Schilling Farms Middle School Band

6th graders have been working on the following in band:

1.  How to take care of the instrument.

2.  How to assemble the instrument.

3.  Proper posture, hand position and mouth formation (embouchure), proper grip for percussion

4.  Producing the first note.

Woodwind and Brass students should be practicing “Long Tones”.  Holding notes out for as long as possible.  This will develop strength and control.  Brass students should practice long enough to notice some fatigue in their mouth.  This is the only way they will develop the facial strength needed to play the instrument.  Flute students will notice that from time to time they will become dizzy while practicing their long tones.  This will last for a few weeks, but eventually will stop.

Students have an assignment every night!  A few minutes of practice daily is far more valuable that hours one night per week.  Band students should keep their assignments written in their agenda book.

Questions?  Contact Mr. Turner     r1turner@scsk12.org