You can also practice by playing along with the recording of the full song (especially for percussionists) Here is the youtube link:
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Band 6
The Grade 6 class becomes a beginner concert band! In this course students will choose a concert band instrument (woodwind, brass or percussion instrument) and learn how to play. Student will work together as beginners using Essential Elements method books and teacher-created lessons to develop their playing abilities and musical knowledge. We have class EVERYContinue reading “Band 6”
Junior Band (Gr8-9)
This is an elective Arts Class for Grades 8-9 students. Students should have previous knowledge and know how to play a concert band instrument. Our hope in this year-long course (rotating A electives at the end of the day, Period 5, 2:20-3:10pm) is to build individual playing abilities as well as rehearse and work asContinue reading “Junior Band (Gr8-9)”
Senior Band (Gr10-12)
This year’s ensemble is continuing to develop their musicianship, focusing on playing together as a group and hoping to be able to give some performances. This class is a Period4 class for Semester 1 (Sept 2021 – Jan 2022) Our basic schedule: Monday: Rehearsal + Hymn Study Tuesday: Rehearsal + Song Analysis Lesson Wednesday: RehearsalContinue reading “Senior Band (Gr10-12)”
Band 7
All of the Grade 7 Class takes this class. Our class/rehearsal time is Wednesdays from 11am-12:10pm This course is meant to continue to develop the skills that students learned on their instruments in Grade 6. We hope to learn songs together, develop our music skills and develop our band playing abilities. It is our goalContinue reading “Band 7”