WCASD Band Program

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Mr. Pursell, Band Director

East Goshen and Hillsdale Elementary Schools

An optional musical enrichment program for all students in grades 4-12.

What Is In This Presentation?

About The Teacher

My name is Mr. Kyle Pursell. I have been teaching music for the last 14 years. I went to West Chester University where I received a Bachelor’s degree in Music Education. I love playing music, skiing, hiking, surfing, playing video games, and eating great food!

In 4th grade, your child has the option to learn one of these instruments.

Though there are other musical instruments, these are the band instruments we offer to our students.

Check out what the different instruments sound like!

4th Grade Band Program Outline

Weekly Band Lessons

• Meet once a week for a 30 minutes, in a group with approximately 4-8 other students.
• The lesson DAY will remain the same each week, but the lesson TIME will change weekly.
• Students are expected to practice the assignment given during the group lesson, on their own, the other days of the week.

Concert

• Beginning Band will perform in the spring concert.
• Concert attire will be a EGE Music Department T-Shirt and black or blue bottoms.

Sample Rotating Band Schedule

Group C (Clarinet) Group E(Trumpet) Group F(Flute) Group J(Sax) Group O(Sax) Group P(Perc)

Tom George Joey Tommy Samantha Richard

Claire Holly Jose Breanna Jocelin Paul

Kenny Declan Steven Anthony Dennis Laura

Alyssa Ashley Lauren Paula Lynn Harry

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Students will not be pulled from Lunch or Recess for band lessons.

How do you join the band?

1. Submit this Google Form by September 13th.

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• Rent the instrument that your child selected to play.

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• Purchase the book that goes along with your instrument
1. Flute, Clarinet, Alto Sax, Trumpet, Trombone, and Baritone purchase “Essential Elements Book 1”
2. Percussion will purchase “Essential Elements Book 1” and the “Alfred Drum Method Book 1” by Sandy Feldstein and Dave Black.

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• Beginning Band lessons will begin during the week of September 15th:

East Goshen Students will have their lessons on Monday.

Hillsdale students will have their lessons on Thursday.

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• You will receive a copy of your child’s lesson schedule via email, one week before lessons begin. Classroom teachers will receive a hard copy to keep posted in the classroom. A hard copy schedule will also be posted outside the band room.

Things to Consider when joining the band

• Elementary School lessons are PULL OUT lessons. Students are responsible for making up any missed classroom work.

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• Your child is expected to be present in group school lessons and practice their instrument on their own, at home, on the other days of the week.

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• Learning an instrument takes practice, patience, and dedication. It will be difficult at times but I promise you that you can do it!

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• Your child should be practicing at home around 2 hours a week. Never make practicing a punishment for a child.

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• Students should come prepared for lessons knowing their assigned songs. They should also be on time for their lesson with their instrument and book.

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• Find a nice quiet place for your child to practice in your home.

Where can I rent an instrument?

WCASD recommends the following local, reputable music stores for their quality instruments and exceptional school service.

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Alto Saxophone, Flute, Clarinet, Trumpet, Baritone, Trombone and Percussion Book

Additional Percussion Book

Click the logo to be directed to the online rental page

Questions? Email me at kpursell@wcasd.net

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Mr. Kyle Pursell, Band Director

East Goshen and Hillsdale Elementary Schools

I look forward to meeting all of you and making music together. This year is going to be great!