HOMESCHOOL BAND
"The aim and final end of all music should be none other than the glory of God and the refreshment of the soul." Johann Sebastian Bach
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Count down to final concert is just 10 weeks away. You are doing well just keep up the good work. Again, a gentle reminder that musicians are athletes, the muscles we use need to be exercised daily in order to maintain what we've learned. Please practice a minimum of 10 minutes per day.
Beginner band. We have completed page 26 of the red book. Continue to work on perfecting your new notes and music reading skills. Remember, if a note seems difficult, work toward it - either up or down - by starting at a note that seems easy. Also, listening to the KJOS tracks are very helpful in understanding how a piece should sound and how to follow the music "map" Intermediate band Have fun with the pieces at the end of the book but don't forget about scales and exercises. 10 minutes of scales and exercises will always improve your ability. Remember to slow down and practice CAREFULLY. Practice makes permanent. Include Muppet Show in your practice. Percussionists work on the snare and bass duet at the back of the book. Everyone else work on Romanza Senior band You have all the tools just remember to use them EVERY day :)
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Senior and Intermediate have a new piece that both bands will be performing for our Spring concert. Please notice the recording for Muppet Show Theme is here on the right side of this page. Also, look for a video on the video page (find this under the menu at the top right corner of this home page. If seniors are able to stay and extra 5 minutes and intermediate can come 5 minutes early we can practice together. If you are unable to that is perfectly alright!
DID YOU KNOW? When you practice anything often enough you are actually building new brain pathways? That is why you can walk without thinking about it. If you practice your music slowly and correctly there will come a time when you can play it quickly without any effort at all. How cool is that!! Beginner band practice to the bottom of page 23 in your red book Intermediate band practice to the bottom of page 27 in your blue book Senior band practice to the bottom of page 17 in your green book |
Angela Squire
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