Classroom Updates

Dear Parent/ Guardian,

 

I am excited to update you when our December concerts will be. We will have a busy few weeks at the end of the quarter with a number of performances. I am excited for the students to show off how hard they have been working. As stated in the handbook that went home at the beginning of the year, concert dress is: Gentlemen- Black or white collared shirt; Black or Khaki pants. Ladies- Black or white shirt/dress (dress must meet the school dress code). Black or khaki pants (if not wearing a dress).

 

December 8th– Laveen Winter Festival- 6th-8th Grade

Students need to arrive at LEC at 4:30 pm, performance starts at 5:30 pm

 

December 14th– Band and Choir Concert – 5th-8th Grade

Students need to arrive at 4:30 pm, Concert starts at 5:00 pm

 

December 20th– Rockin Around Paseo Pointe- 6th-8th Grade

Students need to arrive at 4:30 pm, Festival starts at 5:00 pm

 

I look forward to seeing everyone at these performances. If you have any questions or concerns feel free to call or email me.

 

Sincerely,

 

Michelle Phillips

Band Director

Paseo Pointe

602-304-2040 x3886

mphillips@laveeneld.org

Hello everyone and I hope fall break was nice and restful. I came across an article that I want to share with everyone. It is about the benefits of learning to play an instrument. There are many benefits to it not only aesthetically but intellectually as well. I hope you can take the time to read this to learn what you or your child can benefit from learning to play an instrument that will hopefully encourage future participation.

 

http://www.effectivemusicteaching.com/articles/directors/18-benefits-of-playing-a-musical-instrument/

 

 

Have a good week!

 

Mrs. Phillips

Just a reminder that this Friday, September 29th,  is the Junior High Band Night at Cesar Chavez. Students need to be there at 5, in a Paseo Pointe shirt, to rehearse with the high school group. Parents should probably be in the stands by 6:30 to see the pregame performance with all of the kids. Students will be able to play through the game with the high school band in the stands through 3rd quarter then can stay the rest of the game or go home. I look forward to seeing everyone there!

I still have parents asking for info on how to get an instrument and any supplies which is great! I love all of the interest we are having in band this year. Unfortunately we no longer have a Milano depot in the area to get supplies. A really convenient way to get anything you need is to get on the Milano website and order it. Then it can be delivered to the school by one of the reps that comes out to Laveen when they come for the week!

 

Here is the link to Milano Music

 

http://milanomusic.com/

 

Here is a list of what students need by instrument and grade level

 

Supplies needed for each instrument:

 

Flute: Cleaning kit

 

Clarinet: Cleaning Kit, cork grease, box of reeds size 2 ½ Student will need to always have 2 extra working reeds besides the one being used with the instrument. Reeds will need to be bought through the year.

 

Saxophone: Cleaning Kit, Cork Grease, box of reeds size 2 ½ Student will need to always have 2 extra working reeds besides the one being used with the instrument. Reeds will need to be bought through the year.

 

Trumpet, Baritone, Tuba: Cleaning kit, valve oil, tuning slide grease

 

Trombone: Cleaning Kit, Slide grease, small spray bottle

 

Percussion: Drum kit that has a set of bells and a practice pad. With that you need to have a set of mallets for the bells and a pair of sticks for the practice pad.

 

 

Method book

 

 

4th Grade—Tradition of Excellence Book 1

 

5th Grade– Tradition of Excellence Book 1 & Book 2

 

6th Grade– Tradition of Excellence Book 1 & Book 2

 

7th and 8th Grade– Tradition of Excellence Book 2

 

 

Students must have all supplies and ready to go by Monday  August 21st at the latest

 

Here is the letter that I sent home with students interested in the Cesar Chavez junior high band night. I hope to see a lot of our students representing us there!

 

Cesar chavez band night letter

 

As always if you have any questions feel free to contact me!

 

Michelle Phillips

Cesar Chavez High School has invited us to participate in their junior high night. It is on September 29th. our students that participate will be playing with the high school band at a football game. This is for 6-8 grade students If you are interested keep that night clear. I will post more information as it becomes available

Beginning Band has started and students are making a lot of progress. Please encourage students to continue to practice making a sound on their instrument and holding it correctly. We are to the point where they are all getting a good sound out regularly. I am seeing a lot of progress in my class from the students! Keep up the good work!

 

Mrs. Phillips

I am excited for another school year here! 4th -6th Grade Band starts Monday! Hope to see familiar faces as well as new ones all excited to learn how to play an instrument.

 

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