Homelearners Concert BandUpdate Nov 2016 I am wondering if there is interest in another 'beginner band cohort'. The group I started 3 years ago is now quite advanced, and some families have indicated they would like to have younger siblings start in a band. The group would run in Richmond on either a Thursday afternoon or Saturday morning depending on the majority of participants' availability. We would start in January if we get the enrollment (we would need 10 or more students for the group to run). Depending on numbers, it would be in my recreation room or we would rent a larger room inside my church. Please PM me on Facebook or email me at bkhoo@shaw.ca if you are interested. Home learners concert band programs Returning beginners/experienced players/absolute beginners Conductor/Director: Brenda Khoo Update Aug 2016 The time is 4-530 on Mondays, this year, and it has just gotten started up, again.I have attached the registration/information, if anyone is interested. The conductor, Brenda, can be reached at bkhoo@shaw.ca Thank you Description: students (and their parents?) will learn to play a woodwind, brass or percussion concert band instrument and how to read music . Students will be able to a) demonstrate independent skills playing a concert band instrument b) develop competence reading music notation c) memorize posture and hand position in relation to their instruments d) accurately produce pitches or strokes on their instruments e) physically demonstrate correct playing (embouchure, posture, breathing) f) maintain their instruments g) play their instruments in a variety of settings Cost of the program: $9.50 per hour Enrollment: minimum 10 students Age: minimum grade 4/nine years no maximum age Length of class: 1 1⁄2 hours Terms: Sept – Dec; Jan-Mar; April - June Equipment required: instrument and supplies, pencil, music stand, moisture towel, Other fees: Theory book will be ordered by the music teacher – cost $4.75 Essential Elements book 1 for their instrument – teacher can order these with a discount or students can buy them independently. (The band book comes with an internet based program.) Rehearsals: 11:00 – 12:30 Mondays (most likely time for returning beginners or players with some experience – entry into the existing band is upon consultation with the conductor) Possible times for new beginner cohort Mon/Tue/Wed/Thur 1:15 – 2:45 Fri 2:00 – 3:30 *If the teacher cannot teach the returning beginners at 11:00 Mondays they will move to 1:15 on Mondays) Dates: weekly from Sept 8th schedule (no classes in first term on Oct 13, Dec 22 or 29 – first term is 14 sessions) Concerts: one at Christmas, one in June...it is possible that an adult concert band will attend as a guest performing group at one or both concerts Location: The Tapestry 9280 No. 2 Rd in Richmond Start date: Sept 8 for existing cohort; date TBA for a new beginner cohort Private lessons with the teacher are available at a modest cost, or the teacher can connect you with other competent instructors in the music community. Contact Brenda Khoo at bkhoo@shaw.ca Update Nov 2015 The time is 4-530 on Mondays, this year, and it has just gotten started up, again.I have attached the registration/information, if anyone is interested. The conductor, Brenda, can be reached at bkhoo@shaw.ca Thank you |
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