Dear 6th Grade Band,
(Sorry...this is a lengthy update, but I need to get this information to you.)
We survived our first week of distance learning! It was great to hear from so many of you! Over 100 students responded to the band survey, and I read each and every response. I also appreciated the Flipgrid videos and Google Classroom comments. I have over 170 students, and I promise I am doing my best to respond to each of you. If you leave me a message and don't hear back from me, then there's a good chance I just didn't see it. Message again!
I can't think of anything better than music to help us forget about the craziness that is going on in the world! I downloaded the acapella app, and I'm having fun playing duets, trios, and quartets with myself!
For this week, continue with the musical activities that are posted on the online learning page or that are in your packets. I have posted a new, fun Flipgrid video assignment. There is a really cool feature in Flipgrid where you can respond to
each other's videos with a video reply. I replied to a few of your
videos with my own video responses. Try it out! I will be posting my own fun Flipgrid video this week, too!
I am again asking you to fill out a Google form at the end of the week to show me what you've done. A new form will be uploaded every Wednesday from now until we return to school. This week, you will be asked to upload a picture or link to something that you completed for band. You can take a picture of a completed worksheet or weekly practice log, a screenshot of a completed note naming activity, copy the link to a video you watched, etc. If you made a Flipgrid video, then you will not need to upload anything to the form.
You may have noticed "due dates" on posted assignments. This is to keep us all on a schedule and help stay organized. It it okay to turn in something "late." If you miss an assignment one week and cannot go back and do it, just try to complete one the following week. We all must keep making progress while "in school." I will use grades to improve your current grade or replace missing grades from before spring break. No one should worry about their grade in band.
Finally, and most importantly, I hope you are all staying safe and healthy. Keep practicing physical distancing, but stay social with your teachers, friends, and family online or on the phone. Contact me with anything you might need.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Conard
Tuesday, April 7, 2020
Saturday, March 28, 2020
Update from Mrs. Conard
Dear Band Students and Families,
What a crazy time this is! I hope you are staying healthy and safe inside your homes. While we can't change the situation, we can make the best of it. This is a great opportunity for you to spend time with your family and do things you wouldn't normally get to do while at school. I am enjoying spending time with my husband, cat, and dog, and I am really enjoying getting to play my flute and piano a lot more than usual. Here's a little something I did this week with a few other flutists from all over the world:
I am deeply saddened to announce that the 6th grade band contest in Lytle is cancelled as well as our fun trip that was planned for Main Event. I am also very sad that the 7th and 8th grade trip to Sea World had to be cancelled because the park is closed. If there is a way to reschedule before the end of the school year, we will try. If not, we will make next year's trip even better! As of now, we are still planning for a Spring Band Concert. That date is to be determined. I appreciate all of your hard work that was put in before the break. Let's hope that we can get to perform together as a band once again this school year.
The activities I have put together for you while learning from home are meant to be fun yet educational. You may choose whichever activities sound interesting to you. A good goal is to do 5 activities each week if you can. I don't want you to stress out over this. It can be as simple as practicing your instrument or watching YouTube videos. If you feel this is too much for you to handle at this time, start with 1 activity this week and then aim to do a few more the next week. If you have trouble accessing the online links or notice a particular link is not working, please email me. At the end of each week, you will submit a google form to me so I can see how you are progressing. Assignments can be viewed in the Online Learning Tab.
I miss making music with all of you, and I know you miss band and all your friends, too. We will get through this together. Hope to see you all again very soon. If you need anything (except a hug), please email or text.
Musically,
Danette Conard
#PanthersStayConnected
What a crazy time this is! I hope you are staying healthy and safe inside your homes. While we can't change the situation, we can make the best of it. This is a great opportunity for you to spend time with your family and do things you wouldn't normally get to do while at school. I am enjoying spending time with my husband, cat, and dog, and I am really enjoying getting to play my flute and piano a lot more than usual. Here's a little something I did this week with a few other flutists from all over the world:
I am deeply saddened to announce that the 6th grade band contest in Lytle is cancelled as well as our fun trip that was planned for Main Event. I am also very sad that the 7th and 8th grade trip to Sea World had to be cancelled because the park is closed. If there is a way to reschedule before the end of the school year, we will try. If not, we will make next year's trip even better! As of now, we are still planning for a Spring Band Concert. That date is to be determined. I appreciate all of your hard work that was put in before the break. Let's hope that we can get to perform together as a band once again this school year.
The activities I have put together for you while learning from home are meant to be fun yet educational. You may choose whichever activities sound interesting to you. A good goal is to do 5 activities each week if you can. I don't want you to stress out over this. It can be as simple as practicing your instrument or watching YouTube videos. If you feel this is too much for you to handle at this time, start with 1 activity this week and then aim to do a few more the next week. If you have trouble accessing the online links or notice a particular link is not working, please email me. At the end of each week, you will submit a google form to me so I can see how you are progressing. Assignments can be viewed in the Online Learning Tab.
I miss making music with all of you, and I know you miss band and all your friends, too. We will get through this together. Hope to see you all again very soon. If you need anything (except a hug), please email or text.
Musically,
Danette Conard
#PanthersStayConnected
Wednesday, October 9, 2019
6th Grade Band News - October 2019
6th Grade Band is off to a great start! I am excited for those that returned to band this year, and super excited for all of our new students as well!
The MS Band Hall is open almost every day after school from 3:30-4:30pm for extra practice. Several students have been taking advantage of that, and they are progressing very quickly. Some are even working on the 7th-8th grade All-Region Band music!
Playing tests need to be recorded using Flipgrid app or a cell phone video submitted through Google Classroom. Students have opportunities to record their videos after school, during tutorials, lunch (M, W, F), or at home. Students that do not record their video by the due date will have to play it in class and will be limited to the number of attempts they have to play it correctly. The next playing test is posted in Google Classroom and on Flipgrid.
We are currently preparing for our first performance of the year. The Fall Concert is scheduled for Tuesday, November 5 at 6:30pm at the BMS Gym. This is a required performance for all band students. All band events are posted well in advance on the band calendar. Students cannot wait to show you what all they have learned so far this year!
Finally, students were sent home with T-shirt order forms. Forms need to be returned by Friday, October 11. Money is due by October 25.
If you ever have any questions or concerns, contact one of the band directors.
The MS Band Hall is open almost every day after school from 3:30-4:30pm for extra practice. Several students have been taking advantage of that, and they are progressing very quickly. Some are even working on the 7th-8th grade All-Region Band music!
Playing tests need to be recorded using Flipgrid app or a cell phone video submitted through Google Classroom. Students have opportunities to record their videos after school, during tutorials, lunch (M, W, F), or at home. Students that do not record their video by the due date will have to play it in class and will be limited to the number of attempts they have to play it correctly. The next playing test is posted in Google Classroom and on Flipgrid.
We are currently preparing for our first performance of the year. The Fall Concert is scheduled for Tuesday, November 5 at 6:30pm at the BMS Gym. This is a required performance for all band students. All band events are posted well in advance on the band calendar. Students cannot wait to show you what all they have learned so far this year!
Finally, students were sent home with T-shirt order forms. Forms need to be returned by Friday, October 11. Money is due by October 25.
If you ever have any questions or concerns, contact one of the band directors.
Tuesday, December 11, 2018
Christmas Concert this Friday!
Blanco 6th Grade Band Christmas Concert
What: Christmas Concert (featuring BMS 6th-8th Grade Bands)
Where: BHS Cafeteria
When: Friday, December 14 at 6:30pm (students need to be there by 6:00pm)
Dress: Nice, dressy, festive clothes.
Cost: FREE!
Invite all your friends and family! See you there!
Happy Holidays!
Tuesday, October 23, 2018
Need help with your music? After-school practice
Mrs. Conard and Mr. V are available for after-school practice most days of the week from 3:30-4:30pm. Students that want to audition for the All-Region Band MUST plan to stay after school to work on the music. Students that are new to band should also make arrangements to stay after school to get caught up with the rest of the class.
If you have any questions about after-school practice, email Mrs. Conard. There is no charge for lessons at the school.
If you have any questions about after-school practice, email Mrs. Conard. There is no charge for lessons at the school.
Wednesday, June 6, 2018
6th Grade Band Receives Straight 1s!
Congratulations to the BMS 6th Grade Band for receiving straight 1s at the Pirateland contest!
Wednesday, March 21, 2018
Pirateland Band Contest and Celebration - Thursday, April 26
On Thursday, April 26, the 6th
Grade Band will perform at the Pirateland
Band Festival at Lytle HS. There will be three judges, and we will receive
comments and ratings from the judges. Trophies will be given out to Superior
performing bands. After our performance, we will go to Main Event – San Antonio North to celebrate a year of hard work. The
cost for each student will be $20. This will include a $10 video game card, 2 slices of pizza
and a medium drink, 1 hour of bowling (socks and shoes included), and one
additional activity (laser tag, gravity ropes, or billiards). Parents are
welcome to attend the band contest and Main Event with us. There is no fee to watch the band perform or to enter Main Event, but the cost will be $20 for adults that want to eat and play
games with the band students. Students are welcome to purchase additional game cards or games if time permits.
This is a required performance for all eligible 6th grade band students. Students must have passed all classes on the 5th 6 weeks report card. Students will wear their BMS Band T-shirt with blue jeans and school-approved shoes for this performance. (A very limited amount of shirts are still available for purchase. Please contact Mrs. Conard if you need to purchase a band t-shirt.)
Schedule for April 26th:
8:00am Meet in the band hall, warm-up, load bus
8:30am Depart BMS
10:00am Arrive at Lytle HS (FM2790 S, Lytle, TX)
10:30am Band goes into the Warm-up room
11:00am Band Performs on Stage (Cheer for our kids! Performance is
free and open to the public.)
12:30-1:30pm Pizza/Video Games/Laser Tag (or Gravity Ropes) at Main Event
(1911 N. Loop 1604 E, San Antonio, TX)
(1911 N. Loop 1604 E, San Antonio, TX)
1:30-2:30pm Bowling (ALL students will participate)
3:30pm Approximate arrival time back at BMS
All payments are due by April 13th. Cash payments only. Contact Mrs. Conard if you have any questions or concerns.
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