First Sixth Grade Rehearsal

We had our first rehearsal with 6th Grade during XL yesterday! As our new schedule has not started, I am sneaking in rehearsals during XL for the month of September. Here is what we did:

We reviewed the music room rules:

1) When I am speaking you are listening.
2) When you are speaking I am listening. We never speak over each other
3) If you are playing an instrument, I promise to listen and/or play with you.
4) If I am playing, you should be listening, or playing along with me.

Then we spoke about PBIS and our core pack values and how they related to band. Students brainstormed how Pride, Attitude, Commitment, and Keep it Safe can be applied to the band room.

Last band rehearsal we played a snow ball game to gather student data about their hopes and fears about the coming school year and band. I put that data into a spread sheet and we shared the results.

Band room volunteers we called up to help hand out our first new song "Wipe Out!"

We did a little playing out of the red book. Unfortunately, XL is a short period, so we didn't have a ton of time to play, but we did review some of the learning for last year.

The next 6th grade rehearsal is September 30th during XL. Then, finally, our new band schedule starts! I can't wait!