2/16-2/20

Hey guys,

Thank you for working so hard last week as I was away at Arkansas All-State Band Conference. I heard nothing but positive comments. Please keep in mind that concert contest is right around the corner. Lessons are still every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. Soon there will be audio postings of the challenging parts in each contest song. Keep up the good work.

Morning lesson schedule

Morning lessons have started. Please keep in mind that you are all required to take two private lessons before contest. Each week there are nine slots.

Contest march Intro.

Tuesday's rehearsal went well. The intro and first strand of the march are starting to retain good pitch, and balance. We need to continue to press forward in the march. We will rehearse the second strand and perform as small groups. We will also continue to work on the Tempest with emphasis on articulation. Have a great night.

Band bucks

Please remember that hard work pays off and one way is the earning of band bucks. Band bucks may be earned through extra practice, passing of scales, special performances and excelent attitudes. At the end of the year we will be having a band auction in which you can bid on items such as gift cards, mp3 players, and more. Continue to work hard and earn those band bucks.

Mr. V

Monday, Monday

hey guys,
We are starting to master the playing of concert F. If it is possible we all need to try to start practicing with a tuner. This will give you an estimate of how flat or sharp your tone is on your specific instrument. tomorrow we will be working the Tempest. We will tune and continue to work on pitch for the first half of class, and then we will play the Tempest with the recording and with out the recording. Please concentrate on dynamics and articulations. Have a great night. We will see you at band.

Mr. V

working hard

Students,
I am very impressed by your hard work today. All though half the band was not present due to a basketball game we still managed to make our band better with an excellent rehearsal. Keep up the hard work. Due to Arkansas All-State tryouts I will not be present on Friday the 6Th. Mr Carter will be leading your rehearsal. Please give him the same hard working attitude that has been present.

"Integrity first, service before self, excellence in all we do" (Lavaca band motto)

Mr. V

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