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Beginning Instrumentalists

 

Instrumental Program

Band Information: 

Meet Mrs. Doyle Your Band Teacher!

Band Google Classroom

Band Google Classroom Code: gtd4667

7:30-8:10: Lessons in Music Room

3:00-3:30PM: Lessons in Music Room

3:30-4:00 PM: Lessons in Music Room (You can stay from 3:00- bring a snack and do your homework quietly).

Each week your HW is to practice your assigned selections in your Essential Elements book, band music and any other choice/supplementary music.

Tutorials

Instrument Accessories

  • Flute: Cleaning rod & cloth
  • Clarinet: A box of ‘2’ reeds, cork grease, cleaning swab
  • Alto Saxophone: A box of ‘2’ reeds, cork grease, cleaning swab
  • Trumpet: Valve oil, a mouthpiece & mouthpiece brush, a soft cloth
  • Trombone: Slide grease, spray bottle, a mouthpiece & mouthpiece brush, a soft cloth
  • Baritone/Euphonium: Valve oil, a mouthpiece & mouthpiece brush, a soft cloth
  • Percussion: Snare drum pad, 2B or 2S sticks, Snare drum pad stand, Bell kit.  Purchase an entire ‘drum kit.’  Pick a case that is easy to roll around!

Choice Music is so important!

Try these fun books out!

Private Lessons & Music Camps

Private lessons are extremely beneficial. Summer is the perfect time to start! Please consider either a weekly or bi-weekly lesson for your child. You’ll hear the improvement almost immediately. There are also many wonderful local music & theater camps to try out this summer. Please see the attached sheet for private teachers, camps, and more.

Thank you for being a part of the Quogue Elementary School instrumental program. You are TREASURED!!!We are a very small school and we count on every musician to persevere.

Parents, please support your child by encouraging practicing, lessons, music events, and letting them choose fun music. There will be times when it is difficult, but it is a life long attribute to stick with a project, and reap the benefits of hard work. “Grit” & “Perseverance” are common qualities of musicians-it is no wonder there are so many studies linking high achievement and instrumental study! I need your help and support.

Music Goals

  • First Year
    • Attend all school music lessons
    • Participate in Beginning Band/ Spring Concert
    • Achieve pitch/rhythmic accuracy
    • Maintain a controlled, pleasant tone
    • Demonstrate correct embouchure, fingerings, posture, breath support
    • Perform “Memory Tunes” and Sight-Reading
    • Practice 100 minutes or more a week
    • Perform Concert Bb Scale
    • Complete assignments in Essential Elements Book 1
    • Perform Solo Work, Duets, Beginning Band
  • Second Year
    • Attend all school music lessons 
    • Attend all band rehearsals and concerts
    • Achieve pitch/rhythmic accuracy
    • Maintain a controlled, pleasant tone
    • Demonstrate correct embouchure, fingerings, posture, breath support
    • Perform “Memory Tunes” and Sight-Reading
    • Practice 100 minutes or more a week
    • Complete assignments in Essential Elements Book 1
    • Perform Concert Bb, Eb, F Scale
    • Duets, Solo Work, Chamber Groups, Band, NYSSMA Level I or II solo
  • Third Year
    • Attend all music lessons
    • Attend all band rehearsals and concerts
    • Achieve pitch/rhythmic accuracy
    • Maintain a pleasant tone
    • Demonstrate correct embouchure, fingerings, posture, breath support
    • Perform “Memory Tunes” and Sight-Reading
    • Practice 100 minutes or more a week
    • Complete assignments in Essential Elements Book 1
    • Perform Concert Bb, Eb, F scale, choose 4 other scales appropriate to the instrument.
    • Perform Duets, Solo Work, Chamber Groups, Band, NYSSMA Level II or III
For the complete Summer Private Lesson List please e-mail me at cdoyle@quogueschool.com
 

Local Music & Theater Day Camps

A few local Music Stores: (Call first to check availability!)

  • Music & Arts: Main Street Riverhead (631) 727-2897
  • Family Melody 11 S. Ocean Ave. Patchogue 475-3210
  • Jimmy Osborne Music 377 Main Street Center Moriches 874-7441
  • Hampton Music & Arts 98 W Mtk Hwy Hampton Bays 728-3535
  • Eastport Music Scene Montauk Highway Eastport 631-325-6972
  • Music Village Shoppe 1495 Montauk Hwy Mastic 631 874-8425