Band Schedule for the 15/16 School Year *****PLEASE READ*****
Top Ten Things Band Parents Need to Know 1) What Your Child MUST Bring to Each Class Their Instrument and Their Music Book (and any sheet music they have received) Extra Reeds (Clarinets and Saxes only) Students will need bout 15-20 reeds for the whole year. Buy #2 reeds. You can find them at most local music stores. Music stores are listed below. 2) Our Website www.scoolspiritband.com. Please bookmark our website now. There is a wealth of information here including, online instructional videos, answers to frequently asked questions, and copies of forms and permission slips given out throughout the year. 3) Music Stores If your child loses any of their supplies, replace them by going to your local music store. Starving Musician 3939 Stevens Creek Blvd. Santa Clara (408) 554-9041 Canon Music 10885 S. Blaney Ave. Cupertino, CA (408) 996-8033 West Valley Music 262 Castro St. Mountain View (650) 961-1566 Crossroads Music 10564 South De Anza Blvd. Cupertino, CA 95014 (408) 996-8742 4) Concert Dates and Times Mark your calendar now with the concert dates listed in this handbook. Students should arrive at the school 15 minutes before the concert start time. 5) Class Times Please read through your class schedule. There are a few special classes that involve only certain instruments or special times due to minimum days. Please pick up your child promptly after class is over. Give your child your cell phone number in case they need to call you. 6) Picking Up Your Child/Late Fees S cool Spirit teachers will wait with students until they are picked up. We ask that you pick them up directly after class. If, after 15 minutes, a child has not been picked up, S cool Spirit reserves the right to charge parents $1.00 per minute after this grace period. 7) Practice We suggest that each band student practices 20-30 minutes a day, four or five times a week in order to see ongoing improvement. 8) Instrument Repairs If an instrument rented from Bronsteins isn t playing correctly, leave it with your band teacher and we will have it repaired by Bronsteins. Bronsteins will usually repair all leased instruments for free, as long as the damage to the instrument is not due to neglect. The turn around time on repairs is usually about one to two weeks. Bronstein typically will drop off repaired instruments in the school office. Your child should check the office one week after they have turned their instrument in to their teacher. 9) Dropping the Class If you need to drop the class you must do it in writing (email is acceptable). Prorated refunds will be provided up until the third week of each semester. Please email Keith Pennings (S cool Spirit, Director) at giantfankp@gmail.com if you need to drop the class. 10) 2nd Semester Sign-ups The form for signing up your son/daughter for the second semester of band is located in the back of this band handbook. Follow the instructions listed there to enroll your child in the second semester of band. Second semester forms are due in January. (Please Sign and Return to your Band Teacher) I have read and understand the above Top Ten Things Band Parents Need to Know. Signed Date Student s Name
First Semester Monday Class 2015-2016 Saturday, Sept. 26 2:30-3:30 Ortega Park* Flutes Only Monday, Sept. 28 3:15-4:00 GLC FULL BAND Monday, Oct. 5 1:15-2:00 GLC FULL BAND-EARLY TIME Monday, Oct. 12 3:15-4:00 GLC FULL BAND Monday, Oct. 19 3:15-4:00 GLC FULL BAND Monday, Oct. 26 3:15-4:00 GLC FULL BAND Monday, Nov. 2 3:15-4:00 GLC FULL BAND Monday, Nov. 9 3:15-4:00 GLC FULL BAND Monday, Nov. 16 3:15-4:00 GLC FULL BAND Monday, Nov. 23 ------- ------- NO SCHOOL Monday, Nov. 30 3:15-4:00 GLC FULL BAND Monday, Dec. 7 3:15-4:00 GLC FULL BAND Monday, Dec. 14 3:15-4:00 GLC FULL BAND Monday, Dec. 21 ------- ------- NO SCHOOL Monday, Jan. 4 3:15-4:00 GLC FULL BAND Monday, Jan. 11 3:15-4:00 GLC FULL BAND Monday, Jan. 18 ------- ------- NO SCHOOL Monday, Jan. 25 3:15-4:00 GLC FULL BAND Tuesday, Jan. 26 7:30pm GLC CONCERT STUDENTS ARRIVE AT 7:15 *Ortega Park is located at 636 Harrow Way in Sunnyvale Students that play either clarinet, alto, trumpet or trombone should attend one of the weekend classes listed below. A parent should acompany their child to this weekend session to learn the basics of their instrument as well. Each of these sessions will take place at Stevens Creek Elementary School located at 10300 Ainsworth dr. in Cupertino.
