Arcade Middle School Band Handbook

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1 Arcade Middle School Band Handbook Arcade Middle School Band 2017/2018 Thank you for joining the Arcade Middle School Band! The satisfaction that comes from learning to play music as part of an ensemble is an experience that will have a rewarding and positive impact on your life for many years to come! In other words, you are going to have SO MUCH FUN!!! There are certain expectations that must be met in order for a music program to be successful. If you have any questions or need information, please refer to this handbook for the answers. If you can t find the answer here, please contact me. Donna Pool, Director dpool@sanjuan.edu work: Cell: (text is best) Academic Grading Policy Practice Records (15%): Students are required to practice at least 100 minutes each week. Practice records are due each Monday. All late practice records will be given half credit. Late records may be turned in up to the end of the grading period (every four weeks). If a student is unable to practice please write a note on the practice record Written Assignments and Tests (15%) Playing Tests (30%) Class Participation (40%). Students are expected to adhere to all class policies outlined below. Concerts. All students are required to attend the required concerts. If a student is unable to attend a concert for any reason an alternate assignment will be given. Please send a note as soon as possible if there is a conflict with a concert date. Citizenship Grading Policy If you choose not to follow the behavior policy outlined below you will be asked to sign the clipboard. The number of times your name is on the clipboard will help determine the participation portion of your academic grade (40%). It will also determine your citizenship grade. Students that sign the clipboard multiple times may be placed on a behavior contract. Music Boosters We have a very active and supportive booster club. Each year the Arcade Music Boosters raises money for instrument repairs, music, class supplies, field trips, fees, and other expenditures associated with the program. During our initial membership drive we will ask for your financial support. Please don t send any money until you receive more information. Additionally, during our first meeting of the year (September 6 at 7:00 pm in the music room) we will decide on fundraisers and we will take sign-ups for coordinator positions. Please join us!

2 Class Supplies Band Method Book Standards Of Excellence by Bruce Pearson. The books cost between $8.00 and $14.00 and can be purchased at local music stores or online. o Beginning Band will use the red book. Please don t purchase your book until you know exactly what instrument you will be playing o Intermediate Band will use the blue book. o Advanced Band will begin with the blue book. Note Book: This will be used for taking notes and will be periodically collected and should not be shared with another class. Writing Utensils: Pens and pencils. All music students should have a pencil everyday!!!! Page 2 of 5 Mrs. Pool s Wish List Single Subject Spiral Notebooks Kleenex Pencils Blue Painter s Tape (masking tape) Clarinet Reeds (size 2) Alto Sax Reeds (size 2) Prizes for our Boom Box - small things the kids may choose as positive rewards. Colored Pencils Colored pens All students will receive music to borrow for the year. These items must be returned in good condition or you will be charged a replacement fee. Classroom Behavior Expectations 1. Take Care Of Yourself! Be on time. Bring a pencil to class. Bring music folder to class. Bring instrument in working order. Maintain a positive attitude. 2. Take Care Of Each Other! Don t disrupt class. Respect each other. Help each other with music. Work with each other. 3. Take Care Of This Place! No food, drinks, or gum. Throw away your trash. Put equipment back where it belongs. Don't touch things that don t belong to you The 8 Keys of Excellence! 1. Integrity 2. Failure Leads to Success 3. Speak With Good Purpose 4. This Is It! 5. Commitment 6. Ownership 7. Flexibility 8. Balance Concert Dress Code To ensure that the ensemble has a professional appearance please observe the following dress code: Black on bottom: slacks, skirts, dresses, socks, shoes. If ladies wear skirts or dresses they MUST be longer than knee-length!!!! White on top with collars or buttons (nice blouses are okay for the girls). No spaghetti straps or tank tops! Real men wear ties (colorful is good). Please do NOT wear hats, sunglasses, sports attire, shorts, T-shirts, or non-black tennis shoes.

