Homework
Things to practice
Band Music. MakeMusic Cloud, Numbers out of the Book. 8notes.com Google "free sheet music on Your Instrument"
Band Music. MakeMusic Cloud, Numbers out of the Book. 8notes.com Google "free sheet music on Your Instrument"
Just like any other class, Band has homework. However, it might look a little bit different than what you would see in another class. Just as you need to practice what you learn in your academic classes and even on the field for sports, band requires practice in order to get better!
A student will improve their musical abilities significantly more by practicing a little each day instead of practicing for a longer period of time once or twice a week. Much of practicing involves the building up of muscle memory and if we leave that training for even a few days the muscles will "forget" what they learned. As a result, music practice cannot be "crammed" like a person might do for a test. Success in music can only be achieved through the repetitions that a daily practice routine brings!! Regular consistent practice is the "homework" for Band and insures musical growth, successful lessons and a good grade in Band!
The general rule for WMS students is to practice 15 minutes per day 7 days a week (105 minutes per week). Advanced students will practice more. The idea is to establish the relationship between practicing and success in band. If you practice more you will earn good grades, play better and enjoy it more!
A student will improve their musical abilities significantly more by practicing a little each day instead of practicing for a longer period of time once or twice a week. Much of practicing involves the building up of muscle memory and if we leave that training for even a few days the muscles will "forget" what they learned. As a result, music practice cannot be "crammed" like a person might do for a test. Success in music can only be achieved through the repetitions that a daily practice routine brings!! Regular consistent practice is the "homework" for Band and insures musical growth, successful lessons and a good grade in Band!
The general rule for WMS students is to practice 15 minutes per day 7 days a week (105 minutes per week). Advanced students will practice more. The idea is to establish the relationship between practicing and success in band. If you practice more you will earn good grades, play better and enjoy it more!
Suggested Practice Plan - minimum 15 minutes
- 2 minute warm-up
- 2 minutes scales
- 8 minutes practice class materials - concert music and book work
- 3 minutes practice music that you enjoy
