KML ESBP Parent Meeting - October 3, 2009

BAND PARENT MEETING

OCTOBER 3, 2009

THE WHOLE BAND EXPERIENCE The pieces of the

pie of your child’s band program:Saturday Bands Individual LessonsSummer Band CampsSolo FestivalSpring Award’s DayFVL Festival TripOther performance

opportunities

SATURDAY BANDS The fun of making

music with other children

A chance to develop friendships with other children

Reinforcement of skills taught at individual lessons

Unique learning opportunities through ensemble playing

INDIVIDUAL LESSONS

Learn the fundamentals of playing an instrument

One on one instruction that focuses on the needs of the student

SUMMER BAND CAMPS More educational

opportunities in small ensembles and as a full band

A chance to develop friendships with other students in the band program

SOLO FESTIVAL A chance for students

to perform individually on their instrument

Critique of their performance and development from another music educator

SPRING AWARDS DAY Meet and play with

students in the high school program

A fun day celebrating the accomplishments of the past year

A chance for students to get to know each other outside of regular band activities

FVL FESTIVAL TRIP Opportunity to play for a

panel of judges and receive feedback

Listening to bands within their own age group

Learning and displaying personal responsibility on a performance day trip

Another chance for students to get to know each other outside of regular band activities

OTHER PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES Church and

chapel opportunities

WELS Summer Band Camp

Other school activities

IMPORTANT DATES December 5 – Dress Rehearsal December 5 – Winter Concert 7 PM – arrive 6:15

PM March 13 – Solo Festival April 16 – Family Music Festival – All bands

perform. April 30 – Spring Jazz Concert May 1 – Dress Rehearsal May 4 – ESBP Spring Concert – 7 PM – arrive at

6:15 PM May 7 – Spring Awards Day May 8 – Maverick and Mustang Band Trip

CONCERT DRESS CODE Winter Concert, Spring Concert, and

Jazz ConcertGirls

Black shoes. Black appropriate length skirt or pants – No

jeans or skirts above the knees. White blouse—sleeves should cover the

shoulder.Boys

Black shoes and black socks. Black pants – No jeans White dress shirt or polo.

 Family Music Fest and Festival TripWe will announce a dress code.

FALL FUND RAISER Pizza and Cookie Dough Starts on October 17 Orders are due on November 14 Pick up and payment is on December 5 Fund raiser packet will come home from

rehearsal Funds help support the band program

HELPING YOUR CHILD SUCCEED

THE C.P.U. ILLUSTRATION

THE INFLUENCES ON A CHILD

Child

Parent

Teachers

Peers

Other

STUDENT, TEACHER, PARENT ROLES Student – Have Fun.

Be a Kid. Learn. Parent – Set your

child up for success. Manage, encourage positively, and keep the child organized.

Teacher – Knowledge of subject, leadership, motivation, teach to the student’s learning style and ability.

PRACTICING AT HOME IS… Reviewing the Practice Log

They should start practicing by looking at their assignment and goals.

This is found in the practice log. Mastering the Skills We are Learning

Songs and exercises should be repeated. One or two songs or exercises mastered is better

than five or six done poorly. Specific practice skills are taught in lessons.

Practice Time Goal 5-6 days a week – 15 – 20 minutes each day

practiced The student should record the amount of time

practiced.

ENCOURAGING YOUR CHILD Take an Interest in your Child’s Progress

Go through the Practice Log with your student. Ask them to show you what they should be working on.

Practice Time and Preparation Work with your child to find a good daily practice time. Stress the importance of practicing for the sake of improving.

Be Your Child’s Number 1 Fan!!! Be a positive encourager. Help lead your student to proper choices. Ask your child to show and explain to you what they have been working

on. Ask them how their lesson went that day. Encourage them to be open and honest with their teacher.

Give Positive, Constructive Feedback. I like the way your instrument sounds. I can really tell how you have improved. It is great to see you being responsible for your instrument and

practicing. I am glad that you are enjoying being in band. Could you play a song for me?