Concert Band (7th
and 8th grade)
2005-2006
E-mail:whitewaterband@fcboe.org
This course is designed to give the student a love and understanding of all types of music by learning to perform the best of the available band literature.
1. Be on time to every class and rehearsal.
2. When you enter the room you are expected to get your instrument out and sit without talking or playing. You must be seated one minute after the tardy bell rings.
3. Gum, candy, food or drinks are not allowed in the bandroom.
4. Students must have their instrument, music folder, reeds and valve oil, etc. for every class.
5. Have the daily personal planner at your stand each day.
6.
Students
are responsible for knowing all the dates on the band calendar. Missing a concert, rehearsal or event because
they did not check the calendar or did not listen in class is considered
unexcused.
1. Students are responsible for the music and instruments that are checked out to them. All forms and permission forms need to be turned in on time.
2. Students should help keep the bandroom clean at all times.
3. All percussion players must have their own snare drum and stick bag. The bag needs to contain snare sticks, timpani sticks, yarn mallets and bell mallets. The band will not provide these items.
Grades:
The grades will be calculated as follow:
Daily Class Work: 50%
Students will be given points based on preparation for class. Bringing their instrument, music and pencil will figure into the overall grade.
Students will be given weekly playing and written test.
Band Homework/ Practice Records: 20%
The practice record is due either Mon. or Tues. of each week. To receive an “A” on the practice record for the week, they will have to practice 5 days a week, 30 minutes a day. Students may also submit their practice record over the internet.
Classroom Behavior
and Expectations
Students are expected to demonstrate proper and responsible behavior. They are also expected to give their best effort for every class. A system of progressive consequences has been developed to deal with offenses that are in nature of nuisance rather than serious problems. These consequences are not given for offenses of a more serious nature which demand the immediate attention of the band director and/ or the school administration. Disrespect or disobedience will call for immediate disciplinary actions. Each student will begin at 0 the 0 level at the beginning of each 9 weeks. The following are the levels and the corresponding consequence.
1st infraction - Detention
w/ Mr. Melton 4th
infraction - Office Referral
2nd infraction- Detention w/ Mr.
Melton 5th
infraction - Office Referral
3rd infraction- Parent Contact
Students who demonstrate the correct classroom behavior, participate in class, and show a good positive attitude will be rewarded with extra time on their practice record, extra points, demerits being erased, etc
Performances:
Students have to show a positive attitude and contribute in class in order to perform.
All performances count as a test grade. Parents should clear all commitments on days of concerts. All Concert Band members are required to attend performances.
Football Band (7th and 8th Grade)
The members of the Concert Band have the option of joining football band. The football band will perform at the home football games and pep rallies. To be a member of the football band the student must complete the following requirements: 1) play the audition for Symphonic or Concert Band and 2) Attend the scheduled rehearsals and games. Any Concert Band member who has attended the rehearsals and performances for football band and Concert Band and have shown a superior behavior and attitude will be eligible to go on any scheduled spring band trip.
1. The Concert Band will rehearse afterschool on Wednesday’s. Leave Wednesday open for that rehearsal day.
2. To be in Concert Band students must attend rehearsal. Students can be removed from the performing band for not attend rehearsals and performances.
3. If a student needs to be absent from a rehearsal, then a note signed by the parent explaining the reason must be given to the director before the absence or the absence is considered unexcused.
4. Please try to schedule all doctor’s and dentist appointments on days other than rehearsal days.
1. The band room has shelves that can be used to store instruments during the day. Since shelves do not have locking doors, it is a good idea to put some type of locking device on the case. This will help in providing maximum security.
2. All instrument cases and books must be clearly identified with the student’s name at all times. The completion of this will be used in the grading process.
Band
Fee/ Supplies Needed For Class:
Each student will need a 1/2inch clear vue notebook, 10 sheet protectors and a band instrument tag. THE GOOD NEWS-the band is buying all these supplies at a greatly reduced rate. The whole package of supplies is only $8.00. If you would like your name pre-printed on the instrument tag it will be $9 for the package. You don’t have to go out and buy the supplies yourself. The band will have the binders and band instrument tags available for sale. We will collect the money the first week of school.
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Books needed for class:
8th Grade Class members: 150 Original Exercises and Foundations
for
7th Grade class members:
Foundations for
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Please return this portion to the band director. Due
Friday, Aug. 12, 2005
I have read the Concert Band syllabus and realize what is expected for the 2005-2006 school year. I also realize that being a member of the Concert Band that I am expected to come to rehearsals and performances.
______As a member of the Concert Band, I would like to join the football band. I understand from the letter above the requirements to be in that band.
Students Signature________________________________________Student E-mail___________________
Parents Signature_________________________________________Parent E-mail____________________
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