********************************************************************************************************* ANNUAL HOLIDAY MUSIC PROGRAM THURSDAY EVENING 7:00 PM in the All-Purpose Room Featuring vocal performances by grades 1 - 5 and the Weymouth Township School Choir ********************************************************* INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC AT WTS! Weymouth Township School provides an elective instrumental music program for students in 5th – 8th grades. This program offers a wonderful opportunity that not only teaches music, but study skills, confidence, focus, and improves general math skills. Group instrumental lessons and band will be offered during regular school hours. Instrument rental fees must be covered by the family of each participating student. Lessons on the following instruments are offered:
The beginning band is designed to introduce students to the following: basic instrumental music techniques such as tone production, articulation, breath control, pitch discrimination; melodic and rhythmic concepts and patterns; practice skills and habits; solo, ensemble and full group rehearsals; a variety of instrumental repertoire; opportunities for private instruction; experiences in performing; and sound practice habits. Instructional activities include, but are not limited to, the following instrumental music activities: demonstrating basic note reading techniques; demonstrating tone production on all wind instruments; participating in exercises in rhythm patterns such as perception of two-, three-, and four-unit meters independently, and in group ensemble.
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