Hello Families.
I am sure we are all getting to the point where quarantine is driving us nuts in many ways. Hang in there. Take care of yourself and luckily, let music be an outlet for you! Even listening to music while doing chores or dinner can help take away the stress.
Please do not let this situation steal away your music talent!
I know the basic routine we established in music has been hijacked, but do not throw away your progress! Please continue to practice and hone your craft! Use SmartMusic to your benefit! You have a an amazing program available to you that has hundreds of songs to play for fun and you get to play with a virtual band that doesn't mess up! It helps you so much, and even provides fingerings for any note!
I also want everyone to know that nothing has changed expectation wise for me. I still want to see you achieve high things and work hard. Please understand any playing test done through SmartMusic is just like a playing test at school. You have the ability to make up the test as many times as you like until you get the score you are happy with.
I am also willing to set up Zoom/Google Hangout meetings either 1on1 or as a small group if you would like to have some additional help or guidance on anything. Please! I am available for you!
Stay playing my friends!
Instrument availability and Milano's during COVID-19 times
Families, I am in conversation with the administration in regards to finding a way to get instruments to students who did not take them over break along with Milano's in regards to our situation. If this includes you, please contact me and inform me of your status so I can plan accordingly.
Milano's is willing to have our representative (Frank Lawhead) deliver "replacement" instruments to your door if you are renting from them and left your instrument at school. You will need to contact the store and work this with them for this to happen.
I am also inquiring with Milano's about what their plan is for families that might have lost income due to the coronavirus. Please be patient as this will be a topic in my meeting with administration tomorrow and while I hear back from Milano's. I will be sure to inform you all of what the plan is when the information comes.
Milano's is willing to have our representative (Frank Lawhead) deliver "replacement" instruments to your door if you are renting from them and left your instrument at school. You will need to contact the store and work this with them for this to happen.
I am also inquiring with Milano's about what their plan is for families that might have lost income due to the coronavirus. Please be patient as this will be a topic in my meeting with administration tomorrow and while I hear back from Milano's. I will be sure to inform you all of what the plan is when the information comes.
Youtube lessons for your instrument are a wonderful resource to help improve your skillset, no matter your talent level!
Just type your instrument name followed by lessons, and see all the information that is available to you!
ex: tuba lessons
Also, Noteflight is a free music notation program for you to stretch out your creative mind!
Start composing! Create a small chamber group song for you and friends to facetime and play! Or create a Jazz warm-up chart, or go crazy and write a full band piece!
Composition was such an enjoyable thing that still love and it helped me become a better musician in the process. I would love to hear what you create!
Just type your instrument name followed by lessons, and see all the information that is available to you!
ex: tuba lessons
Also, Noteflight is a free music notation program for you to stretch out your creative mind!
Start composing! Create a small chamber group song for you and friends to facetime and play! Or create a Jazz warm-up chart, or go crazy and write a full band piece!
Composition was such an enjoyable thing that still love and it helped me become a better musician in the process. I would love to hear what you create!
Please support our Instrumental Music Program!
Please take some time to read all about the PUSD tax credit program that is offered. Even a small amount helps in a big way!
If you would like to support the Instrumental Music Program at Mile High, you can download a pdf version of the form here.
If you would like to support the Instrumental Music Program at Mile High, you can download a pdf version of the form here.
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