What's new with the ECMS Band http://www.cowetaschools.org/ecms/band/index.htm Tue, 5 Sep 2006 11:30:00 -0500 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss joel.satterfield@cowetaschools.org en-us ©Copyright 2006 ECMS Band Logo http://www.cowetaschools.org/ecms/band/Graphics/Logo.png 138 138 http://janda.acceleron.net The ECMS Band Web Page has been lauched with two new technologies added to help facilitate communication between school and home http://www.cowetaschools.org/ecms/band/index.htm http://www.cowetaschools.org/ecms/band/index.htm Thu, 13 Aug 2006 02:10:00 -0500 There will be an important meeting on August 22nd at 7:00 PM in the lucnh room. The meeting is to help parent aquire a band instrument. http://www.cowetaschools.org/ecms/band/content/handoutsforparents.htm http://www.cowetaschools.org/ecms/band/PDF/handouts/about6thgradeparentnight8_10_05.pdf Fri, 11 Aug 2006 11:30:00 -0500 The drum pad part for Concert F Decending and Lip Slurs have been added to the ECMS Band podcast http://www.cowetaschools.org/ecms/band/content/podcast.htm http://www.cowetaschools.org/ecms/band/podcast/content/ECMS_Band_Podcast_Episode_2.mp3 Tue, 15 Aug 2006 02:10:00 -0500 The ECMS Band has a complete cross-referenced music dictionary with over 500 terms. It is indexed with highligted words within definitions than can be clicked to take you to a new definition. http://www.cowetaschools.org/ecms/band/content/HandoutsforStudent.htm http://www.cowetaschools.org/ecms/band/PDF/theory/vocabulary/terms.pdf Wed, 16 Aug 2006 02:10:00 -0500 There is an entire world of instruments and choices that can be made. Use this guide to help wade through the ins and outs of getting the right instrument and accessories that are right for you. http://www.cowetaschools.org/ecms/band/content/HandoutsforStudent.htm http://www.cowetaschools.org/ecms/band/PDF/handouts/recomendations.pdf Thu, 17 Aug 2006 02:10:00 -0500 The list of what 6th graders should bring to class everyday has been distributed to the students. Remeber that we start playing on August 23rd. http://www.cowetaschools.org/ecms/band/content/HandoutsforStudent.htm http://www.cowetaschools.org/ecms/band/PDF/handouts/Required_6th_grade_materials.pdf Thu, 17 Aug 2006 02:10:00 -0500 A band handbook will be issued to parents on the August 22nd at the 6th grade parents meeting and on August 24th at the middle school open house. If there are parents who are unable to attend those times, please ask Mr. Satterfield for a copy or view and print your own copy from the ECMS Band website. http://www.cowetaschools.org/ecms/band/content/handoutsforparents.htm http://www.cowetaschools.org/ecms/band/PDF/handouts/handbook.pdf Mon, 21 Aug 2006 02:10:00 -0500 An information letter for students who have already completed one year of band has been issued to students in 7th and 8th grade. The letter describes the process for auditioning for All State and District Honor Band. If you are interested please read the letter carefully. There is a deadline involved. http://www.cowetaschools.org/ecms/band/content/handoutsforparents.htm http://www.cowetaschools.org/ecms/band/PDF/handouts/AllState_Letter.pdf Wed, 23 Aug 2006 02:10:00 -0500 A link to a great website has been added. You can listen to world class performers who are all under the age of 18. There are professional adult performers who do not perform at this level. Make sure you check it out. The best way to learn how to play with a good sound is to listen to your instrument played by a good performer. To have someone who is your age or just a bit older makes it more impressive. Theay also have a podcast. http://www.cowetaschools.org/ecms/band/content/podcast.htm http://www.cowetaschools.org/ecms/band/podcast/content/podcast.htm Tue, 29 Aug 2006 11:30:00 -0500 This video was created by the Shwob Music School in Columbus, Georgia. It shows many different aspects of the world of music that students and parents never get a chance to see. It was worth posting this so ECMS band students and parents can see what is possible in the future. http://www.cowetaschools.org/ecms/band/index.htm http://www.cowetaschools.org/ecms/band/podcast/content/ECMS_Band_Podcast_Episode_4.m4v Mon, 28 Aug 2006 11:30:00 -0500 Parents and students can use this video as a resource for the fundamentals of practice. http://www.cowetaschools.org/ecms/band/content/podcast.htm http://www.cowetaschools.org/ecms/band/podcast/content/Episode_5/Episode_5_M4V/Episode_5.m4v Tue, 5 Sep 2006 11:30:00 -0500