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Redbank Valley Elementary Band Program. Benefits of Elementary Band. Success In Society. Success in School. Success In Developing Intelligence. Success In Life. Success In Society.
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Redbank Valley Elementary Band Program
Benefits of Elementary Band • Success In Society • Success in School • Success In Developing Intelligence • Success In Life
Success In Society Music is a part of the fabric of our society. every human culture uses music to carry forward its ideas and ideals. The importance of music to our economy is without doubt. And the value of music in shaping individual abilities and character are attested in a number of places.
Success In School The discipline of music study helps students learn to work effectively in the school environment without resorting to violent or inappropriate behavior.
Success In Developing Intelligence A large amount of data supports the theories that music education makes kids smarter. What is new however, is a combination of studies and research that show how music study can actively contribute to brain development.
Success In Life Each of us wants our children to succeed. Participation in music brings countless benefits to each individual throughout life. The benefits may be psychological, spiritual, or physical .
About the program: Lessons Rehearsals Practice
Lessons Your child will get a lesson once a week in a small group lesson. Most lessons are grouped according to the instrument. Lessons are during the school day. Each lesson is 40 minutes. Two rotations – A and B week
Rehearsals *Wednesdays after school beginning in the middle of January *Every other week *Students ride an early bus to the high school and practice until 4:30. Spring concert! Thursday, May 1st 2014 at 7pm
Practicing This is the most challenging thing to do! Find a quiet place to practice. Find a time to practice. Be focused Be disciplined Practicing 5 days for 10 minutes is better than playing one day for 50 minutes
Practice Tips • Find a quiet place to practice with no distraction. • Place your backpack beside you while practicing. • Count and clap the rhythms, practice the fingerings • Play the assigned song on your instrument. • Repeat steps 3 and 4 until playing is easier. • Do not spend more than 15 minutes of playing unless you want to. You can always do more tomorrow. Playing your instrument is not supposed to make you frustrated! • Place your folder in your backpack, put your instrument in its case, and place them both near your shoes so you don’t forget them for school! • IMPORTANT: Ask Mr. T if you need help
REMIND 101 Free and confidential Text: @mrterwil To: 267-388-4910 Messages for Lessons will be determined later
Flute Oboe
Basic Maintenance • Keep away from water – ruins pads • Always remove reed and mouthpiece after playing – causes bacteria to grow • Run swab through instrument after playing • Dries moisture and preserved pads • VERY CAREFUL even when it is in case. Can bend the keys
Trumpet Trombone
Basic Maintenance • Oil valves to loosen up keys • Kids will be shown in class • Put mouthpiece in easy – won’t get stuck • Clean in tub with soap and water • Instrument cleaning snakes can be bought from Spotts • Recommended but not required • Dents can’t be undone. Be careful!
Percussion Kit
Instrument Choices: Flute Trumpet Clarinet Trombone Alto Sax French Horn Baritone Tuba Percussion
Murphy’s Music Center Clarinet, Flute, Trumpet, Trombone, Percussion: $15.00/month Alto Sax $25.00/month A rent-to-own plan
Spott’s Music Center Flute, Clarinet, Trumpet, Trombone, Percussion: $25-35/4month trial, then a monthly $23 rental fee* Alto Sax: $45-55/month trial, then $43/month rent* *Other plans are available. Please call the store for more info. These prices are based on the 2006-07 school year. This is also a rent-to-own plan.
Local instruments for sale! • Clarinet • Cheryl Shreckengost • Flute • Melissa Kirkpatrick • Let me know if you’re interested!
Spott’s Music Center and Murphy’s Music Center also have used instruments for rental! See attached forms for info
Used Instruments Guidelines for used instruments: Don’t buy from the internet! (catalog and department stores Included) Before you buy an instrument, bring it to school and I will check it out.
Who cares about band? What is it good for in the future?” • Life-long friendships • Compromise and work ethic. • Working together as one team that cannot be broken. • Playing an instrument leads to higher GPAs, test grades, and successful college career • Creativity – what this country needs!
What you can do tonight: 1.Fill out and return the registration form to Mr. Terwilliger • 2.Buy the books and materials • Reeds – for Woodwinds • Swabs – for Woodwinds • Music Stand • Name tag • Valve Oil – for brass players What you can do tomorrow: 1.Call or email the rental store