Welcome to the Band! 5th Graders, please sit with your parents

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1 Welcome to the Band! 5th Graders, please sit with your parents

2 Order of Events 1. Information about band and bussing 2. Students and parents separate into instrument groups to cover a. How to assemble the instrument b. How to properly care for the instrument c. How to play their first notes 3. Band Begins on Friday, September 14th

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4 Additional Supplies In addition to the instrument, students will need: Essential Elements Band Book Music Stand for home practice Instrument specific supplies Reeds for oboe, clarinet, saxophone valve or slide oil for brass etc.

5 Bussing Information EK- BUS 1981 MS- BUS 1913 MOY- BUS 1984 EVANS & HINCH- BUS 1919

6 Bus Policy Complete bus policies can be found on the district website, but highlights include: Take a seat right away and remain seated facing forward. Keep your hands, arms and head inside the bus. Talk quietly on the bus. No shouting or creating loud noises that may distract the driver. Instruments will remain in their cases on the bus, for both the instrument and the student s safety. Always listen to the driver s instructions. Be courteous to the driver and other students. (For students who do not typically ride the bus, please remember this is not a field trip. This is your new way to get to school)

7 Bus Information Bus routing is constantly changing. We work very closely with Illinois Central Bus to ensure that all students arrive at school on time. Often bus routing changes after a few days and we can anticipate which routes are busiest and we can even out the loads. I expect that some buses will be late next week and some bus assignments will change. We will get it resolved.

8 Schedule by Instrument Flute and Oboe Tuesdays/Wednesdays/Fridays Clarinet/Trumpet/Saxophone Monday/Wednesday/Friday Trombone/Baritone/French Horn Tuesday/Thursday/Friday

9 First Day of Band Friday, September 14th

10 What to Bring to Band Bring!!!! Instrument Case Supplies (Reeds/Valve oil/etc) Bookbag/Lunch Box Don t Bring!!!! Music Stand Band Book (yet) Cell Phone/Video Games Etc

11 Rehearsal Times 7:15-7:45 rehearsal Our Goals: Start on time at 7:15 Please drop your students off by 7:10 to allow them time to unpack and set up Please no earlier than 6:45am, let me know if you need special accommodations Finish as close to 7:45 as possible Buses rolling at 7:50

12 Drop Off Information Carriel-Drop off at main Circle

13 Performances First performance is at the Christmas in O Fallon concert on Wednesday, December 5th at the OTHS Panther Dome Second Performance is on Thursday, March 7th at the O Fallon Fine Arts Showcase at Fulton Jr. High Final performance is a full concert performed by the 5th grade band in May, date TBD.

14 Fee: $90/year All fees must be paid by Friday, September 11th Fees may be paid tonight Dropped off on Friday with the student (students will not be able to participate on Friday, September 11th unless fees are paid) Checks should be made out to: Memo: Carriel Jr. High School Band-Last Name

15 Best resource for: Up-to-Date Calendar Weekly Newsletters Weather Cancellations Practice Tips Private Lesson Info Online Resources Local Music Store Info This Presentation

16 to the 5th grade students... Tonight is all about responsibility. You are going to be handed a very expensive musical instrument. Please demonstrate your maturity and show your parents and the teachers how you will care for it.