Elementary Band Lesson Assignments
Seventh Lesson Cycle (beginning 11/10)
Instrument / AssignmentTrumpet / Practice: 20 minutes a day, 5 days each week
Book: p. 7 / #(12), 14
p. 8 /#15-18
Groups O, P: p. 8/# 16-18, 19-22, (p.9/ 23. 25, 26
Remember to sit with proper posture and count off a steady beat before you begin and while you practice each exercise. Concentrate on correct hand position and embouchure (mouth position). Listen to your sound. Work to make it steady and pleasant. Look in a mirror at your position if you are having difficulty.
Fill in your practice log at the end of your practice session and ask your parent to sign it at the end of each week.
French Horn / Practice: 20 minutes a day, 5 days a week
Always begin with your BUZZ warm up (mouth piece practice)
Book: (p. 7/ # 8-12 if needed); p. 8/ #16, 17, 18 Tonguing & pitch
(M.K. check marks on pgs. 9-10)
Remember to sit with proper posture and count off a steady beat before you begin and while you practice each exercise. Concentrate on correct hand position and embouchure (mouth position). Listen to your sound. Work to make it steady and pleasant. Look in a mirror at your position if you are having difficulty.
Fill in your practice log at the end of your practice session and ask your parent to sign it at the end of each week.
Percussion / Practice: 20 minutes a day, 5 days each week
Book: p. 6-7 Drums /# 5-12, 14
p. 8 Mallets /# 15-18 All
Group K: p. 8 Mallets/# 16,17,18 (19-22)
Remember to stand with proper posture and count off a steady beat before you begin and while you practice each exercise. Concentrate on correct hand position and grip.
Fill in your practice log at the end of your practice session and ask your parent to sign it at the end of each week.
Trombone / Practice: 20 minutes a day, 5 days each week
Book: p. 8/ #16, 17, 18, 19 (21)
Memorize Eb and F
Bring ALL Materials and a pencil, get practice chart signed
Group M: p. 7/# 12; p. 8/ # 15, 16, 17
Remember to sit with proper posture and count off a steady beat before you begin and while you practice each exercise. Concentrate on correct hand position and embouchure (mouth position). Listen to your sound. Work to make it steady and pleasant. Look in a mirror at your position if you are having difficulty.
Fill in your practice log at the end of your practice session and ask your parent to sign it at the end of each week.
Euphonium / Practice: 20 minutes a day, 5 days a week
Always do your BUZZ warm up (mouth piece practice)
Book: p.8/ # 16, 17, 18, 19, 21; p. 9/# 23, 25, (27)
*Memorize new notes- Eb & F
Remember to sit with proper posture and count off a steady beat before you begin and while you practice each exercise. Concentrate on correct hand position and embouchure (mouth position). Listen to your sound. Work to make it steady and pleasant. Look in a mirror at your position if you are having difficulty.
Fill in your practice log at the end of your practice session and ask your parent to sign it at the end of each week.
Saxophone / Practice: 20 minutes a day, 5 days a week
Book: p. 8 / All; (p. 9/ # 23-25)
Group N: p. 8/ 16-22; p. 9/#23,25
Remember to sit with proper posture and count off a steady beat before you begin and while you practice each exercise. Concentrate on correct hand position and embouchure (mouth position). Listen to your sound. Work to make it steady and pleasant. Look in a mirror at your position if you are having difficulty.
Fill in your practice log at the end of your practice session and ask your parent to sign it at the end of each week.
Clarinet / Practice: 20 minutes a day, 5 days each week
Book:
Group F: p. 7 / #(12) 14; p. 8 / # 15-18 (19-22)
Group J: p. 8 / # All; p. 9/# 23-25
Remember to sit with proper posture and count off a steady beat before you begin and while you practice each exercise. Concentrate on correct hand position and embouchure (mouth position). Listen to your sound. Work to make it steady and pleasant. Look in a mirror at your position if you are having difficulty.
Fill in your practice log at the end of your practice session and ask your parent to sign it at the end of each week.
Flute / Practice: 20 minutes a day, 5 days a week
Book: pg. 7/ #12, 14; p. 8 /# 15, 16, 17 (#18-20); C to D switch
Work on producing a clean, clear tone on every note.
