Beginning Band Survival Guide

October 07, 2024

Beginning Band Survival Guide

Who’s in da house??? “Jr. Band”!

Welcome to Beginning Band 2024 🎷

By now your child has decided on an instrument, gotten their books, found a private teacher, and completed the first month of band. They can play their scales and songs: St Thomas, When The Saints Go Marching In, Second Line and Ode to Joy.

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What we do

The past 3 weeks have been filled with squeaky clarinets blaring trumpets and a lot of laughs. Kids eat watermelon and sneak an occasional treat especially on popsicle Fridays. Mostly they just have a ball playing music. In BPC Band children are enthusiastic and a lot of fun. 🤩

Daily routine

Everyday can have some differences but here’s our basic plan of attack.

Snack
Warm Ups
Scales
Song Material
Duets
Performances

Beginning Band Survival Guide (Click)

Helpers

We have new student helpers who support our class and gain valuable teaching experience. Welcome 8th graders Fana, Ella, and Rye.

The students are learning to complete musical tasks and support each other to success.

Let’s Practice

Practicing at home is important. All the lessons won't make much impact unless you practice regularly through the week.

Objectives - To improve tone, range, ear, and joy.

How to practice (tips)

Set regular time at least every other day for 20min ⏰
Use a music stand and metronome
Time your practice
Practice in a consistent location

Have fun, listen to lots of music, and attend live concerts.

4th grade

Chromatic scale full range (practice low E and F )
Concert Bb scale on page 40 of Essential Elements. Listen to and practice (When the Saints and St Thomas)

5th Grade