Transcript Welcome To The Eastchester Middle School Band

Welcome To The
Eastchester Middle School
Band
Everything You Always Wanted
To Know About Band… But Were
Afraid To Ask.
• Course Prospectus
• Grading Rationale
• Classroom Expectations
• Band Supply List
• Band Benchmarks
• Band Do’s and Don’t’s
• Practice Tips
Course Prospectus
School Phone: (914) 793-6130
Voice Mail: 4595
Concert Band is comprised of 3 separate
bands of 6th, 7th, and 8th graders. Both the
student’s individual playing skills and the
ensemble playing skills are developed during
the course of the school year. Individual
playing skills are covered in small group
lessons. Ensemble playing skills are covered
in band class.
Small group lessons are part of the course
offering and required of all band students.
These lessons are scheduled on a rotating
basis so the student does not miss the
same class continually.
The band will perform a varied selection of
band literature during the course of the year.
There will be two scheduled performances
during the school year, one in late December
and one in late May. The band will also
perform at various school assemblies.
Attendance at both performances is required.
Proper concert attire (white top, black bottoms,
and dress shoes) is expected.
If, for any reason, a student misses a concert
performance, an alternate assignment will be
required to make up the grade. This
assignment will involve a 3 to 5 page paper on
a famous composer, a musical instrument or
historical period in music. If this is needed, a
packet containing all the information will be
given to the student.
Grading Rationale
Grading Breakdown:
• Performance grade - 20%
• Lesson & Classroom Attendance- 35%
• Weekly Lesson Assignments- 25%
• Classroom Behavior- 20%
• Extra Credit opportunities available
Skill development assignments will be given
on a weekly basis. Skills will include, but not
be limited to, scales, rhythms, fingerings,
pitches, and specific exercises in the method
book, ED SUETA, BOOKS 1-3.
Supplemental material for rhythms and
scales will be provided to each student.
Classroom Expectations
• Behavior will be governed by the Eastchester
Middle School code of Conduct.
• In addition, no student shall handle or play on any
other student’s instrument
• Students will be expected to have their
instrument, whether privately owned or rented,
labeled with a luggage tag, masking tape or other
appropriate material. It must clearly indicate the
student’s name, address and telephone number.
•Parents must keep a record of the make, model
and serial number of the instrument.
• All students are expected to have their instrument,
music folder, lesson book, and a pencil for all
classes.
Classroom Expectations
Continued
• All students are expected to be
on time for all classes and lessons.
• Each student will be required to
keep a lesson schedule in his or
her band folder. This schedule will
include the dates and times of their
upcoming lessons. Students are
required to have their classroom
teacher initial this form before
attending a lesson.
Middle School Band Supply List
• 3 HOLE SPIRAL BINDER
• PLASTIC INSERTS (for music sheets)
• #2 PENCILS
• FOUR RICO #2 AND #21/2 REEDS (for saxophone and
clarinets only)
• VALVE OIL (trumpets only)
• SLIDE OIL (trombones only)
• DRUMSTICKS AND PRACTICE PAD (drummers only)
• AN INSTRUMENT IN GOOD WORKING ORDER
• ED SUETA BOOK ONE (6th grade)
• ED SUETA BOOK TWO (7th grade)
• ED SUETA BOOK THREE (8th grade)
INSTRUMENT POLICY
• You
may drop off your instrument
in the Bandroom by 7:15 am
• DO NOT leave your instrument
in the hallway outside the
Bandroom!
• You should take your instrument
home each day to practice. DO
NOT leave it in school overnight.
E.M.S Band Benchmarks
At the end of each school year the following
skills should be mastered by band students:
6th Grade:
• Memorization of 4 scales
• Basic level of technical proficiency on
instrument (including tone, technique, and
range)
• Ability to sight read simple musical excerpt
(including whole note, half note, quarter notes,
eight notes, and corresponding rests)
• Passing grade on written exam covering
basic music theory including time signatures,
key signatures, dynamics, etc…
E.M.S. Band Benchmarks
7th Grade:
• Memorization of 6 scales
• Reasonable level of technical proficiency on
instrument (including tone, technique, and range)
• Ability to sight read music including 16th note
rhythms
• Passing grade on written exam
8th Grade:
• Memorization of 7 scales including one octave
chromatic
• Intermediate level of technical proficiency on
instrument including tone, technique, and range
E.M.S. Band Benchmarks
8th Grade (Continued):
• Ability to sight read music including
dotted rhythms and syncopation
• Passing grade on written exam
•_____________________________
• Opportunities for student participation in
the All County and New York State
School Music Association (NYSSMA)
festivals will be provided to all interested
students
Band Do’s and Don’ts
• DO enter and exit the Bandroom in an orderly fashion
• DO practice at least 4 days per week
• DO remember to bring your instrument and music folder to
all rehearsals and lessons.
• DO keep the Bandroom neat and clean.
• DO remain in your assigned seat during the rehearsal
• DON’T talk during band rehearsals unless called upon.
• DON’T fool around on your instrument during rehearsals.
How Do You Get To Carnegie Hall???
PRACTICE! PRACTICE! PRACTICE!!!
• Choose a time to practice. Make this time a regular part
of your evening and weekend routine.
• Find a quiet place to practice.
•Practice at least 4 days a week. As you become
comfortable on your instrument you may practice more
than 4 days a week.
• Remember: Occasionally it is helpful to practice with
another person who is in the band. This could b someone
who plays the same instrument or someone who plays a
different instrument. Call up a friend, invite them over and
have a weekend or evening jam session!
And finally…. All Band Members
Are Invited To: OUR END OF THE
YEAR TRIP TO RYE PLAYLAND!!!!
THE END
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