Pay close attention to posture, hand position and finger placement on the keys. (no flute on shoulder)
Remember to concentrate on your lip position (embouchure).
Remember to sit with proper posture and count off a steady beat before you begin and while you practice each exercise. Concentrate on correct hand position and embouchure (mouth position). Listen to your sound. Work to make it steady and pleasant. Look in a mirror at your position if you are having difficulty.
Fill in your practice log at the end of your practice session and ask your parent to sign it at the end of each week.
Oboe / Practice: 15-20 minutes a day, 5 days a week
Soak your reed, and assemble your oboe. Remember to pay attention to the placement of the bridge keys.
Book: pgs. 8/ All (Optional p. 9/ #23-27)
E.H. p. 9/ #24 A; p. 10 All
Remember to sit with proper posture and count off a steady beat before you begin and while you practice each exercise. Concentrate on correct hand position and embouchure (mouth position). Listen to your sound. Work to make it steady and pleasant. Look in a mirror at your position if you are having difficulty.
Fill in your practice log at the end of your practice session and ask your parent to sign it at the end of each week.
Sixth Lesson Cycle (beginning 10/30)
Instrument / AssignmentTrumpet / Practice: 20 minutes a day, 5 days each week
Book: p. 7 / #(12), 14
p. 8 /#15-18
Groups O, P: p. 8/# 16-18, 19-22, (p.9/ 23. 25, 26
Remember to sit with proper posture and count off a steady beat before you begin and while you practice each exercise. Concentrate on correct hand position and embouchure (mouth position). Listen to your sound. Work to make it steady and pleasant. Look in a mirror at your position if you are having difficulty.
Fill in your practice log at the end of your practice session and ask your parent to sign it at the end of each week.
French Horn / Practice: 20 minutes a day, 5 days a week
Always begin with your BUZZ warm up (mouth piece practice)
Book: (p. 7/ # 8-12 if needed); p. 8/ #16, 17, 18 Tonguing & pitch
(M.K. check marks on pgs. 9-10)
Remember to sit with proper posture and count off a steady beat before you begin and while you practice each exercise. Concentrate on correct hand position and embouchure (mouth position). Listen to your sound. Work to make it steady and pleasant. Look in a mirror at your position if you are having difficulty.
Fill in your practice log at the end of your practice session and ask your parent to sign it at the end of each week.
Percussion / Practice: 20 minutes a day, 5 days each week
Book: p. 6-7 Drums /# 5-12, 14
p. 8 Mallets /# 15-18 All
Group K:p. 8 Mallets/# 16,17,18 (19-22)
Remember to stand with proper posture and count off a steady beat before you begin and while you practice each exercise. Concentrate on correct hand position and grip.
Fill in your practice log at the end of your practice session and ask your parent to sign it at the end of each week.
Trombone / Practice: 20 minutes a day, 5 days each week
Book: p. 7 /# 12, 14; p. 8/ # 15-18
Group M: p. 7/# 12; p. 8/ # 15, 16, 17
Remember to sit with proper posture and count off a steady beat before you begin and while you practice each exercise. Concentrate on correct hand position and embouchure (mouth position). Listen to your sound. Work to make it steady and pleasant. Look in a mirror at your position if you are having difficulty.
Fill in your practice log at the end of your practice session and ask your parent to sign it at the end of each week.
Euphonium / Practice: 20 minutes a day, 5 days a week
Always do your BUZZ warm up (mouth piece practice)
Book: p.7 / # 14 ; p. 8/#15-18 (#19-22)
Remember to sit with proper posture and count off a steady beat before you begin and while you practice each exercise. Concentrate on correct hand position and embouchure (mouth position). Listen to your sound. Work to make it steady and pleasant. Look in a mirror at your position if you are having difficulty.
Fill in your practice log at the end of your practice session and ask your parent to sign it at the end of each week.
Saxophone / Practice: 20 minutes a day, 5 days a week
Book: p. 8 / All; (p. 9/ # 23-25)
Group N: p. 8/ 16-22; p. 9/#23,25
Remember to sit with proper posture and count off a steady beat before you begin and while you practice each exercise. Concentrate on correct hand position and embouchure (mouth position). Listen to your sound. Work to make it steady and pleasant. Look in a mirror at your position if you are having difficulty.
