5th Grade Band Student Expectations:
*Daily Practice--the goal for home practice is 100 minutes per week (i.e.-20 minutes/5 days a week).
*Written Work--most written work will be completed during band class time.
*Instrument Care--please click "Instrument Cleaning" located in the left column for videos.
*General Care--flutes, clarinets, saxes should swab out instrument after each use.
--tumpets should oil valves at least once a week. Check and lube slides when needed.
--trombones should spray slide with water each use. Clean and grease slide every 2 weeks.
--baritones, horns, tubas should oil valves at least once a week. Check and lube slides.
--clarinets, saxes, all brass should wash mouthpiece using brush and a little soap.
*Please check out Mr. Manley's Canvas page for assignments and updates during the pandemic.
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