New Year, New Practice Record Logs

Guess What?????

Practice Records will now be submitted through Edmodo.
If you already have an account, you can just use the group code below to join our Marshall Magnet Band group.  If you don't have an account, it is super easy and free to join.

Here is where you go to sign in or sign up:

https://www.edmodo.com/?language=en&auto_selected_lang=true&logout=true

Once you join, you can get to our group using the code below.

8h3f67

If you have any trouble, just let me know.  This new system will reduce the amount of paper we are going through!

Once you get into our group, this will be the first message you see.  Students will log their practice weekly on the blog.  We will all be able to  check in with each other this way - see what is hard, see what isn't too tough, see what we all like best.  This will be a great tool to keep the musical discussions alive!  Below is the content of the message:


Hello Students!  Each week, due on Monday, you will log your practice time and comments within this blog.  Please use the format below:
M - (enter number of minutes)
T - (enter number of minutes)
W - (enter number of minutes)
Th - (enter number of minutes)
F - (enter number of minutes)
Sat - (enter number of minutes)
Sun - (enter number of minutes)
Total minutes for the week - (enter number of minutes)

I had a hard time with ____________________ (tell me what was super hard for you this week)
I really enjoyed ____________(tell me what you enjoyed most during your practice time this week)
My goal next week is ____________(set a goal for your practice time next week; what will you spend more time on, when will you practice, are there parts of the music that are more challenging that need extra attention, etc.)

This new way to record your practice will be on the honor system.  You all know how easy it is for me to tell who is practicing and who is not!!  I want you to be honest with yourself.  I think you will find this weekly reflection rewarding.  The neat thing is that we will all see what the others had a hard time with and what you liked best.

I am excited about this!  Ms. White

Tuesday, December 10th 
Band Concert at MEMS

Both beginning and intermediate bands from Marshall Magnet Elementary will be performing with the MEMS bands on December 10th.  We are excited about this opportunity to join bands from across the city.  Please ensure your student is at ALL rehearsals between now and then.  We have a very limited number of rehearsals to prepare for this concert.  Mr. McKay has graciously opened his concert to include us, Sechrist, and Puente de Hozho in his winter concert.  

Please report to the MEMS gym at 6 pm for warm up.  The concert should last approximately 90 minutes.  

Please email if you have any questions.

Ms. White

Upcoming Events

Hello Everyone!

There are several exciting events coming up that I wanted to inform you of.  

1.  This Friday evening, October 25 at 7:30 pm, the Flagstaff Symphony Orchestra is performing its Annual Pops Concert.  Music at this concert was all composed by John Williams.  There will be music from many of your favorite movies; Jaws, Harry Potter, Star Wars, Hook, War Horse, Raiders of the Lost Ark, etc.  
Please visit NAU Central Ticket Office for more information.
http://nau.ticketforce.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=280

2.  Saturday, October 26 at the NAU Skydome, is the NAU Band Day.  Marching bands from around the state and region will perform half time shows for judges.  Both Coconino High School and Flagstaff High School will be performing.  NAU Marching Band will present their show at about noon.  Schedules and more information can be viewed at:
http://nau.edu/CAL/Music/Bands/Band-Day/

3.  On Tuesday, November 12, the Marshall Intermediate Band will be traveling to Prescott to perform a Veteran's Day Celebration at the VA Hospital and Las Fuentas Assisted Living Facility.  This will be an all day event and their recent hard work will be performed to honor individuals who have served our country.  More details and permission slips will be sent home next week.  

Once again, thanks for sharing the kids with me!  I thoroughly enjoy this part of my day and love watching them grow musically.  I know it is making a difference for them academically, as well.  

Ms. White

Practice Records

Student practice records are due at the first rehearsal each week.

Click here to download a copy of the practice record

I'm With The Band

Welcome to our Marshall Magnet Elementary Band Blog.  The purpose of this site is to keep families informed of band information, expectations, and cool apps and websites that are useful to the students. This blog can also be a useful place for students to communicate with each other about the topics and music they are learning about in band.  

This past week, I asked the Intermediate Band students to look for a metronome app to improve their ability to keep a steady beat while playing their music.  
https://chrome.google.com/webstore/search-apps/metronome?utm_source=chrome-ntp-icon
Dr. Beat is my favorite, but any app that keeps a consistent tempo will work just fine.  

Intermediate Band will be traveling to Prescott, AZ with the Sechrist Band on November 12, 2013 to perform Patriotic Selections at the Veteran's Hospital and at Las Fuentes Assisted Living Community to honor our Veterans.  More details for this trip will follow.  

I am also working on a first concert for our Beginning Band during late November.