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WHS Concert Band October Newsletter

From the Desk of Mr. Klein and Thew

WHS Concert BandOctober NewsletterFrom the Desk of Mr. Klein and Thew

Welcome back to another exciting year of Wind Band at Watertown High School! Welcome back to another exciting year of Wind Band at Watertown High School!

Hello! The band has been hard at work providing music at every Watertown Raider home football game, as well as practicing fundamentals that will help build their individual musician ship as the year goes on. We're also excited to say that this is the first year that the band has ever put on a field show as you may have seen students playing "Fireball" and "Land of 1000 Dances" at the October 11th football game on Victory field. In these newsletters you'll find information about upcoming events, general resources for instrumental music, and happenings in the world of Watertown Fine Arts!

See the band in action! See the band in action!

WHS band .mp4

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Upcoming Dates Upcoming Dates

10/25 - Football Game

11/28 - Football Game

What else is going on in the fine arts department?! What else is going on in the fine arts department?!

Watertown Fine arts facebook page

New York Trip New York Trip

You or your student should have recieved a packet about the New York trip. We are currently working on fundraising to lower the cost, but if you have ideas please communicate them to us! There is an informational meeting for students after school on 10/23 as well as one for parents later that evening on zoom from 6:30-7:00PM. Students can also join this google classroom for relevant due dates, itineraries, etc.

NYC Google Classroom

Google Classroom for grades Google Classroom for grades

Check google classroom, not powerschool, to see students' most recent grades!

Join us on remind! Join us on remind!

This is a great way to stay updated about all things band. You can join using the link below.

HS Band remind

Miscellaneous! Miscellaneous!

Practicing

We recommend students play their instrument 3+ times a week for at least 100 minutes in total time throughout the week to build muscle memory and reinforce habits taught in class.


Private Lessons

Want to be get better, quicker? PRIVATE LESSONS are the way to go!

Here is a great resource for private lesson instructors in the area. Private lessons are the quickest way for your budding musician to grow!


You can also check out Powers Music School in Belmont (on Concord Street near Belmont Center).


Clarinet and Saxophone Players-Reed Talk!

As we all are getting settled into school, one of the quickest ways for clarinets and saxophones to instantly sound better is to have a set of quality reeds.


It's important for how good each person sounds so they can work on other things. Having a set of quality reeds makes that easier!


Here are the only type of reeds that I recommend:


Clarinet Reeds

Elementary strength 2.5, 6th Grade strength 3, 7th-12th strength 3.5

Bass Clarinet Reeds

Strength 3

Alto Saxophone Reeds

Elementary/6th strength 2.5, 7th-12th strength 3

Tenor Saxophone Reeds

Elementary/6th strength 2.5, 7th-12th strength 3


Gift Items for the Band Student

Here are some ideas if you are thinking of getting your band student some quality goods.

Meet the Teachers! Meet the Teachers!

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Mr. Thew

Maxwell Thew, a Band Director, holds a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education from the University of Idaho and a Master's Degree in Music Education from the American Band College at Central Washington University. He has taught in Oregon for 4 years and in Massachusetts for 5 years. During his time in Oregon, he successfully led his groups to the OSAA state band for 2 years and jazz band for 2 years. He is recognized for his ability to facilitate rapid growth in the programs he oversees. His primary focus is on musicians of all levels to succeed and nurturing the development of well-rounded individuals.

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Mr. Klein

Spencer Klein is primarily the pop and rock music teacher at Watertown High School, but enjoys working with the band to get back to his french horn roots. Spencer holds two bachelor's and one master's degree from Boston University in Music Education (M.M) and Brass Performance (B.M). Originally from Seattle Washington, Klein likes to play basketball and write music in his free time.

Contact us! Contact us!

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