Fill in your practice log at the end of your practice session and ask your parent to sign it at the end of each week.
Clarinet / Practice: 20 minutes a day, 5 days each week
Book:
Group F: p. 7 / #(12) 14; p. 8 / # 15-18 (19-22)
Group J: p. 8 / # All; p. 9/# 23-25
Remember to sit with proper posture and count off a steady beat before you begin and while you practice each exercise. Concentrate on correct hand position and embouchure (mouth position). Listen to your sound. Work to make it steady and pleasant. Look in a mirror at your position if you are having difficulty.
Fill in your practice log at the end of your practice session and ask your parent to sign it at the end of each week.
Flute / Practice: 20 minutes a day, 5 days a week
Book: pg. 7/ #12, 14; p. 8 /# 15, 16, 17 (#18-20); C to D switch
Work on producing a clean, clear tone on every note.
Pay close attention to posture, hand position and finger placement on the keys. (no flute on shoulder)
Remember to concentrate on your lip position (embouchure).
Remember to sit with proper posture and count off a steady beat before you begin and while you practice each exercise. Concentrate on correct hand position and embouchure (mouth position). Listen to your sound. Work to make it steady and pleasant. Look in a mirror at your position if you are having difficulty.
Fill in your practice log at the end of your practice session and ask your parent to sign it at the end of each week.
Oboe / Practice: 15-20 minutes a day, 5 days a week
Soak your reed, and assemble your oboe. Remember to pay attention to the placement of the bridge keys.
Book: pgs. 8/ All (Optional p. 9/ #23-27)
E.H. p. 9/ #24 A; p. 10 All
Remember to sit with proper posture and count off a steady beat before you begin and while you practice each exercise. Concentrate on correct hand position and embouchure (mouth position). Listen to your sound. Work to make it steady and pleasant. Look in a mirror at your position if you are having difficulty.
Fill in your practice log at the end of your practice session and ask your parent to sign it at the end of each week.
Fifth Lesson Cycle (beginning 10/22)
Instrument / AssignmentTrumpet / Practice: 20 minutes a day, 5 days each week
Book: p. 7 / # (8-10), 11, 12, 14
p. 8 /#15-18
Remember to sit with proper posture and count off a steady beat before you begin and while you practice each exercise. Concentrate on correct hand position and embouchure (mouth position). Listen to your sound. Work to make it steady and pleasant. Look in a mirror at your position if you are having difficulty.
Fill in your practice log at the end of your practice session and ask your parent to sign it at the end of each week.
French Horn / Practice: 20 minutes a day, 5 days a week
Always begin with your BUZZ warm up (mouth piece practice)
Book: p. 7/ #11, 12, 14; p. 8/ #15-17 Tonguing
(M.K. follow private lesson instructions and work on Karate Tunes)
Remember to sit with proper posture and count off a steady beat before you begin and while you practice each exercise. Concentrate on correct hand position and embouchure (mouth position). Listen to your sound. Work to make it steady and pleasant. Look in a mirror at your position if you are having difficulty.
Fill in your practice log at the end of your practice session and ask your parent to sign it at the end of each week.
Percussion / Practice: 20 minutes a day, 5 days each week
Book: p. 7 Drums / #5-7; p. 8 Drums / #8-12
p. 7 Mallets / # 12, 14; p. 8 Mallets /# 15-18
Remember to stand with proper posture and count off a steady beat before you begin and while you practice each exercise. Concentrate on correct hand position and grip
Fill in your practice log at the end of your practice session and ask your parent to sign it at the end of each week.
Trombone / Practice: 20 minutes a day, 5 days each week
Book:p. 7 /# 8-12 (14)
Group M: p. 7/# 11, 12, 14; p. 8/ #15-17 (18)
Remember to sit with proper posture and count off a steady beat before you begin and while you practice each exercise. Concentrate on correct hand position and embouchure (mouth position). Listen to your sound. Work to make it steady and pleasant. Look in a mirror at your position if you are having difficulty.
Fill in your practice log at the end of your practice session and ask your parent to sign it at the end of each week.
