Welcome to 5th grade Band!!

Welcome to an exciting year of 5th grade band!  Your child is going to embark on an incredible journey as we work together this season to learn how to play their instruments!  I will be updating this blog frequently to keep you informed of important events, concert dates, and other news about our 5th grade band program.


Some important dates to put on your calendars:

Thursday, Dec. 18 - District Elementary Band Holiday Concert

Monday, Mar. 16 - 5th/6th grade bands combined concert

Monday, May 18 - District Elementary Band Spring Concert

You will be receiving much more information as we approach these dates, but I wanted to inform you of them so you can get them on your calendars!

Our 5th grade band schedule is as follows:

Brandon Elementary - Monday and Tuesday

Robert Bennis Elementary - Wednesday and Thursday

Fred Assam Elementary - Thursday and Friday

It is of the utmost importance that you child has his/her instrument and music on the appropriate rehearsal days.  They miss out on so much if they are unable to participate in our rehearsals due to forgotten instruments.

All band students will have two full-band rehearsals weekly as well as a 20-minute small group/private lesson.  The lessons are pull-outs from other classes and are held during the school day.  The lesson schedule will be ready by the second week of school.  All band students are expected to practice a minimum of 90 minutes a week at home.  This is necessary to reinforce the concepts introduced during lessons and band rehearsal.  This is also necessary to build lip muscles and endurance; to memorize fingerings and note names; to reinforce other music reading skills and to develop a good characteristic tone on their instrument.

Also, all band students will need to have a 'Tradition of Excellence' method book and the 'First Performance' ensemble book.  Percussionists will also need to purchase 'The Performing Percussionist' book for their small group lesson.

I am excited to begin another season of 5th grade band and I am happy that so many of our 5th graders are signed up to be part of our group.  Please do not hesitate to contact me via email (del.hubers@k12.sd.us) if you ever have questions about your child and our band program.  You can find all of this information and more in our Band Student Handbook which your child will be receiving shortly!

Until next time.....

Mr. Hubers