First Semester Thursday Class 2015-2016 DAY TIME LOCATION SPECIAL INFO Saturday, Sept. 26 3:45-4:45 Ortega Park* Flutes Only Thursday, Oct. 1 1:15-2:00 MUSIC RM FULL BAND - EARLY TIME Thursday, Oct. 8 1:15-2:00 MUSIC RM FULL BAND - EARLY TIME Thursday, Oct. 15 3:15-4:00 MUSIC RM FULL BAND Thursday, Oct. 22 3:15-4:00 MUSIC RM FULL BAND Thursday, Oct. 29 3:15-4:00 MUSIC RM FULL BAND Thursday, Nov. 5 3:15-4:00 MUSIC RM FULL BAND Thursday, Nov. 12 3:15-4:00 MUSIC RM FULL BAND Thursday, Nov. 19 3:15-4:00 MUSIC RM FULL BAND Thursday, Nov. 26 ------- ------- NO SCHOOL Thursday, Dec. 3 3:15-4:00 MUSIC RM FULL BAND Thursday, Dec. 10 3:15-4:00 MUSIC RM FULL BAND Thursday, Dec. 17 3:15-4:00 MUSIC RM FULL BAND Thursday, Jan. 7 3:15-4:00 MUSIC RM FULL BAND Thursday, Jan. 14 3:15-4:00 MUSIC RM FULL BAND Thursday, Jan. 21 3:15-4:00 MUSIC RM FULL BAND Tuesday, Jan. 26 7:30pm GLC CONCERT STUDENTS ARRIVE AT 7:15 *Ortega Park is located at 636 Harrow Way in Sunnyvale Students that play either clarinet, alto, trumpet or trombone should attend one of the weekend classes listed below. A parent should acompany their child to this weekend session to learn the basics of their instrument as well. Each of these sessions will take place at Stevens Creek Elementary School located at 10300 Ainsworth dr. in Cupertino.
First Semester Friday Beginning Class 2015-2016 Saturday, Sept. 26 3:45-4:45 Ortega Park* Flutes Only Friday, Oct. 2 1:15-2:00 MUSIC RM FULL BAND - EARLY TIME Friday, Oct. 9 1:15-2:00 MUSIC RM FULL BAND - EARLY TIME Friday, Oct. 16 3:15-4:00 MUSIC RM FULL BAND Friday, Oct. 23 ------- ------- NO SCHOOL Friday, Oct. 30 3:15-4:00 MUSIC RM FULL BAND Friday, Nov. 6 3:15-4:00 MUSIC RM FULL BAND Friday, Nov. 13 3:15-4:00 MUSIC RM FULL BAND Friday, Nov. 20 3:15-4:00 MUSIC RM FULL BAND Friday, Nov. 27 ------- ------- NO SCHOOL Friday, Dec. 4 3:15-4:00 MUSIC RM FULL BAND Friday, Dec. 11 3:15-4:00 MUSIC RM FULL BAND Friday, Dec. 18 3:15-4:00 MUSIC RM FULL BAND Friday, Jan. 8 3:15-4:00 MUSIC RM FULL BAND Friday, Jan. 15 3:15-4:00 MUSIC RM FULL BAND Friday, Jan. 22 3:15-4:00 MUSIC RM FULL BAND Tuesday, Jan. 26 7:30pm GLC CONCERT STUDENTS ARRIVE AT 7:15 *Ortega Park is located at 636 Harrow Way in Sunnyvale Students that play either clarinet, alto, trumpet or trombone should attend one of the weekend classes listed below. A parent should acompany their child to this weekend session to learn the basics of their instrument as well. Each of these sessions will take place at Stevens Creek Elementary School located at 10300 Ainsworth dr. in Cupertino.
