Hello Parents,
You should have received an email stating that there will be NO ensemble/lessons this week for strings and winds due to the parent teacher conferences. We will make the time up at our Dress Rehearsal prior to the Christmas and Cookies Concert in December (Date TBA). We will pick right back up next week on Monday. Have a safe and happy halloween!
-Mr. Myers
P.S. please check the post below for all of the Home work for each lesson group!
Guitar students should be practicing from their Mel Bay Guitar Book 1 (Blue book) Pages 3-8 should be ready to play by next week.
Tuesday, October 28, 2014
Sunday, October 26, 2014
Practice work from 10/23/2014
Hello all,
This past week's lessons went well in both the classes of the Beginners and the Intermediates.
The Beginners have their first playing assignment from their "All for Strings" books. They are to practice exercises #1 and #3. For each exercise, they are to hold out each note for four counts.
For the Internediate class, we started working on #182, entitled Surprise Symphony. As a class, we reached measure 9. They are responsible for practicing measure 9 to the end.
Have a good week of practice everyone!
This past week's lessons went well in both the classes of the Beginners and the Intermediates.
The Beginners have their first playing assignment from their "All for Strings" books. They are to practice exercises #1 and #3. For each exercise, they are to hold out each note for four counts.
For the Internediate class, we started working on #182, entitled Surprise Symphony. As a class, we reached measure 9. They are responsible for practicing measure 9 to the end.
Have a good week of practice everyone!
Friday, October 24, 2014
3rd Week Brass Homework
Our beginning trumpet players have now learned FIVE notes: G, F, E, D, C. For trombone, the same five notes are F, E flat, D, C, B flat. *All Beginning Brass Players should practice PAGE 5 for the next two weeks.* Numbers 8, 10, and 13 will be the most challenging, but don't give up! Also, spend time practicing "buzzing" on the mouthpiece everyday. Remember, your good sound starts there!
Woodwind's Home Work!
Hello Parents,
Flutes- Page 4 in Essential Elements
Clarinet- Page 5 in Essential Elements
Saxophone- Page 5 in Essential Elements
Have a great weekend!
Flutes- Page 4 in Essential Elements
Clarinet- Page 5 in Essential Elements
Saxophone- Page 5 in Essential Elements
Have a great weekend!
Tuesday, October 21, 2014
Ensembles Start this Week!
Hello Parents,
This is just a quick reminder that we will being our first Wind Ensemble (Flutes/Clarinets/Saxophone/Trumpets/Trombones) tomorrow during lunch recess. We will meet every wednesday from 12:20-12:50. Im calling it #WindyWednesday!
String Orchestra (Violin, Viola, Cello) will start Thursday 10/24 from 12:50-1:20... I have yet to come up with a catchy #!
And Guitar Ensemble (Guitar, Bass, Drum-set) will start Monday 10/28 from 12:20-12:50 with Mr. Dair. Im thinking #MrDairsMusicalMondays but that may be too many characters!
-Mr. Myers
Saturday, October 18, 2014
2nd Week Brass Homework
Our second week of brass lessons went well. Here's a reminder of the homework for this week:
Beginner Students: Practice page 4. Trumpet students learned three new notes: G, F, and E. The trombone notes are F, E flat, and D.
Intermediate Trumpet: Practice Essential Elements page 28 # 149 and 150. In the Blue Book of Trumpet Solos, practice page 12 "Air for Cornet" sections B and half of D only.
Happy Practicing!
Thursday, October 16, 2014
Hello Parents and Students,
The second week of lessons went well. All of the students have kept up their enthusiasm for playing, which I am happy to see.
The Beginner Strings reviewed how to hold the bow and the instrument during our lesson period. We moved on to naming the strings on the instruments and also playing the instruments. For Practice Work, the Beginners are to bow each string in both down and up strokes. Please remind your child to bring their "All for Strings" book to their lesson next week.
The Intermediate Strings reveiwed the C, G, D Major scales during our lesson period and were taught the F Major scale (F G A Bb C D E F). They are to practice playing this scale forward and backward. I would like for the students to bring their "Essential Elements" books for next week's lesson.
See you all next week.
The second week of lessons went well. All of the students have kept up their enthusiasm for playing, which I am happy to see.
The Beginner Strings reviewed how to hold the bow and the instrument during our lesson period. We moved on to naming the strings on the instruments and also playing the instruments. For Practice Work, the Beginners are to bow each string in both down and up strokes. Please remind your child to bring their "All for Strings" book to their lesson next week.
The Intermediate Strings reveiwed the C, G, D Major scales during our lesson period and were taught the F Major scale (F G A Bb C D E F). They are to practice playing this scale forward and backward. I would like for the students to bring their "Essential Elements" books for next week's lesson.
See you all next week.
Friday, October 10, 2014
1st Week Brass Homework
Hi everyone! We had a great first day of lessons yesterday. The brass beginner group was energetic and could not wait to try out their instruments. The 2nd floor hallway echoed with all kinds of fun sounds!
