6th Grade Band
The students of the East Jackson Community Schools begin their band career in 6th Grade. As 5th Graders they are introduced to the instruments through concerts, classroom discuss, and instrument displays. Sign-up for 6th Grade Band begins the first week of 6th Grade. Parents may purchase instruments on their own or through Quinlan & Fabish, the music company that supports our schools. A limited number of school-owned instruments are available to rent for $50 per school year.
In addition to their instruments, students will need to have the Essential Elements 2000 instructional book which gives them access to the online EEi (Essential Elements Interactive). Here they will practice and record their playing exercises by audio and video for their director. This book can be purchased on-line, at a local music store, or through Mr.s. Miller.
For more information regarding 6th Grade Band, please contact the director, Mrs. Miller 769-8888 or via email at [email protected] or by phone at the East Jackson Elementary School, 517-764-1810
In addition to their instruments, students will need to have the Essential Elements 2000 instructional book which gives them access to the online EEi (Essential Elements Interactive). Here they will practice and record their playing exercises by audio and video for their director. This book can be purchased on-line, at a local music store, or through Mr.s. Miller.
For more information regarding 6th Grade Band, please contact the director, Mrs. Miller 769-8888 or via email at [email protected] or by phone at the East Jackson Elementary School, 517-764-1810
East Jackson Elementary School Band
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PRACTICE TIPS
Every good musician knows that regular practice is a must, but did you know that careless practice can actually make you worse? Before you tell your parent or you teacher that you have decided not to practice, think about the WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE and HOW of practice that will help you play better and enjoy music more.
Who?
YOU! Good practice involves your mind, your body, your emotions, and the music. Your parent or teacher may be able to force you to spend time playing the notes, but only YOU can focus your mind and your feeling on the sounds you are producing, so that the music you play is beautiful and expressive.
What?
Practice that progresses toward perfection will include:
Dr. Suzuki said, "Only on the days that you eat!" The best plan is to make practice a part of your daily routine. If you know you will practice at a certain time every day, it will happen with very few exceptions.
How?
This is a VERY important question! Many students practice by playing straight through a piece or other assignment (often as quickly as possible) as if they were at a recital, then go on to the next thing, no matter what happened. Money won't buy better playing, but well spent practice time will. Here are some hints for getting the most for your practice "dollar."
Every good musician knows that regular practice is a must, but did you know that careless practice can actually make you worse? Before you tell your parent or you teacher that you have decided not to practice, think about the WHO, WHAT, WHEN, WHERE and HOW of practice that will help you play better and enjoy music more.
Who?
YOU! Good practice involves your mind, your body, your emotions, and the music. Your parent or teacher may be able to force you to spend time playing the notes, but only YOU can focus your mind and your feeling on the sounds you are producing, so that the music you play is beautiful and expressive.
What?
Practice that progresses toward perfection will include:
- Warm-ups
- Review of scales, etudes, or pieces you have already learned
- Your new assignment
- Something you really love playing, or just for fun (maybe even make up a piece on your own)
Dr. Suzuki said, "Only on the days that you eat!" The best plan is to make practice a part of your daily routine. If you know you will practice at a certain time every day, it will happen with very few exceptions.
How?
This is a VERY important question! Many students practice by playing straight through a piece or other assignment (often as quickly as possible) as if they were at a recital, then go on to the next thing, no matter what happened. Money won't buy better playing, but well spent practice time will. Here are some hints for getting the most for your practice "dollar."
- Set goals to try to accomplish in each practice session
- Be sure you know what the passage should sound like
- Work on the most challenging spots first
- Break the music down into small sections
(How do you eat an elephant? - One bite at a time!) - Repeat the passage many times AFTER you get it right
- Before you end each practice session, play the entire piece, and enjoy!