It is difficult to believe that the first quarter is coming to an end already! The students have made remarkable progress and are well on their way to becoming excellent musicians! As the end of the quarter approaches, I will be listening to each student individually during their lesson time and filling out their progress reports. The students will each play 4 assigned exercises and I will be listening for correct fingerings, correct rhythms and tone production. I will also be looking for them to be tapping the steady beat. The students will also be taking a fingering quiz on their first five notes during their first band rehearsal next week. They will be asked to identify/label their notes and draw in the fingering for each one.
The students are also asked to complete an on-line rhythm quiz. They received an information sheet this past week. In the right hand column of the blog, their is a Musical Math Link that they are to click on. In the right hand column, under 'Quizzes - Rhythm' they are to scroll down to the 'Rhythms Multiple Choice' quiz. Click on this quiz, fill it out and print off. The students are to turn this quiz in next week at their lesson.
The students will also be receiving a packet of music for our Holiday Concert. This concert is Monday, Dec. 12, in the Performing Arts Center. Please make sure that you get this date on your calendar as the holidays get very busy! You will not want to miss the 5th grade band's first major performance!!
Until next week...
Mr. Hubers
