Please look for this letter being sent home with children in grade 6 band!
September 25, 2014
Dear Grade 6 Band Parents:
Today was an exciting day at George Waters! Students were introduced to their Band
instruments for the first time and are now going to start playing them in
class. The next couple of weeks will be
crucial as this is when they will learn good playing habits that will stay with
them during their time in Band.
There are a few things students will need
to complete before they have permission to take their instruments home to
practice. Students must be able to:
- put their instrument together carefully and properly
- exhibit good posture, hand position and breathing;
- use a proper embouchure (set their lip muscles correctly);
- be respectful of others during class;
- hand in the “Instrument Rental Agreement” form with parent signature with full or partial payment of Band fees.
Your support at the beginning of the year
is also very important. When your child
first starts practicing at home, the sounds that come out of the instrument will
not be that of a professional musician.
Please give positive feedback no matter what happens as your approval
and encouragement will have a lot to do with their enjoyment and success. Before you know it, the simple songs and
notes will turn into wonderful music!
The following
Band fees are now due: $10 Band shirt; $120 instrument rental.
Please send a cheque made out to George Waters Middle School (GWMS) with
your child. These fees may be paid in
full right away or made in installments if that works best for you. Families who are unable to pay the entire
amount because of financial challenges are asked to contact Mr. Johnson or our
principal Mr. Mead let us know what is possible.
If you
have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at fjohnson@sjsd.net. Check out the Band Website
(listed below) for more information about the Band Program.
Sincerely,
Finn
Johnson, Band & Choir Director
George
Waters Middle School/St. James Collegiate
Band
Website: http://www.sjsd.net/~fjohnson
You can keep up to date and get text message reminders from Mr. Johnson by signing up for his Remind Class. Click the image below to learn how!
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