Hello;
These are unprecedented times and we are all agents of change in the education system and band is no different. We are working hard at Westwood to maintain lesson continuity and provide opportunities for students to continue their learning regardless of the challenges and unique situations that lie head.
Right now the best thing you can do is to make sure you have access to your instrument with you at home. If you have not done so already, you need to stop by the school and pick up (or make arrangements to pick-up) your instrument along with your music for jazz and/or concert band. Large instruments need to be placed in their cases or travel bags and percussionists may be able to take some large instruments home, as well. See Mr. Edwards or Mr. Walden for further assistance.
Shortly, I will be posting on the band website (www.bandatwestwood.com) a series of lessons that will be able to be completed at home in preparation for your performance midterm, which will happen upon your return to in-class instruction. In the days ahead we will be exploring the possibility of having students Skype or FaceTime any performance questions or problems you may be having so I can do one on one live lesson with you. This technology is tried and true and private instructors have been using it for years around the world as a way of connecting with their students.
In addition please remember that written reflection number three is due on the 25th. As a slight change for some of you (in alignment with social distancing protocols) this assignment cannot be handed in and MUST be emailed to: greg.edwards@sjasd.ca
Any assistance needed for completing this assignment has already been posted in the drop-down menu above entitled: written reflection information.
Again, we really appreciate everyone’s patience as we do our very best to adjust to these fluid and unprecedented circumstances.
If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Mr. Edwards.
