IGLLS Band Note #7
October 14, 2024
Iowa Great Lakes Lutheran School Band
Tom Rutt, Band Instructor
Lesson Times: Monday thru Friday per lesson schedule
8th Band rehearses @ MS - Daily - 2:21 - 2:59
7th Band rehearses @ MS - Daily - 9:50 - 10:28
6th Band rehearses @ MS - Daily - 12:59 - 1:37
5th Band rehearses @ MS - M,T,Th, F- 8:05 - 8:28
Flute: Meg Meyer, Meghan Van Drunen, Amelia Gloyd
Clarinet: Noah Obermeier, Simeon Nitzel, Cash Schoning, Charlotte Hengeveld,Jackson Doppler, Owen Egland, Isobel Obermeier, Naomi Thomas
Trumpet: Penelope Hoppe, Leslie Juza, Brayden Reynolds, Dash Van Oort,James Johnson, Pierson Van Oort
Trombone: Ethan Egland, Demetrios Hanges, Hunter Swanson, Nathan Simons
Baritone: Zoey Van Drunen
Tuba: Maya Thiessen
Notes from Mr. Rutt
Lesson Changes coming this week and next
Due to the Lutheran Teacher Conference (Oct. 17-18) and the Teacher In-service on Oct.21, we won't be having band lessons. I'll also be gone on Thursday, Oct. 24. Keep working on your songs and we'll get back together the following week.
Practice Tip:
Review some of your easier songs a few pages back to see how far you've come. The songs with whole notes are a good way to help open your tone.
Mr. Rutt
PLAY ALONG EXERCISE
Here is a video your 5th Grader can play along with on one of their favorite songs, "Lightly Row" It's on their page 9 #24. Turn up the speakers and have fun!
Got Band?
You might be hearing this phrase (see below) soon from your child - here's some advice about why Music Matters.
Mr. Rutt
"Music isn't fun anymore!" This is the clarion call of October. I'm sure you have heard your child say it. If you haven't, it's likely coming soon. But, don't worry -- it's natural and almost predictable. It's part of the ebb and flow of any rigorous activity.
The repetition and grind associated with daily rehearsals, combined with mounting academic pressures can sometimes take their toll. Add in after school activities, sports, and the other responsibilities associated with being a student, and your students might be right - music isn't always fun. Here's a secret... It's not supposed to always be fun. It's supposed to be life changing.
Yes, maybe at this very moment, music isn't "fun." But, do you know what music is? Music is worthwhile. It's character building, memory making, and friendship building. Music is working hard with the same people, fighting through the tough days, and celebrating the good ones together. Music is life changing.
Please let me know how I can continue helping make music a life-changing part of your child's life.
If there is anything you need, please don't hesitate to contact me.
IGLLS Band Website
Here is the link to our IGLLS Band Website
http://igllsband.mymusicstaff.com
Email me for a login. I sent them out in August - but can glady resend one.
Lots of good things on the website for the kids and you can always check for when their next lesson is along with what they are to practice and what is your current account balance.
Calendar:
Oct. 19 - NWIBA MS Honor Band auditions (Grades 7-8) @ Storm Lake
Dec. TBA - Holiday Lunch Band - during lunch time
Dec. 17 - 6:30 - IGLLS Christmas Concert - Grades K-3
Dec. 19 - 6:30 - IGLLS Christmas Concert - Grades 4-8
Dec. 12 - 6:00 pm - 5th Grade Band Concert @ MS Gym
Dec. 12 - 7:30 pm - MS Band/Vocal Concert @ MS Gym
Band Lesson Honor Roll
Sign your child's practice record and see their name listed here. This is a good way to let them know you are proud of their band work.
SIMEON NITZEL
ZOEY VAN DRUNEN
LESLIE JUZA
PENELOPE HOPPE
Lesson Changes:
NO LESSONS ON THURSDAY AND FRIDAY (Lutheran Teacher's Conference)
NO LESSONS ON MONDAY - OCTOBER 21 - (No School)
NO LESSONS ON THURSDAY - OCTOBER 24 (Mr. Rutt gone)
Band Lesson Schedule
Monday:
9:00 - Amelia Gloyd
9:20 - Simeon Nitzel
1:10 - Jackson Doppler
1:30 - Naomi Thomas
5:00 - Megan Van Drunen
5:30 - Zoey Van Drunen
Tuesday:
9:00 - Cash Schoning
9:20 -
1:10 - James Johnson
1:30 - Brayden Reynolds
Wednesday:
9:00 - Charlotte Hengeveld
9:20 -
1:10 - Leslie Juza
1:30 - Hunter Swanson
5:00 - Demetrios Henges
5:30 - Dashel Van Oot
6:00 - Pierson Van Oort
6:30 - Meg Meyer
7:00 - Nathan Simons
Thursday:
9:00 - Ethan Egland
9:20 - Noah Obermeier
1:10 - Isobel Obermeier
1:30 - Owen Egland
Friday:
9:00 - Maya Thiessen
9:20 -
1:10 -Penelope Hoppe
1:30 -
JoKeS
What did the waiter ask the frog?
Do you want flies with that?
What is a baker's favorite children's story?
Little Bread Riding Hood!
What do you get when you cross a frog and a rabbit?
A Bunny Ribbit!
Why is grass so dangerous?
Because it is full of blades!
Here's a little bit about Mr. Rutt
Mr. Rutt
Hometown: Fayette and Des Moines, Iowa
High School: Des Moines Roosevelt - 1979
College: Drake University - 1983
IGLLS: 2009-
Previous Schools served:
Lytton Community Schools
- 1983-86 - Instrumental Music - Grades 5 - 12
Emmetsburg Community Schools - 1986-93 -
Instrumental Music -Grades 5-8
Family:
Married Tierny in 1985 at St.Paul's Lutheran Church in Sac City, Iowa
Two children: Eric and Sarah, who married Nathan Puhl on
June 17, 2023 at Christ the King
Instrument: Trombone (like my dad and my son)
In addition to teaching private music lessons at IGLLS, I am a bus driver for the Spencer Schools, serve as chair of the Spencer ADA Council, direct the choir at Christ the King Lutheran and am a part-time janitor at Spencer Middle School. In my free time I enjoy reading, walking, biking, cooking and keeping up with my siblings Sue in Loveland, CO and David in Forest City.
My parents were both music educators. My brother and sister-in-law are band directors in Forest City, IA. My grandfathers were both ministers in the Presbyterian and Methodist churches.
Music has always been a part of my life and its fun to share this gift with our young people at IGLLS so they can add their praises to our Loving Lord in song.
IGLLS Band - Mr. Rutt
Google Voice (Texting): (571) 651-3019
Email: tcrutt@hotmail.com
Website: https://app.mymusicstaff.com/
Location: 1311 East 18th Street, Spencer, IA, USA
Phone: (712) 363-4490