As we gear up for our Winter Concert (Weds Dec 13th at 7pm), I want to take a moment to say how very impressed I am with the Grade 7's in their level of musicianship and pride in learning to play a musical instrument! We have some amazing young talent in the Bayside Intermediate Band which I am sure will be reflected in our concert.
If you haven't already, please make sure your child has a uniform for the concert: Black Pants, Black Collared Dress Shirt, Black Socks, and Black Shoes (students may go shoeless if wearing black socks). I will provide a Grade 7 Band Tie for students to borrow for the concert.
Also, please ask your son/daughter to put on a mini-performance at home to showcase their talents....they know how to play many recognizable tunes and should be able to play them confidently for parents/siblings/friends/family members, using good tone (solid embouchure), excellent posture, and a consistent tempo (steady beat).
If you would like to continue to encourage their musical growth and are looking for holiday gift ideas please don't hesitate to consider the following:
-christmas books, pop music books, Disney music books, movie music books (look for very easy/beginner levels)
-folding music stand
-instrument stand (for keeping their instrument set up in their room for easy access and more frequent (less nagging) practice
-tuner
-metronome
-new valve/slide oil, reeds, cork grease, spray/misting bottle (trombones only)
-leather music folder (these can be embossed with a name too)
-brass mutes
-gig bag (lighter case for easier carrying)
-percussion stick bag and additional sticks/brushes/auxillary percussion instruments (triangle, cowbell, maracas, tambourine, claves, etc)
Thank you again for your continued support at home! I look forward to seeing you all at our Winter Concert!