Band News
| Name: | Mr. John Whyte |
| Subject/Grade Teaching: | Band – Grade 5 |
| Education: | B.F.A. from UW–Milwaukee M. Ed. From Carthage College Extensive post-graduate work |
| Professional Experience: | KUSD Band Director since 1980 Trumpet Instructor since 1971 U.S. Army Musician, 1968-1971 |
| Conferences/Special Projects: | Member, UW-Parkside Community Band Member, Kenosha “Pops” Concert Band Member, Lord of Life Brass |
| Contact: | jwhyte@kusd.edu |
September
BAND NEWS: IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS OF FIFTH-GRADE STUDENTS!
* All interested fifth-graders will receive a handout for parents, regarding Band, during September 2-5.
* Please complete, detach, and return the form, from the bottom of that handout, by September 8.
* Feel free to contact me, if you have any questions regarding the school Band offerings. Thank you!
Mr. John Whyte, Band Teacher E-mail: jwhyte@kusd.edu Telephone (voice-mail): 653-8815
October
BAND NEWS: IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR PARENTS OF BAND STUDENTS
• An “ideal” practice week would be 30 minutes every day (i.e. 210 minutes)
• A “minimal” practice week would be 20 minutes, four days (i.e. 80 minutes)
• Please contact me, if you have any concerns regarding your child and Band.
Thank you!
Mr. John Whyte Telephone (voice-mail): 653-8815 E-mail: jwhyte@kusd.edu