First Semester Friday Intermediate Class 2015-2016 Saturday, Sept. 27 3:45-4:30 Ortega Park* Drums Only Friday, Oct. 2 1:15-2:00 GLC FULL BAND - EARLY TIME Friday, Oct. 9 1:15-2:00 GLC FULL BAND - EARLY TIME Friday, Oct. 16 3:15-4:00 GLC FULL BAND Friday, Oct. 23 ------- ------- NO SCHOOL Friday, Oct. 30 3:15-4:00 GLC FULL BAND Friday, Nov. 6 3:15-4:00 GLC FULL BAND Friday, Nov. 13 3:15-4:00 GLC FULL BAND Friday, Nov. 20 3:15-4:00 GLC FULL BAND Friday, Nov. 27 ------- ------- NO SCHOOL Friday, Dec. 4 3:15-4:00 GLC FULL BAND Friday, Dec. 11 3:15-4:00 GLC FULL BAND Friday, Dec. 18 3:15-4:00 GLC FULL BAND Friday, Jan. 8 3:15-4:00 GLC FULL BAND Friday, Jan. 15 3:15-4:00 GLC FULL BAND Friday, Jan. 22 3:15-4:00 GLC FULL BAND Tuesday, Jan. 26 6:30pm GLC CONCERT STUDENTS ARRIVE AT 6:15 *Ortega Park is located at 636 Harrow Way in Sunnyvale
Seconds Semester Monday Class 2015-2016 Monday, Feb. 1 3:15-4:00 GLC FULL BAND Monday, Feb. 8 3:15-4:00 GLC FULL BAND Monday, Feb. 15 ------- ------- NO SCHOOL Monday, Feb. 22 3:15-4:00 GLC FULL BAND Monday, Feb. 29 3:15-4:00 GLC FULL BAND Monday, March 7 ------- ------- NO BAND Monday, March 14 3:15-4:00 GLC FULL BAND Monday, March 21 3:15-4:00 GLC FULL BAND Monday, March 28 3:15-4:00 GLC FULL BAND Monday, April 4 3:15-4:00 GLC FULL BAND Monday, April 11 ------- ------- NO SCHOOL Monday, April 18 3:15-4:00 GLC FULL BAND Monday, April 25 3:15-4:00 GLC FULL BAND Monday, May 2 3:15-4:00 GLC FULL BAND Monday, May 9 3:15-4:00 GLC FULL BAND Monday, May 16 3:15-4:00 GLC FULL BAND Monday, May 23 3:15-4:00 GLC FULL BAND Tuesday, May 24 7:30pm GLC CONCERT STUDENTS ARRIVE AT 7:15
Seconds Semester Thursday Class 2015-2016 DAY TIME LOCATION SPECIAL INFO Thursday, Jan. 28 ------- ------- NO BAND Thursday, Feb. 4 3:15-4:00 MUSIC RM FULL BAND Thursday, Feb. 11 3:15-4:00 MUSIC RM FULL BAND Thursday, Feb. 18 ------- ------- NO SCHOOL Thursday, Feb. 25 3:15-4:00 MUSIC RM FULL BAND Thursday, March 3 3:15-4:00 MUSIC RM FULL BAND Thursday, March 10 3:15-4:00 MUSIC RM FULL BAND Thursday, March 17 3:15-4:00 MUSIC RM FULL BAND Thursday, March 24 3:15-4:00 MUSIC RM FULL BAND Thursday, March 31 3:15-4:00 MUSIC RM FULL BAND Thursday, April 7 3:15-4:00 MUSIC RM FULL BAND Thursday, April 14 ------- ------- NO SCHOOL Thursday, April 21 3:15-4:00 MUSIC RM FULL BAND Thursday, April 28 3:15-4:00 MUSIC RM FULL BAND Thursday, May 5 3:15-4:00 MUSIC RM FULL BAND Thursday, May 12 3:15-4:00 MUSIC RM FULL BAND Thursday, May 19 3:15-4:00 MUSIC RM FULL BAND Tuesday, May 24 7:30pm GLC CONCERT STUDENTS ARRIVE AT 7:15
