Greetings Band Parents/Guardians,
I just wanted to touch base with everyone and let you know what’s new with the elementary band.
The beginners are off to a great start! They know three notes already and have several songs. The second-year students are working hard and have already started learning their Christmas music!
Please encourage them to play for a few minuets every day, so that they can reinforce what we do in class. If they're not playing at home, it will take them longer to catch on in class. Right now they don't need to be playing longer than 15-20 minutes at a time, if they play for too long they'll wear themselves out. If they don't seem interested in practicing at home, try asking them to show you how to play the instrument. Most kids like to show off what they know. I know it probably doesn't sound great yet, but keep encouraging them, and in a few weeks you will be amazed at how far they will come.
I will reward the students by paying them “Band Bucks” for every 15 minutes that they practice. They can write their practice minutes on the chart in their book. Parents, please initial by each week for your child to get credit for it.
Students can spend their “Bucks” at our up-coming auction. First years will have an auction Tuesday, November 22nd during after school practice. Second years will have their auction Wednesday, November 16th at after school practice. At the auction students will be able to bid on folding music stands, instrument supplies, as well as candy and other prizes. They will still need their instruments and books.
Please remember that our Christmas Concert is scheduled for Thursday, December 15th at 7:00 PM. Please remember that this year the students need to wear ALL BLACK dress clothes for the concert. If you need financial assistance getting their clothes, please let family resource know now so that they have time to process your request. Let me know if you have any questions or comments.
Sincerely,
Ellis Shelby
Graves County Elementary Band Director
ellis.shelby@graves.kyschools.us
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