Homework for the Beginner Brass Students:
1. Practice buzzing on the mouthpiece. Remember to keep the corners of your mouth tight and don't puff your cheeks! Once you get a consistent buzzing sound, try to master the "Duck" and "Ambulance" sounds.
2. Practice holding your instrument properly. Refer to the beginning pages of your book to check position.
* The trumpet students should be holding the instrument steady and securely with the left hand. The right hand rests gently on top with correct finger placement on top of the valves.
Homework for Intermediate Student:
Essential Elements Book page 13 # 57-58, page 28 # 149-150, practice C scale
Looking forward to next week's lessons!
~ Mrs. Sharon Ferrio
Homework for the Beginner Brass Students:
1. Practice buzzing on the mouthpiece. Remember to keep the corners of your mouth tight and don't puff your cheeks! Once you get a consistent buzzing sound, try to master the "Duck" and "Ambulance" sounds.
2. Practice holding your instrument properly. Refer to the beginning pages of your book to check position.
* The trumpet students should be holding the instrument steady and securely with the left hand. The right hand rests gently on top with correct finger placement on top of the valves.
Homework for Intermediate Student:
Essential Elements Book page 13 # 57-58, page 28 # 149-150, practice C scale
Looking forward to next week's lessons!
~ Mrs. Sharon Ferrio
Hello Parents and Students,
Yesterday, October 9th, was the first day for Strings and it went very well. I was pleased with the attention and diligence all of the students, beginners and intermediates, demonstrated while in their lessons.
The Beginners learned how to properly hold the bow and instrument. Parents, you will see your child practicing an exercise called the "Windshield Wiper" with their bow. This exercise is to help them maintain a proper bow hold. Parents, if your child has a Strings Method Book you will see a few diagrams of the proper bow hold towards the beginning of the book. You can help them with their bow holds. The Beginners will also be practicing holding the instrument as well.
In the Intermediates lesson, I reveiwed some music theory with them as well as some scales. Their "Practice Work" for the week is to practice the C, G, D, and A Major Scales.
I look forward to seeing everyone next week!!
Yesterday, October 9th, was the first day for Strings and it went very well. I was pleased with the attention and diligence all of the students, beginners and intermediates, demonstrated while in their lessons.
The Beginners learned how to properly hold the bow and instrument. Parents, you will see your child practicing an exercise called the "Windshield Wiper" with their bow. This exercise is to help them maintain a proper bow hold. Parents, if your child has a Strings Method Book you will see a few diagrams of the proper bow hold towards the beginning of the book. You can help them with their bow holds. The Beginners will also be practicing holding the instrument as well.
In the Intermediates lesson, I reveiwed some music theory with them as well as some scales. Their "Practice Work" for the week is to practice the C, G, D, and A Major Scales.
I look forward to seeing everyone next week!!
First day of Band!
Hello Parents and Students!
Yesterday after school was the first day of our String, Woodwind, and Brass lessons! The students all did a wonderful job and many of them all have their instruments, books, and stands! Our string players books should arrive early next week as they were back ordered. If your student still does not have an instrument please make sure you get one before next week! For rentals please visit colesmusicservice.com.
We will be making a few adjustments to the lesson schedules, with so many young brass and woodwind players we are going to attempt to split them into smaller group lessons. Please keep any eye on your email for more information regarding any adjusted lesson times. Thank you again for your overwhelming support of the Fine and Performing Arts here at Nativity!!!
-Mr. Myers
Yesterday after school was the first day of our String, Woodwind, and Brass lessons! The students all did a wonderful job and many of them all have their instruments, books, and stands! Our string players books should arrive early next week as they were back ordered. If your student still does not have an instrument please make sure you get one before next week! For rentals please visit colesmusicservice.com.
We will be making a few adjustments to the lesson schedules, with so many young brass and woodwind players we are going to attempt to split them into smaller group lessons. Please keep any eye on your email for more information regarding any adjusted lesson times. Thank you again for your overwhelming support of the Fine and Performing Arts here at Nativity!!!
-Mr. Myers
Thursday, October 9, 2014
First Day of Band!
Hello Parents!
Today is our first day of lessons for the Orchestral Strings, and the Winds! Tomorrow (friday oct 10th) will be our first Drum lessons, and Monday October 13th will be the start of Guitar! Please check back here regularly for postings regarding your students assignments and practice session. If you rented an instrument from Coles Music Service they delivered about 15 of them yesterday! If your students instrument is not here yet it will certainly show up before next week!
-Mr. Myers
Today is our first day of lessons for the Orchestral Strings, and the Winds! Tomorrow (friday oct 10th) will be our first Drum lessons, and Monday October 13th will be the start of Guitar! Please check back here regularly for postings regarding your students assignments and practice session. If you rented an instrument from Coles Music Service they delivered about 15 of them yesterday! If your students instrument is not here yet it will certainly show up before next week!
-Mr. Myers
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