Monday, April 27, 2009

Busy Time


It's a busy time! We have so many days of interrupted time due to taking "the tests." This week our schedule is altered four out of the five days! I am doing testing of my own this week - helping Mr. Stock test 5th grade students on different band instruments. So between my schedule and yours...we will not get a whole lot accomplished as far as lessons are concerned!

Good luck with your testing! Check the band bulletin board for an altered schedule of lessons for this week.

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Spring Fever


It's at this time of the year when the weather outside tends to have an impact on the environment inside. Hopefully we will be able to retain our focus during rehearsals! The bands are working on exciting, fun pieces for the May concert and we are enjoying learning to play them. The students in 8th grade are trying to master the concept of 12/8 time as two songs we are doing use that time signature. The students in 7th Grade are working on a band version of "Viva la Vida" made popular by Coldplay. So are you suffering from "spring fever?" That is the phrase...