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• Ask your child to give you private concerts and perform his/her practice material for you

• Arrange a regular time and a quiet place for your child to practice

• Come up with a reward system for daily practicing

• Keep your child’s instrument in good repair

• If your child plays clarinet, saxophone, or oboe, make sure s/he has at least three working reeds at all times

• Get a metronome! (or use the free one at http://www.metronomeonline.com)

• Encourage your child to be extra careful with his/her instrument. 

• Repair costs are high and sometimes damage cannot be fully undone!

• Teach your child to be prepared and on time to each rehearsal or lesson

• Make faithful attendance at all band activities important to you and your family. 

• Your support matters!

• Notify Mr. Solis if your child will be absent for rehearsals or lessons

• Get involved with the music boosters!

• Be sure that fundraising money, forms, and practice charts are turned in on time.

• Your enthusiasm and interest makes a difference!