Pueblo Band and Orchestra
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Pueblo Band and Orchestra Welcome to the instrumental music program at Pueblo! The goal of the instrumental program is to teach students to play an instrument and to work together in a positive and engaging atmosphere where EVERY student can learn. Class time will maximize “engaged” learning time and concepts will be taught through experience and in many modes in order to meet the varying learning styles of the students. Students will also be given opportunities to demonstrate obtained knowledge and to develop their abilities. Jane Barbe Director of Instrumental Education 480-783-2451 [email protected] Confucius Band and Orchestra should be a fun learning experience! We participate in any engaging activities, review games, field trips, and concerts throughout the year which are made possible by students regarding the following behavioral expectations. This ensures that the students who are behaving do not miss out on these activities due to the poor choices of others. Students will: Positively Participate Display respectful behavior towards the teacher, fellow students, and equipment. Support the group by practicing at home! Support the group by having ALL of their materials each day for class! (Including spare reeds for the woodwinds.) Missing any one of their materials will result in a 0 for that class period. Clean and maintain their instruments so that they are able to play them in class. Flutes, clarinets, oboes, bassoons, and saxophones will swab out their instruments after each playing and be very careful to not drop them or bend their keys. Clarinets, Saxophones, Oboes, and Bassoons will have 3 working reeds each class so that they can participate. Trumpets, French Horns, Baritones/Euphoniums, and Tubas will oil their valves and grease their slides twice per week so that they continue to work. Trombones will grease their slide and use a bottle each time that they play so that they do not harm the slide. (See more detailed instrument cleaning & maintenance instructions on my website and/or in the handbook). Take pride in the room by cleaning up their area and discarding trash, reeds, etc. No food or liquid other than water are allowed out in the room, (including Jamba Juice). Students are expected to take pride in and take of school equipment. By school policy, no late homework, (for example, practice records), will be accepted. Lockers are respected and used for instruments, books, and binders only. No liquid, food, or anything sticky is allowed in the lockers. Students are expected to only touch their own locks not those of others, including shutting/locking or switching locks that are not their own. Students are to touch only their own instruments. Percussion instruments are off limits for all students except percussionists. Students will place their backpacks on the designated rack and leave all cases in the lockers during class. Objects such as basketballs and other sports equipment and toys will be placed on the rack and not utilized during class. Students will be in their seats and ready to work by 3 minutes after the late bell. CONSEQUENCES WARNINGS which are meant for disruptive behaviors such as talking, calling out, making noises, clowning around, playing their instrument when they are to be listening, getting out of their seat without permission, touching others instruments, lack of participation, and not being in their seats with their instrument and music ready to play the warm-up at 3 minutes after the bell. 1. 1st Warning=Yellow Card which states: “You may fix your behavior now. Next is Time-Out.” 2. 2nd Warning=Green Card which states: “You may go to Time-Out. Next is ISI.” 3. 3rd Warning=Red Card which states: “STOP, pack up, and go to ISI.” IMMEDIATE ISI (without prior warnings) for disrespectful and/or harmful behaviors such as: Inappropriate and/or disrespectful comments to the teacher or classmates, talking back, arguing, climbing in lockers, harmful actions such as pushing, shoving, kicking, hitting, throwing, etc. OR or lunch ISI is assigned to a student if they are without any required material 3 times in the same quarter because they cannot participate at the level that is expected without them. Required materials include: Instrument, 3 Ring Binder, Protective Sheets, Pencil, Teacher Provided Concert Music, Teacher Provided Packets and Instrument specific materials such as sticks, mouthpiece or reeds, LUNCH DETENTION or SCHOOL BEAUTIFICATION PROJECT will be assigned for gum chewing. *Parents will be notified via email if their child is sent to ISI or is assigned ASI. *Students may avoid warnings for helping and/or asking classmates questions by asking the teachers permission first. *When working in groups or playing a review game, students will be allowed to talk with other classmates but will be expected to freeze immediately on when the key word is stated. REQUIRED MATERIALS