Please contact Catherine Iatesta regarding band questions. She is teaching band at Mitchell. [email protected]

http://musicwithmsiatesta.weebly.com/

Honors Band Auditions

Honors Band is a group of 5th graders from all five elementary schools that rehearses on Tuesday afternoons from 3:30-4:30 PM at the Newman School. Auditions will take place on ??? at Newman with Ms. Penn. [email protected]

Beginning Band Information

Beginning Band information will be going home with students soon. Please cut the form off the brochure and return it to school by Sept. ????. 

Private Lessons

Private lessons are a great way to supplement what your child is learning in string or band class. The one-on-one time is helpful in developing good habits for years to come. Please go to the following website to find out more information:


Practice Suggestions

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It is important that students practice the music we are working on in class for at least 20 minutes every day. Please help your student create a regular practice schedule. Yes, practicing is not always fun, but there are ways to make it fun and the payoff of practicing will be great!

Suggestions:
• practice slowly first
• practice fingering the notes
• figure out mistakes and work on them
• practice in a quiet area free of distractions
• if you are getting frustrated, take a break from practicing and go back later
• practice with a friend once in a while
• practice along with the CD from the book
• put on a short concert for family or friends

Instrument Rental and Repair

The Needham Public School District works with the David French Music Co. for renting and repairing instruments. Below is their contact info.:
76 Otis Street
Westborough, MA 01581
1-800-366-5993/1-508-366-5994
Fax: 1-508-366-2343
http://www.davidfrenchmusic.com/