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Welcome 5th and 6th Grade Band Students and Parents! These pages are designed to give you access to information concerning all that will be happening during the year. The schedule is included as well as a list of our concerts and a list of goals that students should be working very hard on each week to try to pass each time they meet in class.

A couple of thoughts to make your child’s experience in band a successful one:

• Try to practice at the same time every day to develop good habits – Aim for regular practice 15 minutes a day, 5 times a week.  A practice record will be used occasionally throughout the year to help students and parents keep track!
• Keep in mind that participation in Band is a year-long commitment.  This is to ensure that your student has the long-term motivation to overcome those small (& big) challenges that await them as they learn these brand new skills!
• If your child misses a day of band, try to find a friend who can help out.
• Remember that private lessons are available and encouraged.
• If you ever have questions about your instrument, please contact me as soon as possible to get your questions answered!
• Communication will come home via e-mail, notes in student's folders and books as well as this little corner of the Anderson Bands website - Check often for new information!!!

Materials that we will use throughout the year:

5th Grade - Standard of Excellence Book 1 (red cover) Enhanced Version 6th Grade - Standard of Excellence Book 1 (red) until October or November                  Standard of Excellence Book 2 (blue cover) Enhanced Version Parents – Double-check that you’ve chosen the book for your child’s instrument                   (ie. Flute, Bb Trumpet, Percussion, etc.) Smart Music Subscription (strongly encouraged, but optional)

Uniform for Concerts:
Every elementary performing group in the district uses the same concert uniform for ALL of our performances.  The uniform is simple and is used all the through Nagel. 

Band Schedule for 2008-2009:

The 5th and 6th Grade Band schedules are included below.  Each student will have band one day a week before school in Full Band, and a ½ hour lesson once a week during school.  The kids are grouped according to their teachers and pulled from either General Music or a 2nd Hour.  Students are permitted to make up any missed work.

Ayer 5th Grade Band Practice Schedule Link	Ayer 6th Grade Band Practice Schedule Link
Maddux 5th Grade Band Practice Schedule Link	Maddux 6th Grade Band Practice Schedule Link
Summit 5th Grade Band Practice Schedule Link	Summit 6th Grade Band Practice Schedule Link

Concert Dates for 2008-2009:

Come check out your child’s talent at these events.  Concerts which are bold are mandatory events for your child, so please mark your calendars today!  Specific arrival times, etc. will come home closer to each event.

Ayer 5th Grade Concert Dates Link	Ayer 6th Grade Concert Dates Link
Maddux 5th Grade Concert Dates Link	Maddux 6th Grade Concert Dates Link
Summit 5th Grade Concert Dates Link	Summit 6th Grade Concert Dates Link

Every other date on the calendar are events that include Anderson musicians!  While your child is just beginning their instrumental journey, it might be fun to see where they’ll be in a short 4-8 years!  Come check our our awesome Nagel Middle School Bands & Anderson High School Bands at one of these great events.

2008-2009 Practice Goals:

I look forward to having your child in band this year!  If you ever have any questions about your son’s or daughter’s progress, please feel free to call or email anytime.

Practice Goals Link

 

Toby Biederman, director Ayer Elementary School Bands Anderson High School Bands (513) 232-2772 x 2910 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Jimmy Galloway, director Summit & Maddux Elementary School Bands Anderson High School Bands (513) 232-2772 x 2910 This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it