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Welcome. Band Parents. Introduction. Matt Matekovic, Band Director Thomas Fitzwater Elementary School Jarrettown Elementary School Dawn Doll, Band Director Fort Washington Elementary School Maple Glen Elementary School John Herlihy, Supervisor of Music Upper Dublin High School.

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  1. Welcome Band Parents

  2. Introduction • Matt Matekovic, Band Director • Thomas Fitzwater Elementary School • Jarrettown Elementary School • Dawn Doll, Band Director • Fort Washington Elementary School • Maple Glen Elementary School • John Herlihy, Supervisor of Music • Upper Dublin High School

  3. What is a lesson? Within small group lessons, students are taught individual techniques. These techniques include the following Good tone production Musicality Physical skills Rhythmic accuracy Tonal accuracy

  4. When are these lessons? These lessons meet once a week for 30 minutes. They are pulled out from their classroom during the school day and expected to make up work missed during that time.

  5. What is a full ensemble rehearsal Full ensemble rehearsal uses those individual techniques taught in lessons but emphasizes ensemble skills such as blend of tone and balance of instrument volumes. While the majority of the time in lessons is spent on music from the book, the music stressed at the full rehearsals is material that will be used for performances throughout the year!

  6. How much should they practice? At least 5 days a week At least 15-20 minutes a day

  7. Practicing Tips! • Set a regular practice time • Find a quiet practice place at home • Have instrument set up, in a safe place, when not needed in school

  8. What is the Music Portfolio ? • Student Practice Log • Recordings, Digital Pictures, Digital Video • Parent/Student/Teacher Assessments • Rhythmic and Tonal Challenges • Would you like a copy?

  9. Smartmusic smartmusic

  10. Band web sites FWES/MGES Band Web Page http://mrsdollsband.wikispaces.com/ JTES/TFES Band Web Page To be announced….

  11. Interesting internet sites • www.musictheory.net • www.kjos.com • www.menc.org • www.nyphilkids.org • www.metronomeonline.com

  12. Questions?

  13. Winter Concert Dates • FWES- Thursday, January 22nd, 7:00pm • MGES- Thursday, January 29th, 7:00pm • JTES- Tuesday, January TBA, 7:00pm • TFES-Tuesday, January 22nd, 7:00pm

  14. Thanks for coming! Have a wonderful… and musical year!

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