So much Progress!

I am so pleased with the progress of the 5th grade band members!  Most of them have gotten into a great practice routine and it really show in the amount of progress that they are making on their instruments. This week, we worked on adding our 6th and 7th notes on our instruments as well as counting and playing eighth note rhythms correctly. 

Within a few weeks, we will begin working on our Holiday Concert music packets already.  The 5th grade band will be presenting their first concert in conjunction with the District Elementary Orchestra on Dec. 17 at 7:00pm in the Performing Arts Center.  Please mark this date on your calendar - you will not want to miss their first performance of their instrumental music careers!

Please feel free to stop in and introduce yourselves to me during conferences next Monday.  My conference schedule is posted in last week's blog entry.  I look forward to meeting you!

Until next week, keep practicing.....
Mr. Hubers

Conference Schedule

As we finish up our 5th week of school already, it is time to start planning for our Fall Parent/Teacher Conferences.  I look forward to meeting as many of you as I am able during our conference times!  Elementary conferences will be held on Monday, Oct. 1, 2012.
My schedule for conferences is as follows:

Brandon Elementary:  1:30-3:15

Robert Bennis Elementary:  3:30-5:30

Fred Assam Elementary:  6:30-9:30



I am very pleased with the progress that the students have been making over the past few weeks.  Most of them have developed a consistent practice routine at home and this makes all the difference in the amount of progress that the students make!  Keep encouraging your child to practice as much as they are able!

Until next week, keep practicing....

Mr. Hubers

Mid-Term Check List!

It is hard to believe that we are finishing up our 4th week of school today!  We are almost half way through the first quarter already.  As we approach mid-terms, here is a check list for the beginners:

• consistent practice time each week
• music/instrument remembered for lesson/rehearsals
• lesson time remembered
• reeds in good playing condition
• valves oiled and moving smoothly
• new fingerings learned
• note names memorized
• good posture/breathing

These are all necessary in order for your child to make adequate progress on his/her instrument.  It is important for your child to develop good playing and practicing habits right from the beginning in order for them to achieve all of the benefits of playing an instrument and being part of the instrumental program in our district.  Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns regarding your child's progress on their instrument! (Del.Hubers@k12.sd.us)

Until next week, keep practicing.......

Mr. Hubers

5th Grade Band to Appear with High School Marching Lynx at Homecoming!

The 5th grade band members will be appearing with the High School Marching Lynx at Homecoming on Friday, Sept. 14, 2012.  This year's beginning band members will be featured with the BVHS Marching Lynx during the pre-game activities.  All of the 5th grade band members are to report to the high school Commons at 6:15pm and will step off with the Marching Lynx at 6:30pm prior to kick-off.  The students will march around the track with the high school band and then will return to the commons.  They are to put their instruments away, take them with them or put in their vehicles, and then will be allowed to enter the game free of charge - a little perk for appearing with the Lynx!!  The band students are to wear 'Lynx' colors for the evening.

This is a fun tradition for our beginners to march with the BVHS Marching Lynx and I'm sure you will enjoy seeing your child on the track before the game!!

Until next week, keep practicing....
Mr. Hubers