Ensembles at Edison Middle School

EDISON MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND

2017 – 2018 HANDBOOK ENSEMBLES AT EDISON MIDDLE SCHOOL.

SIXTH, SEVENTH AND EIGHTH GRADE BANDS Grade level bands meet every day during the school day.

JAZZ BAND Jazz Band is an ensemble open to band students electing to further their concert band skills and become familiar with Swing, Blues, Latin, and Rock. Instrumentation in the Jazz Band includes saxophone, trumpet, trombone/euphonium, drum set, guitar, piano, and bass. Students interested in jazz band are required to audition and agree to attend Tuesday morning and Thursday afternoon rehearsals. Information will be given during the first week of school.. *CONTINUING 2017-18: French horn and Tuba will be invited to audition to perform with the jazz band at the December Concert. This will begin the late October through the December.

PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE Percussion Ensemble is open to all students enrolled in percussion at Edison. 1 st quarter: 6/7/8 Grade Percussion Ensemble; 3 rd quarter: Solo/Ensemble Contest participants; 4 th quarter: Marching Percussion. Rehearsals are held 1st quarter Wednesdays and 3rd/4th quarter Mondays, 3:00 – 4:00 pm. Students may ride the activity bus home. The activity bus departs at 4:30 pm.

CLARINET CHOIR Clarinet students will be able to join the clarinet choir during the second quarter of school. Rehearsals are held Monday’s, 3:00 – 4:00 pm. Students may ride the activity bus home. The activity bus departs at 4:30 pm.

FLUTE CHOIR has been enjoyed by the Edison Flutes for the past two years. Flute choir is pending at this point. Information will be shared when it becomes available. Rehearsals are held Monday’s, 3:00 – 4:00 pm. Students may ride the activity bus home. The activity bus departs at 4:30 pm.

POLICIES ATTENDANCE

Band students are required to attend all rehearsals, lessons and performances for which they are scheduled. Students will be given participation points, which are figured into their grade. Performances are outside of the school day.

A student may only be excused from a performance under the following circumstances: *The student is absent from school. *The director has been contacted in ADVANCE (at least three weeks prior to the performance) by a parent. *Emergency All other absences, excuses are subject to the discretion of the director.

DISCIPLINE

Proper rehearsal behavior is expected in band. Proper behavior includes respect, attentiveness, active participation, and responsibility.

All rules of conduct as stated in the Edison Middle School Handbook are officially extended to all classrooms, field trips, extra curricular activities and all other school sponsored social and/or educational events. Students engaging in misconduct beyond the school day are subject to normal school disciplinary action. Parents and students should refer to the Edison Middle School Handbook for further clarification of the school discipline policy.

UNIFORMS

SIXTH, SEVENTH AND EIGHTH GRADE BAND students will wear the Edison Band polo shirt, black dress pants, black socks, and black dress shoes. Gym shoes and yoga pants are NOT acceptable.

LESSONS

All band lessons will occur during band rehearsal. Once every two weeks, each student will receive a group lesson during band. Students will be given assignments to prepare. Student growth will be evaluated during lessons. Each assignment will indicate how well students perform the following Essential Standards: Rhythm, Fluency of Technique, Tone Quality, Interpretation and Musicianship, and Intonation. The goal for each student is to acquire skills and strategies that will enable them to advance on their instrument.

SCHOOL OWNED INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT

Any student renting a school owned instrument will assume full responsibility for the care and maintenance of the instrument until it is returned. There is a district rental fee of $35.00. The student and parent must sign out the instrument with the director. Checks may be made payable to: Community Unit School District #200. Instruments such as flute, clarinet, alto saxophone, trumpet and trombone are not school rental instruments.

RESPONSIBILITIES

WEEKLY PRACTICE

All students are responsible for practicing their instrument. Some weeks, students will have more time available to practice than others. It is necessary to prepare music and review acquired skills each week. SCALE STUDY

All band students are required to learn scales and perform them by memory. Scales are integral to a student’s success as all music is created from scales. Two scales will be required each quarter.

RUDIMENTS

Percussion will be required to perform select rudiments each quarter of school.

QUARTERLY PLAYING TESTS

All students will be required to perform an assigned song for evaluation of student growth. This performance will count as part of their grade. Evaluations will occur each quarter. Playing tests are in addition to scale study/rudiments. WRITTEN WORK

Written work will be assigned to further students’ knowledge of musical concepts studied in class. Written work will typically be completed during class and will count as part of the band grade.

EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES

Each student is required to have his/her instrument, music, pencil, accessories (reeds, mallets, valve oil, cork grease, slide grease, slide grease) and a black 1 inch binder at all rehearsals and lessons. Some supplies may be purchased at school from the treasurer or the director. Students should also have an identification tag on their instrument cases and stick bags. Parents are urged to keep the instrument brand, make or model and serial number information on file at home.

