It is time to begin planning for next school year already! The current 4th graders will be given an opportunity to sign up to be part of our 5th grade band for next year. During the month of April, the 4th graders will be learning about the different instruments of the band in music class. They will also attend an assembly by our current 5th grade band in which the band members will demonstrate their different instruments and play them for the 4th graders. The 4th graders will then receive an information sheet to fill out and list their top three choices for band instruments. They will be given an opportunity to produce a good tone on their top choices and after visiting with each one, I will help them choose the instrument that they are best suited to play. Those interested in being part of our percussion section will also be given an opportunity to perform a variety of rhythm patterns while maintaining a steady beat and will be given a written music theory quiz. Please note that students interested in 'trying out' for the percussion section are expected to have a minimun of two years of piano lessons in order to be considered for that section.
There will be an informational open house for all perspective band members/parents on Monday, May 6, in the band/orchestra room at the Robert Bennis Campus. The band directors and orchestra director will be on hand to answer any questions you may have regarding the beginning band or orchestra programs in our district. More information will be sent home with your children as the date approaches.
Please consider giving your child the opportunity to become involved in one of the many fine musical organizations that our district offers!
Until next week.....
Mr. Hubers
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