Saxophone / Practice: 20 minutes a day, 5 days a week
Book: p.7 /12, 14; p. 8 / #15-17 (#18-22)
Remember to sit with proper posture and count off a steady beat before you begin and while you practice each exercise. Concentrate on correct hand position and embouchure (mouth position). Listen to your sound. Work to make it steady and pleasant. Look in a mirror at your position if you are having difficulty.
Fill in your practice log at the end of your practice session and ask your parent to sign it at the end of each week.
Clarinet / Practice: 20 minutes a day, 5 days each week
Book:
Group F: p. 7 / #(8-10); 11, 12, 14; p. 8 / # 15-18 (19-22)
Group J: p.7 / # 12, 14; p. 8 / # All
Remember to sit with proper posture and count off a steady beat before you begin and while you practice each exercise. Concentrate on correct hand position and embouchure (mouth position). Listen to your sound. Work to make it steady and pleasant. Look in a mirror at your position if you are having difficulty.
Fill in your practice log at the end of your practice session and ask your parent to sign it at the end of each week.
Flute / Practice: 20 minutes a day, 5 days a week
Book: pg. 7/ #8-10, 11, 12, 14; p. 8 /# 15, 16, 17
Work on producing a clean, clear tone on every note.
Pay close attention to posture, hand position and finger placement on the keys. (no flute on shoulder)
Remember to concentrate on your lip position (embouchure).
Remember to sit with proper posture and count off a steady beat before you begin and while you practice each exercise. Concentrate on correct hand position and embouchure (mouth position). Listen to your sound. Work to make it steady and pleasant. Look in a mirror at your position if you are having difficulty.
Fill in your practice log at the end of your practice session and ask your parent to sign it at the end of each week.
Oboe / Practice: 15-20 minutes a day, 5 days a week
Soak your reed, and assemble your oboe. Remember to pay attention to the placement of the bridge keys.
Book: pgs. 8/ All (Optional p. 9/ #23-27)
Remember to sit with proper posture and count off a steady beat before you begin and while you practice each exercise. Concentrate on correct hand position and embouchure (mouth position). Listen to your sound. Work to make it steady and pleasant. Look in a mirror at your position if you are having difficulty.
Fill in your practice log at the end of your practice session and ask your parent to sign it at the end of each week.
Fourth Lesson Cycle (beginning 10/14)
Instrument / AssignmentFlute / Know: “Parts of the Flute” Handout- be able to identify the different parts of your flute with proper terms
Practice: 15-20 minutes a day, 5 days a week
Book: pg. 4/ # 5-7; p. 6/# 1-5 (Optional: pgs. 6-7/ #6-10)
Work on producing a clean, clear tone on every note.
Pay close attention to posture, hand position and finger placement on the keys. (no flute on shoulder)
Remember to concentrate on your lip position (embouchure).
Oboe / Know: “Parts of the Oboe” Handout- be able to identify the different parts of your oboe with proper terms
Practice: 15-20 minutes a day, 5 days a week
Soak your reed, and assemble your oboe. Remember to pay attention to the placement of the bridge keys.
Book: pgs. 8/ # 15-18 (Optional p. 8/ # 19-21)
Remember to sit with proper posture and count off a steady beat before you begin and while you practice each exercise. Concentrate on correct hand position and embouchure (mouth position). Listen to your sound. Work to make it steady and pleasant. Look in a mirror at your position if you are having difficulty.
Fill in your practice log at the end of your practice session and ask your parent to sign it at the end of each week.
Clarinet / Know: “Parts of the Clarinet” Handout- be able to identify the different parts of your clarinet with proper terms
Practice: 15-20 minutes a day, 5 days a week
GROUPF: p.7 / #8-12, 14 (Optional: p. 8/ #15-17)
GROUP J: p. 7/# 11, 12, 14; p. 8/# 15-17 (Optional p. 8/# 18-22)
Remember to sit with proper posture and count off a steady beat before you begin and while you practice each exercise. Concentrate on correct hand position and embouchure (mouth position). Listen to your sound. Work to make it steady and pleasant. Look in a mirror at your position if you are having difficulty.
Fill in your practice log at the end of your practice session and ask your parent to sign it at the end of each week.
