Grade 7 Band
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Welcome to the Carberry Collegiate Band Program. I'm so excited you've chosen to be part of our team!
I am so looking forward to starting you off on your band journey! This year, you will learn the basics of your instrument: how to sit and hold the instrument, your first notes, how to articulate, and continuing to improve our musical literacy. We will also touch on history, theory, and listening skills.
You will find assignments and resources on your Google Classroom Page.
Please keep these dates free as it is important that we have our entire ensemble for performances.
I am so looking forward to starting you off on your band journey! This year, you will learn the basics of your instrument: how to sit and hold the instrument, your first notes, how to articulate, and continuing to improve our musical literacy. We will also touch on history, theory, and listening skills.
You will find assignments and resources on your Google Classroom Page.
Please keep these dates free as it is important that we have our entire ensemble for performances.
- December 6, 2023 - Winter Concert (ALL bands, 6:30 arrival, 7:00 performance)
- April 23-24, 2024 - MBA Level One Festival in Brandon (Grade 7 Band only) (one day TBD)
- June 5 - Spring Concert (ALL Bands, 6:30 arrival, 7:00 concert)
Playing Tests:
You can use a phone/tablet or home, or find time to come record at school (outside of regular class time).
-I should hear a strong, well-projected sound.
-I should hear a clear sense of pulse/rhythm.
-I should hear accurate pitches.
-I should hear clear articulations (slurs, accents, staccatos, etc).
-I should hear dynamic contrasts (volume changes).
-I should hear a strong, well-projected sound.
-I should hear a clear sense of pulse/rhythm.
-I should hear accurate pitches.
-I should hear clear articulations (slurs, accents, staccatos, etc).
-I should hear dynamic contrasts (volume changes).
Playing Test Reminders:
-Playing tests should be uploaded to the Google Classroom page.
-Make sure it's a video of you playing not just audio.
-I should be able to see your upper body/head so I can check fingerings.
Pro Tips:
-Start recording several days before the due date so you have lots of time to practice and get better!
-Find a quiet place in your house to record where you aren't distracted. (See Mrs. Burke if you need to use the band room to record in.)
-If you're having technical troubles, take a screen shot as evidence that your assignment wasn't late.
-Playing tests should be uploaded to the Google Classroom page.
-Make sure it's a video of you playing not just audio.
-I should be able to see your upper body/head so I can check fingerings.
Pro Tips:
-Start recording several days before the due date so you have lots of time to practice and get better!
-Find a quiet place in your house to record where you aren't distracted. (See Mrs. Burke if you need to use the band room to record in.)
-If you're having technical troubles, take a screen shot as evidence that your assignment wasn't late.
Exercises/Technique:
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