First Days of Band

Last Monday our first year students participated in their first ensemble rehearsal. All beginning players reported to the band room at 2:40 to meet and practice with second year players. During this first rehearsal we did some basic warm ups, practiced our major scale, reviewed simple songs such as Hot Cross Buns and Juba and even played large parts of our first band song, Beethoven's Ninth. The students demonstrated responsibility, maturity and excitement during the rehearsal time. I was very proud of their hard work and impressed by the skills that they have developed.

Parents will be able to experience the Concert Band at this year's Spring Concert which will be held at 7pm on Thursday, May 21st in Ashford School's gym.

Thank you for all of your support and dedication at home!