"This Week in Instrumental Music" 10/8-10/12

Good Morning Everyone,

I hope everyone is enjoying the day off from school and the beautiful weather! Below are the reminders for the week:

Before School Rehearsal Schedule: For the first time this year, all 5 DMS instrumental ensembles will be rehearsing this week! Below is the schedule for the week. If there is any confusion on what band your child is in, please check the Ensemble Descriptions post or e-mail me at jdaniels@dedham.k12.ma.us.

Tuesday, 10/9 - Intermediate Band @ 7:45AM
Wednesday, 10/10 - Advanced Band @ 7:45AM
Wednesday, 10/10 - Orchestra @ 2:35PM
Thursday, 10/11 - Beginning Band @ 7:45AM
Friday, 10/12 - Jazz Band @ 7:45AM


Signed Expectation Sheets: If your child has not returned the signed expectation sheet, it was indicated on the progress report that went home last week. Please have your child return this form at their next band rehearsal. If you need a copy of the Handbook (expectations), it can be found on this blog under DMS Band Handbook and Expectations.

Blackboard Site: The Blackboard Site for the Advanced Band and Orchestra is now up and running. All homework assignments, review sheets, practice logs and any other documents can be found on this site as well as this blog.

Because the Beginning Band was split into two groups, I am still waiting on the creation of a Intermediate Band Blackboard Site. Once this occurs, all three bands will have a blackboard site.

Note Quiz: This is a reminder that both the Advanced Band and Intermediate Band will have a note quiz this week during band rehearsal. I encourage everyone to study the Grand Staff Review Handout and memorize the Mnemonic for the lines and spaces in your clef. I also advise everyone to check out the website below as it has some great tutorials on all things relating to music:

http://www.musictheory.net/

Student Music Page: I have now placed some recordings of music that the bands will be playing on the Student Music Page. I encourage all students to listen to the pieces many times while looking at your music. Mark any rhythms or notes that you are unsure of and bring those questions with you to band rehearsal.

Practice Logs: Reminder, Practice Logs are due the first band rehearsal of each week for the Advanced and Intermediate Bands. Each student is required to practice 5 days a week for at least 30 minutes a day. Each day practiced is worth 1 point. Each Practice Log must be signed by a parent or guardian. Unsigned practice logs will count for half credit. Practice Logs WILL be part of your student's grade for band. If a practice log is not turned in, your child will get a 0 for that assignment. If you have any questions regarding Practice Logs, please let me know.

I am looking forward to another great week of music making at DMS!

Sincerely,

Mr. Daniels