fred Assam Elementary: Thursday and Friday (9:25-10:15)

These are the full band reheasal times.  All of the students will also receive a 20-minute small group lesson each week.  We will plan on beginning the full band rehearsals on Tuesday, August 23, and will begin the lessons as soon as schedules are ready to go! 

I am so excited about a new group of beginning band members again this year!  We are in for an exciting adventure as we work to develop our talents and abilities this year in the band room.  Please check the blog for weekly updates, announcements and other pertinent information.  I will also be distributing a student handbook for the 5th grade band members with information regarding our beginning instrumental program in the Brandon Valley School District.  Check with your child over the next few weeks for this important information!

I'm looking forward to a great year of music-making!

Until next week...

Mr. Hubers