Most 7-8 band students have been working on solos/duets the last month of school and performance for these is coming quickly. On Thursday, Feb. 10th, PCM will host a festival where there will be judges to hear the solos and provide feedback and ratings to the students. I have linked a copy of the schedule and some information below. As always, if there are questions or problems, let me know and we can get something worked out!
Solo/Ensemble Schedule
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Wednesday, January 19, 2011
ITBS
Next week we begin ITBS testing. Some of you may know the testing by the reports that come home with a percentile rank in several subject areas. These tests are used by teachers to help determine skill level, content knowledge and many other things. They are also used by government agencies to determine the "quality" of the school. The No Child Left Behind legislation has, over the last 10 years, increased the importance of these tests, as they are THE indicator that is used to rate schools.
The last 2 weeks, teachers at the middle school have been going over strategies, tips and practice tests in their class. The importance of this test is being repeatedly stressed.
Please make sure your student has a full night of sleep for test week, a healthy breakfast and encouragement from home to do their best! It influences many things in our school--the arts included!
The last 2 weeks, teachers at the middle school have been going over strategies, tips and practice tests in their class. The importance of this test is being repeatedly stressed.
Please make sure your student has a full night of sleep for test week, a healthy breakfast and encouragement from home to do their best! It influences many things in our school--the arts included!
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Second Semester
As I was in working over break , I was thinking about how quickly the school year really goes by. It is half over! There is no gradually getting back into the swing of things, either. This Friday we are headed to the Science Center of Iowa for their DaVinci exhibit and ITBS testing starts at the end of the month.
On the music front, all the groups are working on new literature, which can be kind of hectic to get ready. Imagine collecting 3-4 textbooks from every student at the end of the semester and then passing out 3-4 new textbooks to each of those students! 7-8 band students are working on solos/ensembles for performance in February at PCM. The next full band performance is the Parade of Bands the first week of March at the HS. The first semester just flew by and it doesn't look like it is slowing down any time soon.
Take some time and ask your son/daughter about DaVinci, ITBS testing and their music!
On the music front, all the groups are working on new literature, which can be kind of hectic to get ready. Imagine collecting 3-4 textbooks from every student at the end of the semester and then passing out 3-4 new textbooks to each of those students! 7-8 band students are working on solos/ensembles for performance in February at PCM. The next full band performance is the Parade of Bands the first week of March at the HS. The first semester just flew by and it doesn't look like it is slowing down any time soon.
Take some time and ask your son/daughter about DaVinci, ITBS testing and their music!
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