Beginning 4th grade band is for any student from Capitol Hill or Museum
Magnet who wish to begin a band instrument. They will learn the
fundamentals of their instrument, including note reading and
recognition, rhythms, proper posture and playing positions and correct
tone production. Students
will be divided into like instruments (flutes, clarinets,
trumpet/trombones, saxophones and percussion). They will meet two times
a week in these small groups through February. Beginning in March, the
students will be combined into one large band and the band experience
begins! Students will give a few performances throughout the year including one small mini concert in December and a large concert in May.
I will be meeting with all 4th grade students to demonstrate all of these band instruments. They will bring home a note for sign and return on Thursday, September 4.
An informational meeting for all beginning band parents will be Thursday, September 18 at 5;30 p.m. in the Capitol Hill Band Room.
Attached is the letter and signup sheet that was sent home with your child on September 4.
I look forward to meeting you on September 18.
Diane Sollenberger