A representative from Quinlan and Fabish Music visits Edison weekly. Supplies can be purchased from Quinlan and delivered to Edison. The phone number for Quinlan and Fabish is 630/654-4111 or go online to www.qandf.com. You may purchase music supplies from any vendor you choose.

LOCKERS

There is a band locker room and hallway available to store instruments. Students will be provided with assigned locker space to store their instruments during the school day. The lockers will be equipped with combination locks or open cubby areas. It is each student’s responsibility to keep their instrument in their assigned locker.

PERMISSION SLIPS

Signed permission slips are required for all field trips and performances inside or outside of school. The permission slip must also state any pertinent medical information and medication which must be taken. OUTSIDE PERFORMANCES

ILMEA FESTIVAL

The Illinois Music Educators District IX Association annually hosts an Honors Festival for students ready for a musical challenge. Students from all over ILMEA District IX must audition if they would like to be selected for the Honors Festival. If selected, students will rehearse with an ILMEA director appointed band director and give a concert all in one day. This is truly an amazing festival.

IGSMA SOLO AND ENSEMBLE CONTEST

All band members are encouraged to participate in the Illinois Grade School Music Association Solo and Ensemble Contest. Please refer to the calendar for the date. This is a very positive and musically rewarding experience. All interested students must sign-up by early December. The contest is in February.

IGSMA ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEST

The Seventh and Eighth Grade Bands and Jazz Band will each participate in one IGSMA contest during the school year. The dates occur in the second semester. Please refer to your calendar for dates. Attendance is MANDATORY.

SOUTHSIDE BAND FESTIVAL

All 6th Grade Edison and Hubble Students, Wheaton-Warrenville South Students, and Southside 5th Grade Band Members will give a unique concert in April. This musical forum allows all participants and spectators a brief glimpse into the musical success of students beginning in fifth grade and extending through high school.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

BAND PARENTS, FUNDRAISING

The Edison Middle School Band Parents play an important role in helping to supplement the needs of the band program. The fundraiser in November supports the purchase of equipment, supplies, music, contests, and social activities.

Participation in the band fundraiser is optional but strongly encouraged if your family is able. All money earned goes directly back to the band students in one form or another.

INSTRUMENT REPAIR

If an instrument is not in good playing condition, every effort should be made to correct the situation as soon as possible. Parents should contact your music company or Mrs. Carr, with the parent’s permission, can send the instrument to Quinlan and Fabish Music Company. A representative from Quinlan visits weekly and may take the instrument the day of his visit to be repaired and returned the following week. A loaner instrument will be issued to the student while their instrument is being repaired. The loaner instrument will be returned to Mrs. Carr when the repaired instrument returns from Quinlan and Fabish. Their phone number is (630) 654-4111.

PRIVATE LESSONS Private lessons are highly recommended. When studying privately, students work one-on-one with a professional. Achievement and self-confidence on the instrument occur at a more rapid and consistent basis with private lessons. See below for a list of private lesson instructors.

CUSD200 - Private Band Teachers

Please note that the names and music stores on this list are not “ranked.” This is a collaborative list to best serve our young musicians. Please contact any and all for pricing and availability.

Music Companies w/Private Instrutors Quinlan & Fabish (multiple locations) Jerry Evans School of Music (Downtown Wheaton) Ellman’s Music Center (by Naperville North HS) The J.S. Bach Academy of Music (South Naperville) Noteable Notes (Downtown Wheaton ~new location!) Suburban Music (Downtown Wheaton) Bellas Artes (Downtown Glen Ellyn with Wheaton Branch) Legato Lesson Studio (Oboe & Guitar - Warrenville)

Schools of Music Wheaton College 630-752-5567 College of Dupage 630-858-2800

High School Mentors -contact your child’s elementary/middle school band director for details *Best to assist with our youngest musicians Wheaton North H.S. Wheaton Warrenville South - Band Mentors - Summer 2017

Flute Jill Burlingame [email protected] Matt Sandleback 630-903-8000 [email protected] Ann Sullivan 630-752-5099 Susan Saylor 630-690-9474 Mary Louise Poor 630-355-5077

Oboe Kathy Green 630-306-6295 Carl Sonic 630-665-2031 Lisa Larsen 630.631.9552 [email protected]

Bassoon Jonathan Saylor 630-690-9474 Clarinet Devin Starr [email protected] 630-433-6037 Robert Blazek [email protected] 847-921-3154 Nancy Botti [email protected] 630-263-8322 Andrea DiOrio 630-881-8611 Deb Zelman [email protected] Mary Payne 630-665-9664 Elizabeth Kapitaniuk [email protected] Frank Delo [email protected] 708-207-3994

Saxophone Robert Blazek [email protected] Dave Polk [email protected] Mary Payne 630-665-9664

Trumpet Lisa Ashley [email protected] Doug Scharf [email protected] Terry Schwartz 630-665-2810

French Horn Lisa Ashley [email protected] Sharon Jones [email protected] Margaret Tung [email protected] Chris Scottelaro 630-244-7158 Dan Fackler 630-665-6098

Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba Linda Leonard [email protected] Lisa Ashley [email protected] Chris Scottelaro 630-244-7158

Percussion Daniel Eastwood [email protected] Stephen Utterback [email protected] 630-770-3283 Michael Folkner [email protected] Kathy Kastner 630-690-9026 Rich Tralese 630-969-3201 Dr. Andrew Veit [email protected]

Guitar Kevin Brown [email protected] Ric Larsen 630.301.8475 [email protected]

Piano Alexander Djordjevic [email protected] 630-677-6777 Kim Errandi 630-673-7563 Chris Dyslin 708-373-0198 Cindy Towbridge 630-202-3177 Cindy Oleynik 630-926-6597

Grading, Calendar Dates, and Handbook Slip Below.

2017 – 2018 EDISON BAND QUARTERLY REQUIREMENTS & GRADING

30 % – Full Band Rehearsals/Lessons – Three of the following Essential Standards will be evaluated each quarter (using the rubric below). -Balance/Blend -Fluency of Technique -Musicianship and Interpretation -Rhythm -Tone Quality -Stage Presentation -Music Appreciation & Etiquette -Planning and Time Management -Care and Maintenance

25% – Attendance at all Edison Performances (Final exam of all Essential Standards critiqued in rehearsals and lessons) 25% – Band Playing Test – The following Essential Standards will be evaluated (using the rubric below) in an individual playing test. One to three Essential Standards will be targeted each quarter. -Fluency of Technique -Intonation -Musicianship and Interpretation -Rhythm -Tone Quality

5 % – Written Work (concert reflection, music theory, music history)

10% – Scales/Rudiments (10 points each scale/rudiment)

10% – Weekly Practice Reflections (10 points each reflection)

GRADING SCALE 1 – 3 4 – 6 7 – 9 10 Seldom Sometimes Often Consistently demonstrates learning demonstrates learning demonstrates learning demonstrates learning targets during targets during targets during targets during rehearsals, lessons rehearsals, lessons rehearsals, lessons rehearsals, lessons and performances and performances and performances and performances

GRADING SCALE A 100 - 90 B 89 - 80 C 79 - 70 D 69 - 60 F 59 – 50 EDISON BAND 2017 – 2018 CALENDAR

SEPTEMBER 15 – 8th Grade Band Perform at WWSHS Football Game (8) 30 - ILMEA Honors Band Auditions, Yorkville Middle School (interested 6,7,8)

OCTOBER 16 – Band/Jazz Band Concert, 7:00 pm (6,7,8,Jazz) 24 – 8th Band Step-Up Day at WWSHS with evening concert, 7:30 pm (8)

NOVEMBER 11 – ILMEA Festival, Huntley High School (Those who qualify)

DECEMBER 8 or 15 – Band/Orchestra Grade School Tour (8) 18 – Band/Jazz Band Concert, 7:00 pm (6,7,8,Jazz)

FEBRUARY TBA - Jazz Bistro performance with Hubble and WWS, WWS, 7:30 pm 24 – IGSMA Solo/Ensemble Contest, Hubble MS (Interested 6,7,8) This event is HIGHLY ENCOURAGED! TBA - Band Clinic, Tentative

MARCH 3 – IGSMA District Organizational Jazz Band Contest, Monroe MS (Jazz) 5 – Band/Jazz Band Concert, 7:00 pm (6,7,8,Jazz) 10 – IGSMA District Organizational Band Contest (7,8)

APRIL 10 – 6th Grade Southside Rehearsal, 3:30-4:30 pm, Hubble MS (6) 11 – Southside Band Festival, 7:00 pm, WWSHS (6) 27 or 28 - IGSMA State Organizational Band Contest, Tentative (7,8)

MAY TBA - National Anthem Performance at Kane County Cougar’s Game (6,7,8) 5 - IGSMA State Organizational Jazz Band Contest, Tentative (Jazz) 28 – Memorial Day Parade (6,7,8) 31 – Band/Jazz Band Concert, 7:00 pm (6,7,8,Jazz)

LEGEND 6=6th Grade Band 7=7th Grade Band 8=8th Grade Band Jazz=Jazz Band

HANDBOOK SLIP

Be sure to read a copy of the handbook prior to signing the handbook slip.

(Please return to Mrs. Carr)

Student Name: (Print) ______

Grade: ______Instrument: ______

Brand of Instrument: ______

Serial Number of Instrument: ______Parent Email (please print neatly):

______

I (the parent/guardian) have read through the Edison Middle School Handbook with my child. We are aware of the expectations within the handbook and the performance dates on the band calendar.

Parent/Guardian signature:

______

Student signature: ______

Parent Volunteer Possibilities (please check all areas you may be able to assist):

_____Organize Fundraising Product the evening of the December Band Concert

_____Chaperoning

_____Drive equipment/instruments to off-site performances