http://wileyelementaryband.com/blog Where Wiley Band musicians, families, and friends share their musical musings Sun, 20 Jun 2010 14:57:34 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en It's summer, the perfect time for lemonade, swimming pools, and....getting ready for band in the fall! Taking a little time over the summer to find a band instrument and materials for your child can save you time, money, and headaches in the long run. However, for band parents ... http://wileyelementaryband.com/blog/2010/06/01/summertime-is-instrument-time/ Wiley Band registration is in full swing--but only until June 1st! Make sure to reserve your spot today. Here's how: 1. Fill out the Beginning Band Registration Form (if your child is new to band) or the Continuing Band Registration Form (if your child participated in band this past ... http://wileyelementaryband.com/blog/2010/05/25/register-for-band/ So, you've filled out your band registration form and sent your check for the band fee to the Wiley PTA. Your child is all signed up for band--but wait! There are still several things you and your child need to do to get ready for band. Here, ... http://wileyelementaryband.com/blog/2010/05/17/what-to-do-nex/ After a long year of playing in band class, many kids are tempted to stuff their instruments in the closet on the last day of school and leave them there until fall. Unfortunately, forgetting about one's instrument over the summer can lead to needless frustration down the road. In this ... http://wileyelementaryband.com/blog/2010/05/16/summer-a-hot-time-to-grow-musically/ http://wileyelementaryband.com/blog/2010/05/07/check-out-our-try-day-video/ Our band students have been working all year on building their music reading skills, and they've developed the ability to understand a variety of written pitches and rhythms. Many of us have even become fluent music readers, with the ability to quickly decipher written notes and translate them into ... http://wileyelementaryband.com/blog/2010/05/03/four-steps-to-excellent-music-reading/ http://wileyelementaryband.com/blog/2010/04/08/a-band-parent-on-the-benefits-of-music-education/ All band kids and parents should hear this wonderful recording! Here, composer and music educator Jack Stamp shows us exactly why music education enriches the lives of our children. Enjoy! http://wileyelementaryband.com/blog/2009/10/28/why-music-matters/