Congratulations to all of the band students on a very successful second term in the band program! The music is sounding great, and we have been making excellent progress in all four EWS band ensembles. Thank you to the students for their efforts, and thank you to parents for your support in getting students to early morning and after school rehearsals. I know that it’s not always easy, particularly in the dark winter months!

I have already announced this to most of my band classes, but we are taking a well-deserved two week break from early morning and after school band practices before we begin again in April for the third and final term of the school year.

Grade 7, 8 and 9 early morning band practices are CANCELED from March 11-13 (the week before March break ) and from March 25-27 (the week after March break). 

Students are encouraged to practice their band music and their scale assignments during this time!

Grade 7, 8, and 9 Practice Guide:

Grade 7: Ab concert full 8 note scale, arpeggio, and thirds, pg. 20 Sawmill Creek, Beginner’s Rock, Acropolis and Lullaby for Winds

Grade 8: Eb concert scale and arpeggio, 9 stroke rolls, Too Much Percussion, Cayuga Lake and The Pilgrimage

Grade 9: F concert scale, arpeggio, and thirds, 9 stroke rolls, Black Forest Overture, Be Still My Soul, The Dragon Lord and How to Train Your Dragon

Have a great weekend!