3 Page 3 of 5 Instruments Rental Instruments: Instruments are available from these music stores (there are others as well!): 1) Tim s Band Instrument Repair Service ( ), 2) Kline Music ( ). If you purchase an instrument PLEASE DON T buy one from a warehouse store (Costco, WalMart, Sam s Club, Target etc.). These instruments are inexpensive but seldom work well and you will likely become frustrated and quit! Most music shops won t even repair them anymore!! Check my website for a link to the above stores and their rental price lists. School Instruments: There are some school instruments available for use but our supply is limited and old. If you use a school instrument you may not get your first choice instrument. Contracts will be sent home as soon as possible. Instrument Supplies: Reed players: At least three working reeds at all times!! (buy 10 to begin if your budget allows) Beginners should start with size 2 reeds Brass Players: Valve oil and/or slide cream Percussion Sticks or Mallets ALL beginning drummers must rent a bell kit!!! Jazz Workshop The Arcade Jazz Ensemble meets during the AR and lunch on Mondays and Wednesdays. All interested students should attend the informational meeting during AR on Monday, August 21. Only intermediate and advanced band students will be allowed to join. The jazz ensemble has many performances outside the school day throughout the year and parents/guardians need to agree to transport students to and from these engagements. Only students enrolled in the band or choir will be allowed into jazz band unless there are schedule conflicts. Please see Mrs. Pool. Arcade Chaperones: 1. Fingerprints must be run by SJUSD. 2. Fill out a Volunteer Form for Arcade 3. If driving, you'll need to fill out paperwork and provide a copy of your insurance and driver s license michele.ebner@sanjuan.edu for more information. Chaperones Needed Arcade has many field trips throughout the year. If you think there s even a remote chance that you might serve as a chaperone there are some things you should take care of right away. The forms and specific information are available on the school website under Students and Families, Volunteering. Please take care of this ASAP and THANK YOU!

4 Music Department Calendar of Events Page 4 of 5 This is an incomplete list of our performance opportunities this year. Every attempt will be made to provide additional dates as early as possible. Please check the website for updates. Calendar of Events - Subject to Change August 21 - Jazz band meeting in the music room during both lunches. September 6 Music Booster Meeting. All parents needed! 7-8 PM in the music room Fall Festival October 3 - CMEA Honor Choir money due!!! ($40.00?) 4 - All music T-shirt orders due! 5 Advanced and Intermediate Bands, and Choir join ECHS at football game, ECHS, 6:30-10:00 pm (Oct 6 is a holiday) Movie Night - MP room, times TBA. Parent volunteers needed! TBA - Outreach concerts for area elementary schools. Ensembles and times to be determined. November 1 - Fall Music Concert MP room, 7-9 pm. All music students needed. 8 - Band Play-a-thon at RAHS, 3:30-4:30 pm Information Night - Pep Band, Jazz, and Choir, evening times TBA CMEA Honor Band recording due to Mrs. Pool. December 4 - SJUSD Honor Band applications due to Mrs. Pool. TBA Intermediate Band to Apple Ridge - during school hours. TBA Choir to Apple Ridge - during school hours. January 13 & 14 - CMEA Honor Band rehearsals and performance. 11, 18 & 20 - CMEA Honor Choir rehearsals CMEA Honor Choir concert. 24 Beginning Band concert at Arcade in the evening Kiwanis Jazz Festival - Jazz Band in the evening, times TBA. 29 & 31 - SJUSD Honor Band rehearsals. February 3 - ECHS Middle School Band Clinic, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm. 6 - SJUSD Honor Band rehearsal. 7 - SJUSD Honor Band performance Crab Feed Fundraiser - MANY parent and student volunteers needed! March 2 - Movie Night - MP room, time TBA - parents needed! TBA - San Juan Sings! Choir at Arcade Church, all day and evening. April 18 Spring Music Concert - MP room, 7-9 pm, - All music students needed Pep Band needed for Run Because You Can race. 7:30-10 am. TBA - Carnegie Band Festival. Advanced Band only. May 3 Open House - Jazz and Choir. All music students may volunteer for solos/small ensembles. TBA - Intermediate and Beginning Band to Apple Ridge - parents needed 16 - Music Celebration, 10:30 am-1:00 pm. Parents needed to set up, serve food, and clean up. June 1 Eighth Grade Recognition Night All eighth-grade music students will perform.

5 Band Agreement Form Students will not be allowed to participate in class until this form is returned Please read the handbook carefully and return this page to Mrs. Pool as soon as possible. I have read the handbook and agree with the Arcade Middle School Music Program policies. I have read the Grading Policies, Behavior Expectations, and Calendar of Events. I will act as a responsible and dedicated student as I represent Arcade Middle School through the music program. Student Name: Parent/Guardian Signature: Parent s language if other than English: Contact Information Please print legibly. Most of my communication is through . Student Name: Parents/Guardians Name: Contact Number: Name: Contact Number: