What are we doing this week? – reflecting on 2012-13; looking ahead to 2013-14
In this edition:
- Band Student/Parent Feedback Form – Due Wed. May 22
- T3 Portfolio past due. Entries will be accepted until Wed. May 22.
- Guest instructors
- Rising 7th and 8th graders – form to request to change arts majors due Friday, May 25
- MS and Begining Band Ensemble Performances in class Wed. May 29
- Jazz MPA judges comments
- 5-8-13 Concert Reflections – unedited feedback from students in each band class
Band Student/Parent Feedback – Due by Wed. May 22
Students who complete this feedback form will receive 1 point of extra credit on their Trimester 3 final grade in Band.
Parents of students (up to 2) who complete this feedback form will earn 1 point of extra credit for their student’s trimester 3 final grade in band.
Not all questions require answers. Also, if there is something you would prefer to answer anonymously, please write “I prefer to answer anonymously” and go to the Anonymous comments form (link on the form)
Band Student/Parent Feedback Form
T3 Portfolio past due. Entries will be accepted until Wed. May 22.
Go to the Portfolio page (link on band homepage) for details.
Guest Instructors
Wed. May 15 – Ms. Judy Drtina (trumpet, horn), Christine Thompson (trombone), Guillo Carias (jazz piano, trumpet)
Thurs. May 16 Krista Siachames (percussion)
Tues. may 21 Ann Pearce (flute) – bringing alto, bass, contrabass flutes and more!
Rising 7th and 8th graders – form to request to change arts majors due Friday, May 25
Forms will be passed out Monday in class. Rather than being embarrassed or feeling guilty about wanting to change majors, students and parents should use me as an advisor.
- If a student is unhappy with her/his instrument, we can discuss changing instruments
- If a student feels overwhlemed in class or with practicing at home, we can discuss adjustments
- If a student feels under challenged, we can discuss additional opportunities
- If a student just doesn’t want to play a band instrument in class any more, we can discuss which major might be a good fit
MS and Begining Band Ensemble Performances in class Wed. May 29
6th, 7th, and 8th grade students have selected ensemble groups and selected music. We will have performances in class on Wednesday, May 29. There are NOT SmartMusic files for these pieces. Students who would like me to make a recording of their part to help them practice should email me immediately and ask me to make one for them.
Jazz MPA judges comments
Jazz groups have or will be reading and listening to judges’ feedback. All are welcome to listen to our performances, read the transcript of judges recorded comments, or listen to the judges talk over our performance.
https://web1.caryacademy.org/facultywebs/eric_grush/jazz_mpa_4-25-13.htm
5-8-13 Concert Reflections – unedited feedback from students in each band class
Improved since last concert 5-8-13
Could do better concert 5-8-13
Favorite piece our class 5-8-13
Favorite piece other class 5-8-13