Flutes, Clarinet, Bass Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Bari Saxophone, and Oboe Parents need to purchase: School provides: BAND BOOK (see below)** Warm-Up & Scale Packets (provided by Mrs. Barbe) 3 Working Reeds (Flutes do not need reeds) Breathing Tube (1 is given to each student by the school each year.) 1/2” - 3 Ring Binder Concert Music (provided by Mrs. Barbe) 2 Pencils (sharpened) Cork Grease (Saxophones& Clarinets only) 15-20 Plastic Protective Sheets 1 Gallon ziplock (or generic) freezer bag! INSTRUMENT (You can rent one from local music stores) Trumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Baritone, Tuba Parents need to purchase: School provides: BAND BOOK (see below)** Warm-Up & Scale Packets (provided by Mrs. Barbe) Valve oil (Trumpets, Baritones, Tubas, French Horns ONLY) Breathing Tube (1 is given to each student by the school each year.) Slide Grease (Trombones ONLY) Concert Music (provided by Mrs. Barbe) Small Squirt bottle for water (Trombones ONLY) 15-20 Protective Sheets 1/2” - 3 Ring Binder 2 Pencils (sharpened) 1 Gallon Ziploc (or generic) freezer bag! Instrument (You can rent one from local music stores) PERCUSSION (Drums) Parents need to purchase: School provides: BAND BOOK (see below)** Warm-Up & Scale Packets (provided by Mrs. Barbe) 1 pair of DRUM STICKS Concert Music (provided by Mrs. Barbe) Bell Kit and Drum Practice Pad (Rent) 1/2” - 3 Ring Binder 15-20 Protective Sheets 2 Pencils (sharpened) Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Bass Parents need to purchase: School provides: ORCHESTRA BOOK (see below)** Concert Music (provided by Mrs. Barbe) Shoulder Rest (REQUIRED for Violins & Violas!) Warm-Up & Scale Packets (provided by Mrs. Barbe) You can buy an Everrest Chin Rest for $10 or less @ a local music store. Rosin! 1/2” - 3 Ring Binder 15-20 Protective Sheets 2 Pencils (sharpened) **BAND & ORCHESTRA BOOKS ** th 6th Grade Band- Accent on Achievement-Book 1 6 Grade ORCHESTRA- Essential Elements 2000 Book 1 th th 7 Grade Band- Accent on Achievement-Book 2 7 Grade ORCHESTRA- Essential Elements 2000 Book 2 8th Grade Band- Essential Technique 2000- Book 3 8th Grade ORCHESTRA- Essential Technique Book 3 GRADES 40% Classwork- which includes bringing all their materials so that they can participate in learning. (10 points per class for having all their materials. If all are not present, a 0 will be given.) Band or Orchestra method BOOK Instrument including everything necessary to play it such as 3 reeds and/or a mouthpiece. 3 Ring Binder Plastic Protective Sheets (in binder to hold their music and packets). Pencil at their seats! (sharpened) Packets (provided by Mrs. Barbe) Concert Music (Provided by Mrs. .Barbe) Instrument Care Materials (Cork Grease for Clarinets and Oboes, Slide Grease & Spray bottle for Trombones, Valve Oil for Brass Instruments, Rosin and extra strings for String Instruments, and a CHIN REST for Violins & Violas.) NOTE: Due to the limited budget for purchase of music, paper and copier ink, 5 Points will be deduced from a students’ materials grade for each concert piece and/or required packet that was lost and must be replaced. 40% Playing Tests & Quizzes (Typically 2 per quarter) Points=100 points per test 40 points for Correct Notes, 40 points for Correct Rhythms, 10 Articulations, and 10 Posture/Holding Position & Tone. 10% Practice Records (5 points per week) The expectation is that each student will practice 100-120 minutes per week. To excel, 120+ minutes per week is recommended. Students will receive 5 points per week for writing in a goal and completing the checklist, on the practice record, for each song they practice. NOTE: A specialized practice record, which is signed by a parent each night, will be used if a student is falling behind. 10% Concert Participation (50 points) A musical group is like a puzzle or a baseball team. Each student has a specific part in the songs on the concert which together fit like a puzzle pieces to make the song sound the way it should. Playing without all our members is like missing the quarterback or the defensive lineman. NOTE: If a student misses a concert due to a family emergency or serious illness they must make up the points by completing a concert report. Mrs. Barbe will provide the materials necessary to complete this assignment. NOTE: In quarters where your child’s group does not perform in a concert, the district computerized grading system will divide the 15% for this category equally among the other categories. Extra Credit: Students can get 10 extra credit points for going to any high school or college concert and having the program signed by the director. There will also be one extra credit assignment for 10 points given at the end of each quarter. PROCEDURES Arrive on time to class unless you have a valid pass. Line up on the wall outside J-10 door. Enter the room quietly and with respect to others and equipment, go immediately go to their seats and take out 3 ring binder and pencil.