This week all band students recorded their first video assessment of the year via Flip Grid. Ms. Kluga so enjoyed the opportunity to hear each student perform individually, and offer them personalized feedback. Students will use this assessment to form a personalized learning plan for our year together – what musical concepts they are confident in, and what concepts they will focus on improving.
You should have received your child’s video and feedback link via e-mail. Enjoy their performance!
At this week’s band lessons, we will begin to use a new app called UpBeat. This platform combines the social meeting abilities of Zoom, with the recording abilities of Acapella. Ms. Kluga looks forward to using this tool to enhance our music virtual learning experience! Check it out at https://upbeatmusicapp.com/
Students can earn extra credit by attending a guided practice session, or an extra help appointment.
Practice sessions are offered weekly by our upperclassmen, and are held both in person (socially distanced with instrument PPE) and over zoom. The date/time is communicated in my class announcements.
Ms. Kluga is also always available for extra help by appointment.
We will meet Thursday 10/15 from 2-3. Please arrive early so that we can begin promptly at 2.
Practice with the A-ccompany app to help you learn your music. Check out this video on all the cool features. FYI – part assignments are posted under Jazz Band Documents on Dashboard.
If you need help, attend a guided practice session or please ask Ms. Kluga. Happy practicing!