THE BAND INSTRUMENTS

Woodwinds

flute

clarinet

alto saxophone

oboe

trumpet

baritone

Brass

french horn

trombone

Tuba

percussion

(students who choose percussion will learn to play both pitched and non-pitched)

Non-Pitched

Pitched

Beginner Band

Instrument Sign-ups are happening right now!

Use this link to view the informational presentation and access the sign-up link!

5th grade Band

Monday, Dec. 18th

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Practice Resources

Practice Tips

1. Set up a regular time in a place with no distractions

2. Use good posture at all times.

3. Practice in front of a mirror – Watch lip formation, embouchure, hand position, etc.

4. Be sure that the chin is pointed down. Percussionists – watch for flat hands and that the mallets/sticks move straight up and down

5. Reeds, watch your embouchure in the mirror, make sure your lower lip is curled under, teeth on top.

6. Always use a proper warm-up every day. Brass should always buzz into a mouthpiece before playing.

7. Start each practice session with long tones. Listen for good tone!

8. Count each exercise before you play it. Be sure you count properly.

9. Practice exercises Mrs. O has assigned until mastered, then go to tunes you would like to play.

10. Practice challenging passages slowly at first, then gradually speed up.

11. Work on range daily. Work on good tone on the outer ranges of your instrument and also the ability to attack the tone cleanly on the first attempt.

12. Always listen to yourself, and strive for a better tone each day.

13. Don’t allow any careless mistakes in your practicing. Be fussy and try to be perfect in all your practice sessions at all times.

14. Listen to good recordings of your instrument and try to imitate the tone.

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Pro metronome

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Standard of Excellence

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