Seconds Semester Friday Beginning Class 2015-2016 Friday, Jan. 29 3:15-4:00 MUSIC RM FULL BAND Friday, Feb. 5 ------- ------- NO SCHOOL Friday, Feb. 12 3:15-4:00 MUSIC RM FULL BAND Friday, Feb. 19 ------- ------- NO SCHOOL Friday, Feb. 26 3:15-4:00 MUSIC RM FULL BAND Friday, March 4 3:15-4:00 MUSIC RM FULL BAND Friday, March 11 3:15-4:00 MUSIC RM FULL BAND Friday, March 18 3:15-4:00 MUSIC RM FULL BAND Friday, March 25 3:15-4:00 MUSIC RM FULL BAND Friday, April 1 3:15-4:00 MUSIC RM FULL BAND Friday, April 8 3:15-4:00 MUSIC RM FULL BAND Friday, April 15 ------- ------- NO SCHOOL Friday, April 22 3:15-4:00 MUSIC RM FULL BAND Friday, April 29 3:15-4:00 MUSIC RM FULL BAND Friday, May 6 3:15-4:00 MUSIC RM FULL BAND Friday, May 13 3:15-4:00 MUSIC RM FULL BAND Friday, May 20 ------- ------- NO SCHOOL Tuesday, May 24 7:30pm GLC CONCERT STUDENTS ARRIVE AT 7:15
Seconds Semester Friday Intermediate Class 2015-2016 Friday, Jan. 29 3:15-4:00 GLC FULL BAND Friday, Feb. 5 ------- ------- NO SCHOOL Friday, Feb. 12 3:15-4:00 MUSIC RM FULL BAND Friday, Feb. 19 ------- ------- NO SCHOOL Friday, Feb. 26 3:15-4:00 MUSIC RM FULL BAND Friday, March 4 3:15-4:00 MUSIC RM FULL BAND Friday, March 11 3:15-4:00 MUSIC RM FULL BAND Friday, March 18 3:15-4:00 MUSIC RM FULL BAND Friday, March 25 3:15-4:00 MUSIC RM FULL BAND Friday, April 1 3:15-4:00 MUSIC RM FULL BAND Friday, April 8 3:15-4:00 MUSIC RM FULL BAND Friday, April 15 ------- ------- NO SCHOOL Friday, April 22 3:15-4:00 MUSIC RM FULL BAND Friday, April 29 3:15-4:00 MUSIC RM FULL BAND Friday, May 6 3:15-4:00 MUSIC RM FULL BAND Friday, May 13 3:15-4:00 MUSIC RM FULL BAND Friday, May 20 ------- ------- NO SCHOOL Tuesday, May 24 6:30pm GLC CONCERT STUDENTS ARRIVE AT 6:15
Second Semester Band Sign Ups (For Continuing Band Students Only) Sign up the forms for the second semester of band may be MAILED in during the month of January day and up until the first day of the second semester. You may sign up your child for the second semester of band by: 1) Filling out the form below 2) Attaching a check for $185.00 payable to Active Learning in the Arts and 3) Mail both to Active Learning in the Arts PO Box 18835 San Jose CA 95158 Please Print Student Name Instrument School Parent s Email Address (please use capital letters) Example: ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQURSTUVWXYZ 1234567890 Phone Number