Meadowlark at Prairie Creek Elementary: Band

Meadowlark Elementary Band Information

by Craig Gray

September 20, 2006

Instruments

Meadowlark Elementary Band Update

You are invited!!!!!

Band Booster Meeting

Dear Parents/Guardians:

The first Band Booster meeting of the 2008-2009 school year is meeting on Tuesday, October 7 from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the ACHS Band room (access through the front commons or the back entrance door). This is for parents of Band Students of all ages. Please take this opportunity to meet one another and hear about the exciting events that will take place throughout the year. We plan to make meetings purposeful and fun J.

Entertainment, snack and drinks will be provided for all.

Agenda Items:

Introductions of Officers
What do the Band Boosters do?
Short Term and Long Term Opportunities to Support
Information on Upcoming events—presented by Mr. Gray and staff
Events we host—what, when, and why
Concerts dates
High School Trip date and plans
Web site information and updates
Solicit ideas to “plug in”

We have a great band program at Andover Central from Fifth grade through High School. Let’s support our kids and keep the JAGUAR BAND the best around!

Thank you for your continued support.

Sincerely,

Jaguar Band Boosters

5th grade Band Update

5th grade band is off and rolling right along. We are excited about the future of these young musicians. The Central Schools started 155 beginners (Meadowlark and Sunflower). Remember that it does take a while to make those sounds pleasant Give them time and they will be awesome.

Here are a few things that you can do to encourage your young musician's progress:

1. Dedicated practice time

2. Folding music stand

3. At least three good reeds at all times for clarinets and saxes

4. Listen and encourage

5. Cleaning supplies

6. Necessary oils-valve oil for trumpets and baritones, rotor oil for french horns and slide oil for trombones.

7. Encourage your young musician to use the smartmusic program. There is a link below for more information regarding smartmusic.

8. Help your child remember that band is Monday-Thursday each week and that they need to remember to bring their instrument those days.

Let us know if there is anything you need. We are enjoying being a part of this new musical adventure for your 5th grader. We are always here to help.

Craig Gray, Kevin Brightup, Joe Emery

Cool links for your young musician to try:

Print a Practice Card	Brass Fingering Practice Link	Music Theory Link
Online Music Dictionary	Online Staff Paper	Elementary Band Handbook
	Learn more about SMARTMUSIC

We are so excited to have your young musician in our classes--

Craig Gray--Flutes and Clarinets

Kevin Brightup--Saxes and Percussion

Joe Emery--Trumpets and Trombones

Volunteer Sign Up

Click on the committee e mail link below and include your name and phone number. This will send a message to the leadership and you will be added to our list of volunteers for that event. Please click generously.