Essential Books for Band
Funded Oct 22, 2009Sorry about the delay in my "THANK YOU". We have been having a great time playing through as many songs in our new band books as we can. Your books have been lovingly written in: note names, fingerings, counting.
The band books you gave us have given every child in class the opportunity to take a book home and practice. Surplus books have been available for in class use when children forget to bring their books to school.
We have played through songs such as Jingle Bells, Twinkle Little Star, Skip to My Lou, and Alouette. We have been able to play simple band arrangements like When the Saints Go Marching In (they loved that at Super Bowl Time!), and Old MacDonald.
We are currently on number 75 in the book. Our final test is on number 112. As we move closer to our final test, we will also be preparing for our final concert.
The books you provided have given every child a visual picture of what their fingers should look like for each note, a DVD introduction to playing, and a CD accompaniment for songs through number 58. It has been a great help for children to be able to take these resources home.
Their success in playing is your success.
Thank you!”
With gratitude,
Mrs. Brewster