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The Chassell High School Band is made up of 7th - 12th grade students. Throughout the year the band performs a Christmas, Spring and Festival concert. During basketball season the Chassell Band transforms into a pep-band performing works like: Slow Ride, 25 or 6 to 4, YMCA, Gimmie Some Lovin, Wooly Bully and Get Ready for This.
STRAWBERRY PARADE - Saturday, July 12
Come down and watch the Chassell High School Band March in the annual Chassell Strawberry Festival Parade.
Congratulations to the following 2008 Graduates!
Nicole Clement - Clarinet
McCall Sayen - Flute/Piccolo
Rachel Antioho - Alto Clarinet/Percussion
A Special thank you to all those who helped make the Chassell Country Western Show go well this year. A special thank you to the following back up band members, without you the show would not be possible!If you see any of these guys on the street be sure to let them know what a great job they did!
Back up band members:
Bill Kautto
Kevin Maki
Randy Bell
Mike Jutila
Clint Kyro
Mike Roberts
The Importance of Music Education
Expressing ourselves is one of human kinds greatest gifts. By nature we crave artistic outlets to channel our emotions and inspirations. Throughout history the arts have flourished and constantly evolved. Music specifically is everything we think and everything we do, it is our sound, emotions and movements. Music enables students to express themselves as well as understanding the expression of others.
The study of music sharpens a student’s perception, raises their level of appreciation and expands horizons. The emotions and thoughts a student cannot articulate with language are best expressed through the arts.
Studying music also provides an accessible avenue to study other cultures which help a student better understand mankind and our relationship with other human beings. The attributes of music education do not stop at the door of a music classroom; they forever continue to enhance the quality of student’s lives.
Music teaches more than just music:
1.Establishment of high achievement standards transferable to other academic subjects.
2.Development of keen problem solving patterns.
3.Establishing collaborative teamwork habits through communication skills.
4.Understanding flexible thinking and adapting the known to the unknown.
5.Improvement of reading comprehensions, motor proficiency, spatial awareness and listening ability.
6.Mastery of a given challenge while raising personal standards.
7.Increasing self-esteem, self-confidence and self-discipline.
Ideas of what music teaches derived from: Miles, R. ed. (1998) Teaching Music Through Performance in Band Vol 2. GIA Publications, Inc. Chicago. Chapter 7, Tim Lautzenheiser.
Parents are one of the most influential factors to a student’s growth in band.Below are some suggestions that may help you, as parents, to provide a helping hand for your musician.
1.Show interest in your child’s music study. Encourage them even when the going gets tough (for both of you)
2.Encourage your child to practice on a regular basis
3.Provide a comfortable place for your child to practice without distractions
4.Make sure your child’s instrument is in good working order. Consider upgrading their instrument from the one they started on in 5th grade.
5.Encourage your child to take private lessons. Private lessons are not only for student musicians who think they may be struggling, but also for the very successful and talented musicians who want to continue challenging themselves.
6.Teach your child to prompt for rehearsals, performances and lessons.
7.Listen to your child play and encourage them to play for other people or groups.
8.Make it a point to attend as many musical activities as possible
9.Be active in the Chassell Township Schools band boosters, called 'Notes From Home'.
10.Call the director at school when you have questions, concerns or lack of information.
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