Hello,
Hello,
Hello again,
Below are a couple of ideas to help students starting out:
– Use the method book DVD – there are videos and examples of how to set up your instrument and how to make your first sounds
– Use the fingering charts in the front of the book to find which notes relate to which fingering
– Have the students test themselves on note name recognition and fingering using flash cards (found online) – http://www.makingmusicfun.net/htm/f_printit_lesson_resources/flash-cards-tc.htm
–http://www.makingmusicfun.net/htm/f_printit_lesson_resources/flash-cards-bc.htm
– You can see a copy of Anna Shearer (from Allans) Piano composition that she wrote and performed last night, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGJM2I7kMTQ
Thank you again for your support:
Will Martin AJ Ward Amy Klippenstein
Monday, September 28th 18th ANNUAL “SQUEAK & SQUAWK” and Open House
BEGINNER BAND CLINIC NIGHT @ CLAVET COMPOSITE SCHOOL 6 – 8:30pm
WHAT: The Squeak and Squawk is an annual fall welcome back for the PSSD East music department combined with Beginning Band start up. In one night beginners are taught basic introductions to their instrument, how to assemble and clean their instrument and how to correctly play their first few notes. Then students will have their first performance at the end of the night! The Squeak and Squawk is an equivalent of two weeks of normal class instruction rolled into one night, so attendance is vital.
This night also combines a chance for parents to meet the teachers and the Band Parents AGM. Refreshments will be available.
WHERE: Clavet Composite School, Clavet. When students come into the building they will pick up their music book and instrument (if rented and not already collected from St.Johns Music). Students will then be directed to their clinic rooms for each instrument. Beginner students will need to be transported to and from the event. Intermediate and Seniors will be bussed to Clavet after school for rehearsal but will need transport home.
WHEN: All Beginners should aim to arrive between 5:30 and 5:45 so they can begin their clinics at 6pm. Senior students will be making presentations about each instrument at 5:45pm
SCHEDULE
WHAT TO BRING:
Prairie Spirit East Music Programs
It is with great excitement that we are enrolling for another year of music classes in the Prairie Spirit East seven communities! With the East Division rehearsal set to resume next Monday, September 14, 2015, we are making plans for many more exciting musical opportunities in the coming year. These are some opportunities you will not want to miss!
It is never too late to start or return to exploring music within the division’s musical community. All students from grade 5-12 are welcome to join, whether you are in the beginning stages of learning an instrument, or have had some past musical experiences and desire to return to an instrument.
Please contact Mr. Martin at will.martin@spiritsd.ca or Mr. Ward at alexander.ward@spiritsd.ca if you have any questions, and to confirm your place in the music program this year.
Why study music?
Please see the attached information package for more benefits the studying music.
While Beginner Band is taught exclusively within the regular school day, Intermediate, Senior and Jazz Bands rehearsals are also held at Clavet for all seven schools on Monday evenings, giving the students to both experience playing in a larger group and making new friends from different communities and backgrounds!
Please feel free to attend our open house and Squeak and Squawk event at Clavet on Monday September 28th for more information about our band program, and to experience our music program in action. We hope to see you there!
Best wishes,
Mr. Martin/Ms. Klippenstein Mr. Ward
Aberdeen, Allan, Clavet, Colonsay, South Corman Park Dundurn, Hanley