Band
Kicks off the week of September 20, 2021 and runs until early Spring.
Band, led by Modern Minded, doesn't just teach how to play an instrument and read music. Playing music increases student's memory while helping to improve coordination, math, reading, and comprehension skills.
In band, students learn perseverance with a valuable sense of achievement and, while experiencing rich culture and history, learn a strong sense of responsibility. Even though we all know music nurtures self-expression, it’s important to remember it also improves student’s listening and social skills.
Students integrate with each other and perform as an inspirationally powerful ensemble, demonstrating the true power music has to unite us all. While this year might look a bit different, we are confident we will be able to find a way to have a performance at some point this year.
Modern Minded has adapted the Band program to ensure it will help to foster a love of music, while building skills on a band instrument (Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Percussion, Trombone {Intermediate/Advanced}. Please note that if we do not receive enough interest, individual band lessons will be available.
Students in grades 2-8: Do you want to learn to play an instrument, want to play music with others, and/or want to practice performing live? There are three levels of Band available.
LEVELS DEFINED
1. Beginners: Anyone just starting on their instrument or a student who played last year and felt they struggled and want to start over with the basics. (Practices on Wednesdays)
2. Intermediate: 2nd and 3rd year players. Must be able to play up to #39 in the Essential Elements book. (Practices on Thursdays)
3. Advanced/PEP: Must be able to play ALL numbers up to #49 in the book at a fast pace. This group is for middle school students, but 5th graders who are interested can test into this group on the first day of their intermediate practice. (Practices on Thursdays)
- Throughout the year, students are allowed to test into the other groups as their skill level grows.
- All band students are encouraged to practice a minimum of 60 minutes outside of class per week. 5-10 minutes a day or 20 minutes 3 days a week outside of class will help your student's skill level grow.
- As is typical, in band, we would often spend 2-3 sessions reviewing some of the same songs, so now, we will be sending out weekly Band video classes to students, which can be used throughout the week. We would love to see students practice with these videos 3 times a week, if not more. The majority of videos will be around the 30 minute mark, with plenty for them to practice afterwards. Some weeks, we will also be sending shorter videos as well to ensure the kids are getting a rounded musical educational experience
Students are able to choose to play the flute*, clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, or percussion. No experience is necessary. An experienced Band Director will lead the band and students support each other in their musical development. The fee for ACDS Band is $460. For more information, please contact Derek McIntyre.
*Flute is considered the most difficult to get started on for beginners but those interested should not be discouraged to try it.
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