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:

Encinitas Holiday Parade – Sat, Dec 6 Winter Concert – Thurs, Dec 11 Festival Competition – Sat, April 25 Spring Concert – Thurs, June 4

Materials Needed

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

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

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, game-like 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

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