We have begun our adventure that is solo & ensemble. At this point, students must remain focused on their objective and hopefully that objective is to work hard and progress on their individual instruments so that a successful performance is achieved. This includes remaining focused during class time. I have many students in each hour and I try to cycle through the students so I see each one at least once every two weeks. This is a challenge for me but can be done.
While I am working with those other students, those who remain in practice rooms or band room must continue to practice their music and not practice their gossip. :) Yes, I do know that conversations may occur in band during class time. However, you have minimize these conversations. Every time you carry on a conversation with someone, that is at least 5 minutes of lost practice time. Think about that you may do this several times in a class period, for sake of argument let's say 3 times. That's 15 minutes per class. Multiplied by 2.5 times per week until solo & ensemble qualifications (Feb. 28 - 6 weeks away from now), and you get 90 minutes of lost practice time just inside of class. If that happens outside of class, the time spent talking instead of playing becomes even more difficult to track. Bottom line, stay focused and work hard in class. Work with me (Mr. Werner) whenever possible and as many times as possible.
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