Classroom Materials:

 

The following should be brought to rehearsal every day:

 

Instrument with proper equipment (see below)

                     

                      Brass - mouthpiece and valve oil

                     

                      Woodwinds - mouthpiece, ligature, 2 good reeds, and                                                         cleaning swabs

                     

           Percussion - 5A wooden tip drum sticks, and a practice                                           pad

                                           

Music

                      Sheet Music (provided by school)

                      Method Book - “Standard of Excellence” by Bruce Pearson

(provided by students: 6^th vol.1, 7/8 vol.2, 8^th vol.3)

 

Pencil (no pens, not even the erasable kind)

 

Single Subject Notebook

Band Handbook Continued

          

           *Instruments are to be provided by the students, along with all of the required            accessories for playing and maintaining the instruments.  Some instruments, such as            the larger brass and woodwind instruments, may be supplied to the students for a            nominal fee.

 

           *Percussionists are required to pay an equipment fee of $40 for the use and            maintenance of the school percussion instruments. This fee is due along with the            signed back page of this handbook by the end of the first week of school.

          

           *It is also highly recommended that students have a metronome and a music stand            for home. 

 

         Classroom Rules / Behavioral Expectations:

 

Classroom rules adhere to Skyridge Middle School Policy as well as the Camas School District policy.  In addition to this we have other guidelines to ensure the success of the band.

 

Classroom Rights:

 

Because you are present and participating in class, you have a right to:

          

           - Learn

           - Belong

           - Hear and be heard

           - Compassionate treatment

           - Be safe

           - Be yourself

           - Be happy

 

Classroom Ground Rules:

 

           - Respect each other and the room

           - Keep the band room a safe space

           - Tell the truth

           - No food, drinks, or gum (water only)

 

Music Calendar:

 

There are four seasonal concerts and one band festival scheduled for the 2008-2009 school year.  Other concerts may be added later in the year.

 

Date___________________Event____________________Location

 

October 28                  Fall Concert                          Garver Theatre at Garfield  

 

December 18               Winter Concert                   Garver Theatre at Garfield

 

February 7                   MS Solo & Ensemble            Location TBA

 

March 12                        Spring Concert                  Garver Theatre at Garfield

 

March 18                           Band Festival                    Location TBA

 

May 28                              Jazz Festival                      CHS Theatre

 

June 3                    Jr. Rose Festival Parade           Portland        

 

June 10                    End of the Year Concert        CHS Theatre

 

Other Important Information:

 

Practice Logs     

 

           Success of the individual contributes to the success of the band. Therefore, Practice Logs account for 20% of the grade. Practice Logs will be handed out on first day of every week and are due on the corresponding day the next week (example: Mon.-Mon.). They are to be kept in the student’s music folder and signed by the parent or guardian after each practice session. Students are required to practice at least 100 minuets each week to help develop skills and build confidence on their instrument.   

          

Private Lessons

 

           Private Lessons are highly encouraged, as they are extremely important to the band students for many reasons.  Students who take private lessons feel more confident in their playing abilities.  Private lessons reinforce the things learned in class and encourage regular practice.  Private lessons help students succeed in class and enrich the musical experience on a much more individual level.

 

 

Other 

 

- Identify instrument cases: Each case should have some type of          identification that tells the student’ name and contact info.   

 

- Instrument Storage: Students will be provided a storage area for their instruments in the band room.  The band room will be open at 7:15 am and will remain open until 3:00 pm so that you can take your instrument home. 

 

- Instrument Swapping: Sounds disgusting, doesn’t it, but I have to mention it.  Aside from the obvious health hazards (colds and viruses for example), students who are unfamiliar with an instrument can do serious damage to the instrument, and will be held responsible for the damage.  Do not play around with another person’s instrument - even if they gave you permission.

 

- Combined Rehearsals: Students may be asked to attend rehearsals after school to combine classes that would otherwise not be able to be together (prior to concerts).  Early notification will be given, and your flexibility is appreciated.

 

 

 

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