8th Grade Band: All students review basic exercises with first five notes with new players for warm up. New players were given a week long goal to get to by Friday in book and worked independently in practice rooms. Experienced players read through Ukrainian Christmas and spot checked areas with major issues. ALL STUDENTS ASSIGNED PRACTICE HOMEWORK IN GOOGLE CLASSROOM DUE FRIDAY.
6th Grade Band: All students reviewed correct posture and instrument position, students were introduced to Breathing Gym and practice diaphragmatic breathing. Experienced players worked on “Where I’m At” songs in practice rooms while new players learned first three notes and played first songs in the book. NO HOMEWORK ASSIGNED UNTIL STUDENTS PAY FOR METHOD BOOKS.
7th Grade Band: Same as 8th Grade except that new players have not been given final goals for the end of the week so they do not have practice homework, only experienced players have practice homework due Friday.