Hello to all again. As you may or may not know, I have returned to PEI safely to begin another teaching year at Morell. I would like to take the opportunity to thank all of you who sent me mail while away and another thanks to all of you who asked about my safety while over there. Time does not slow with the absence of any given person though, so there is news for all of you who are participating in the Band program and for all of the parents who visit this site either regularly or irregularly so here goes:
Band practice has started again for another year and the schedule is as follows;
Grade 8/9 Band – Mondays from 3:15 to 4:40
Grade 11/12 Band – Tuesdays from 3:15 to 4:40
Grade 7 Band – Wednesdays from 3:15 to 4:40
I would ask that the students be picked up no later than 4:45 on Band rehearsal days and want to remind everyone that if school is cancelled in the morning or part way through the day, then after school practice is also cancelled.
Testing will take place each Monday for the grade 9 to 12 students and the tests will be done in the following order;
Bflat, E flat, A flat and F Major. All scales are to be played in eigth notes at about 100 to the quarter and slurred two tongued two. Students are allso responsible for testing the scale in thirds and the arpeggio for each scale on each date. Scales are due on the date assigned and 10 marks will be lost for each day that they are late (the student will be given zero after 5 days and lose the option of retesting for a higher mark unless they have a note from a parent or guardian stating that the student was home sick or excused for family reasons). If the scale is tested on the date due, then the student retains the right to retest for a higher mark at a future time. There is a link to scales on this page in the event that you need it at home or have forgotten your scale sheets in school.
If you have any questions, do not hesitate to call the school or drop in to see me. I hope you all have a great semester and continue to work hard in all your classes.
Have fun, work hard, take a risk and make a difference.
Mr D
