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    March News

 

 

Reports

Oral reporting is coming up soon - March 25 & 26. However, I cannot be in all four schools at the same time, so I am preparing written reports for the band students. These can be picked up from your home room teacher at your home school. If any questions arise, please feel free to contact me or phone me (422-5417)

Opera

The Manitoba Opera is offering another Student Night at the Opera, and we are going to see Carmen - a wonderful story! Permissions went home a few weeks ago and should be back in now. If you missed seeing one and you want to attend, let me know ASAP.

About practice:

Band is about building skills and abilities - technical, reading, knowledge skills and the ability to DO musical things, to realize the knowledge. The best (and pretty much the only) way to build these skills and abilities is by personal private practice. So, parents, if you are not hearing the instrument at home, then chances are your budding band student is not going to be keeping up. It doesn't take much time each day - just 10 - 15 minutes - and the skills will appear! It will sound better!!

Concert assignment:

All band students have an assignment to attend a band or orchestra performance - one this semester and one next semester. It must be documented according to the handout distributed in class.  The due dates for this assignment are January 22 and June 1. Remember the performance needs to be at least one grade level above your own!

 

SRRB FAQ - frequently asked questions

When is band?

        - Beginning Band on Days 1 & 5, 12:15 - 1:15

        - Intermediate Band on Days 2 & 6, 12:15 - 1:15

 

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Missing something?  Got a question that needs answering? If it is about band, we can help!  Let Mr. Warner know ASAP!

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Don't forget to look in the DOWNLOADS section of this website to find LOTS of good stuff!

Such as...

• a copy of the Handbook,
• the performance calendar
• sound files
• blank practice records
• more!!  Still more!!

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