French Horn / Practice: 20 minutes a day, 5 days a week
Always begin with your BUZZ warm up (mouth piece practice)
Book: p.4 For F Horns Only # 1-7; p. 6/ # 1-7; p. 7/ #8-11 (optional p. 7/ #12, 14)
(M.K. follow private lesson instructions and work on Karate Tunes)
Remember to sit with proper posture and count off a steady beat before you begin and while you practice each exercise. Concentrate on correct hand position and embouchure (mouth position). Listen to your sound. Work to make it steady and pleasant. Look in a mirror at your position if you are having difficulty.
Fill in your practice log at the end of your practice session and ask your parent to sign it at the end of each week.
Trumpet / Know: “Parts of the Trumpet” Handout- be able to identify the different parts of your trumpet with proper terms
Practice: 15-20 minutes a day, 5 days a week
Always do your BUZZ warm up (mouth piece practice)
Group D: p.6-7 / #5-12, 14 (Optional: p. 8 / # 16, 17)
Group O: Book p. 7/ #12, 14; p. 8/ #15-18 (optional #19-22)
Group P: Book o. 7/ #9-12, 14; p. 8/ #15, 16 (optional # 17, 18)
Remember to sit with proper posture and count off a steady beat before you begin and while you practice each exercise. Concentrate on correct hand position and embouchure (mouth position). Listen to your sound. Work to make it steady and pleasant. Look in a mirror at your position if you are having difficulty.
Fill in your practice log at the end of your practice session and ask your parent to sign it at the end of each week.
French Horn / Know: “Parts of the French Horn” Handout- be able to identify the different parts of your French Horn with proper terms
Practice: 15-20 minutes a day, 5 days a week
Always begin with your BUZZ warm up (mouth piece practice)
Book: p.4 For F Horns Only # 1-7; p. 6/ # 1-7; p. 7/ #8-11 (optional p. 7/ #12, 14)
(M.K. follow private lesson instructions and work on Karate Tunes)
Remember to sit with proper posture and count off a steady beat before you begin and while you practice each exercise. Concentrate on correct hand position and embouchure (mouth position). Listen to your sound. Work to make it steady and pleasant. Look in a mirror at your position if you are having difficulty.
Fill in your practice log at the end of your practice session and ask your parent to sign it at the end of each week.
Trombone / Know: “Parts of the Trombone” Handout- be able to identify the different parts of your trombone with proper terms
Practice: 15-20 minutes a day, 5 days a week
Book: p.6 / # 5-7; p. 7 / # 9-12, 14 (Optional: p. 8/ #16, 17)
Always begin with your BUZZ warm up (mouth piece practice)
Remember to sit with proper posture and count off a steady beat before you begin and while you practice each exercise. Concentrate on correct hand position and embouchure (mouth position). Listen to your sound. Work to make it steady and pleasant. Look in a mirror at your position if you are having difficulty.
Fill in your practice log at the end of your practice session and ask your parent to sign it at the end of each week.
Euphonium / Know: “Parts of the Baritone” Handout- be able to identify the different parts of your baritone with proper terms
Practice: 15-20 minutes a day, 5 days a week
Always do your BUZZ warm up (mouth piece practice)
Book: p.7 / #9-12, 14 (Optional: p. 8/ # 16, 17 )
Remember to sit with proper posture and count off a steady beat before you begin and while you practice each exercise. Concentrate on correct hand position and embouchure (mouth position). Listen to your sound. Work to make it steady and pleasant. Look in a mirror at your position if you are having difficulty.
Fill in your practice log at the end of your practice session and ask your parent to sign it at the end of each week.
Percussion / Know: “Parts of a Bell Kit” Handout- be able to identify the different parts of your bell kit with proper terms
Practice: Practice: 15-20 minutes a day, 5 days a week
Book: p. 7/ #11, 12, 14; p. 8/ #15-17 (Optional: # 18)
Remember to stand with proper posture and count off a steady beat before you begin and while you practice each exercise. Concentrate on correct hand position and grip
Fill in your practice log at the end of your practice session and ask your parent to sign it at the end of each week.
Third Lesson Cycle (beginning 10/3)