4TH GRADE BAND STUDENTS (2010-2011 School Year)
GROUP LESSONS
For the 2010-21011 school year, most 4th grade band students will be receiving GROUP LESSONS of like instruments. For instance, if your student chooses to play the saxophone, he/she will be assigned to a lesson with other saxophones. Saxophones and trumpets will not be assigned to the same lesson time.
STUDY MATERIALS
Each student much purchase the method book that will be used for each lesson titled Ed Sueta Book 1. During a lesson, students will play exercises from the method book, and I will check them off once completed.
The students will need to bring the following materials to each lesson:
- a colored pencil/pen
- Ed Sueta Book 1 (with students name on the outside cover)
PRIVATE LESSONS
In addition to having group lessons at school, many students choose to take private lessons (see link above). Private teachers offer individualized instruction that will help each student progress at a faster rate than the students that do not study privately. Private teachers are also able to pass a student on their exercises in the Ed Sueta book. It is very important that you discuss your intent of private lessons with the private teacher that you have chosen. When your student enters private lessons, you should set goals from the very first lesson. If you do not inform your private teacher of specific goals, most will immediately jump into intense technique. These goals WILL change throughout your enrollment in private lessons (sometimes weekly).
Regardless of whether students study privately with someone, the amount of time spent practicing is going to be the single most important factor in learning an instrument.
SCHEDULING
Each student will be given a schedule by the second week of school. Students will be given lessons during the school day and pulled from academic classes. Once your student is enrolled in lessons, they will be expected to attend their assigned lesson time each week. Students will not be taken out of reading classes.
The schedule may change at anytime throughout the school year. Reasons for schedule changes vary. A student may be progressing to quickly. A student may be progressing too slowly. A student may be struggling in the accademic class that the are being pulled out of for lessons. These are the most common reasons for schedule changes for your band student.
WHEN DOES THE STUDENT ENTER 5TH GRADE BAND?
Several students will complete Book 1 during the school year. Once your 4th grader has completed book one, they may enter 5th grade band. If the students are in 5th grade band, they will need to bring their instruments every Monday and Wednesday (full band) and a new lesson time may be assigned.
Students that are moved into the 5th Grade Band during the school year are expected to participate in concerts and contests that are remaining throughout the school year.
WHAT IS THE BEST WAY TO CONTACT MRS. TESSEREAU?
The best way to contact Mrs. Tessereau is through email. Please do not leave a message on the school voicemail as I do not check that regularly. ltessereau@stclair.k12.il.us
The best way to contact Mrs. Tessereau is through email.
4th Grade Band students (2010-2011)
FLUTES
Emma Gaona
CLARINETS
SAXOPHONES
Andrew Lonsdale
Tori Kellmeyer
TRUMPETS
TROMBONES
BARITONE
Marne Hudson
TUBA
