Transcript Welcome to the Diegueno Band! Ms. Megan Loperena (760) 753-6241 x3314

Welcome to the
Diegueno Band!
Ms. Megan Loperena
(760) 753-6241 x3314
megan.loperena
@sduhsd.net
For your convenience, this
presentation will be posted on our
website following Back to School Night.
Our class website:
http://teachers.sdushd.net/mloperena
Please check here for updated information:
 Announcements
 Performance Schedules/Calendar
 Practice and PE Logs
 Practice Tips, Music Store info, Links
Class Requirements
25% Participation
(Bringing instrument to class, bringing music,
turning in small assignments, etc)
25% Performances
(Emergency excuses accepted in writing or email
only)
25% Practice Logs
(4 hours every two weeks OR SmartMusic)
25% PE Logs
(8 hours every month)
This year’s performance schedule:
Advanced Band
The full schedule was handed out to you
tonight. Highlights are as follows:
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Encinitas Holiday Parade – Sat, Dec 6
Winter Concert – Thurs, Dec 11
Festival Competition – Sat, April 25
Spring Concert – Thurs, June 4
Materials Needed
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Instrument - We have a limited number of
school instruments – if many students have
their own or can rent from a music store, they
can free these up for other students.
Instrument Supplies – cleaning swabs, reeds
(which wear out quickly and need to be
replaced), sticks, neck straps, etc.
If you need any help acquiring supplies, please let Ms. Loperena know
Materials Needed
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Music Binder – Needs to be a 3-ring binder
(clear page covers not necessary).
Concert Attire – Long black pants or floor
length black skirts, long sleeved white
button-up shirt, and black shoes.
(Cummerbunds and bow ties will be
provided.)
If you need any help acquiring supplies, please let Ms. Loperena know.
Materials - Optional
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Tuner (available on SmartMusic)
Metronome (some are combo with a tuner –
also available on SmartMusic)
Hand Cart for heavy instruments:
example available at target.com
Extra books of “fun music” for use at home:
available at music stores or jwpepper.com
Finale SmartMusic
SmartMusic is an exciting, interactive, gamelike music coaching system that assures
students never have to practice alone! It is
able to hear what your student is playing and
provide instant feedback and practice
guidance. It may be used to fulfill the
practice log requirement.
www.smartmusic.com
Diegueno Music Boosters
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The Boosters (like the PTSA) are a parent group that
works to enhance the music program through
funding, volunteerism, and administrative help.
Anyone can join by making a donation (of any size)
and may attend meetings held on the Third Thursday
of each month in the band room.
Introducing: Karen Christie,
Booster President