Excellent job on seating auditions! Usually it is easy to make a decision as to who sits where, but this year everyone had a very good audition, and it was very difficult. I am excited that we have such a strong group!
Even though I give you the assignment in class, please check the website! I will often post pictures to help you in your practice. In order to encourage you to check the website, I will post a bonus question each week. If you correctly answer the question, you will receive a ticket.
Bonus question: Write in the rhythm for number #85 in the Essential Elements book.
Kathleen handed out some goals for a few of you to start working on. Please have your parents sign the paper to acknowledge that they have seen it and know that it is part of your practice. She is diligently working to make it around to everyone.
One of the posture issues that we often see as teachers is a pancake (bent) left wrist. Please see the photo below for proper left hand position:
Assignment for this week:
Posture!
Rhythm book: Lesson 3 (all)
Essential Elements: p. 22 and 23
Posture!