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• We have several students in the process of recording a variety of etudes and scales for the Middle School All-State Band auditions.  Students are to submit a recording and are selected based on accuracy of notes, rhythms and articulations as well as tone and style.  The students will find out results in January.
• Students are given a weekly lesson and asked to submit a daily practice card at each lesson.  Please encourage your child to develop a daily practice routine.
• As always, thank you for your continued support and encouragement you give you child to practice and perform up to their level of ability.

Sixth Grade Band-Deb Jensen
• We are preparing for our Christmas concert on Thursday, Dec. 6 at 7:00 p.m. in the high school gym.  Each rehearsal is spent on our Christmas selections as well as etudes in our Essential Elements band series.
• All students are given a individual lesson each week.  They are to hand in a practice time chart each week.  We appreciate your continued support in establishing a good practice routine.
• The focus with this beginning group is to improve each students note, rhythm and articulation performance.  Each student is given weekly lessons and with good daily practice habits they should advance to a junior high level by summer.  Please encourage daily practice.

Fifth Grade General Music-Deb Jensen
• The fifth grade students have been learning note names, rhythms and general music terms to assist us in reading music.  We have been singing, learning and listening to different styles of music such as jazz, bluegrass and classical styles.
• Since the Christmas season is right around the corner we are starting to sing a variety of Christmas selections.  We hope to see you at our Christmas concert on Thursday, Dec. 13 at 2:00 in the high school gym.