Hello Chaffey Band students —

I emailed you a “welcome back” letter on Sunday — and I have been working hard to find tools for us to use during Term 3 Band.  There are lots of unknowns — but we can do this together.  🙂

Please fill out this quick TERM 3 BAND SURVEY here — as soon as possible! 

I’ve asked the school district technology team to create a Band TEAM for us — I haven’t heard back yet (… because they are super-busy trying to get the whole district set up on technology right now!) — so in the meantime, please check back remember to check this blog regularly for any updates.

I’ll be in contact again very soon — keep working on all of your scales and pieces.  Definitely focus on Ayre & Dance, and Presto!

I will be linking some audio files so that you can listen for how your part fits into the piece — you may even want to try playing along with the recording!

Do continue to fill out your practice records — I will figure out the best way to collect them very soon.

I know there will be some glitches and challenges as we get rolling again, but I’m looking forward to testing out the technology options with you all — and seeing what we can learn and accomplish.

Thanks everyone!

Ms. Lee 🙂

Check out the video links for information on how to care for your band instrument.

Massullo Music – Instrument Maintenance Videos

When practicing, please check:

• Are you sitting tall with great posture?

• Is your instrument in the right position? 

• Is the instrument adjusted to you or are you adjusted to the instrument?

• Are your feet in the right place?

• Are your cheeks flat or puffy?

• Are your shoulders relaxed?  Neck?  Body?

• Can you see the whole page of your music?  (… without dropping your chin?)