BROOKLYN JUNIOR HIGH 8^th Grade Band Handboo= k

200= 5-2006 Teacher – Mr. Lon Anderson

Ban= d Office phone number: (763) 569 = 211; 7736 E-ma= il: andersonlon@osseo.k12.mn.us

EIGHTH GRADE SYMPHONIC BANDS

The 8^th grade band has mixed instrumentation, which meets everyday.<= span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'> The students are placed in either = group with the intent to have equal ability bands. The curriculum for the 8^{th
grade bands emphasizes large ensemble skills, personal technique, and tone
development. A Minnesota Grad=
uation
Standards Unit will be studied during the year.}

CONCERTS

A concert is the culmination of months of work and effort by all the students= in the band. Students are expected to arrive to the concerts 30 minutes early = and to stay for the ENTIRE CONCERT. If your child becomes ill or= a family emergency presents itself on the day of the concert and your child is unable to participate, please call the school and leave a message for the director. It is the Students responsibility to make up missed concerts by playing them for the director = for a grade. We rely on 100% participation at each concert to present our music= to an audience. Please mark these dates down on your family calendar:

DATE = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; TIME PLACE

12/1/2005 &n= bsp; 7^th Grade Band, 8^th Grade Band, Jazz Ensemble I = 7:30 p.m. &= nbsp; P.C. Auditorium

12/5/2005 9^th Grade Concert Band(with P.C. and NVJH) &= nbsp; &= nbsp; 7:30 p.m. &nb= sp; P.C. Auditorium<= o:p>

1/11/2006 District Jr. High Honor Band = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; All Day Osseo Senior HS

3/2/2006 &= nbsp; B.J. Ensembles Concert(Solo and Ensemble and Jazz Ensemble I) 7:00 p.m. &nb= sp; B.J.H. Cafeteria=

3/22/2006 District Jazz Festival = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = All Day = P.C. Auditorium

4/6/2006 &= nbsp; Jazz Ensemble I & II Concert (with PC Jazz Ensembles) &= nbsp; 7:30 p.m. &nb= sp; P.C. Auditorium<= o:p>

5/8/2006 &nb= sp; 7^th Grade Band, 8^th Grade Band = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; 7:30 p.m. &= nbsp; P.C. Auditorium<= span style=3D'mso-tab-count:1'> =

5/15/2006 9^9h Grade Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble I &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; 7:30 p.m. &nb= sp; P.C. Auditorium<= o:p>

5/25/2006 &n= bsp; Jazz Ensemble II with = 7^th choir &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; 7:30 p.m. = ; P.C. Auditorium<= /span>

CONCERT ATTIRE

Students are expected to dress appropriately in a uniformed manner for such an impor= tant event.

Girls Black skirt (over the knee) or pants (NO JEANS= ), a white long sleeved top (no plunging necklines), and black shoes. The top can be a buttoned-down shi= rt, nice blouse, or sweater (no T-shirts or patterned shirts)

Boys Black pants (NO JEANS)= , a white long sleeved top and black shoes. The top can be a buttoned-down shi= rt or sweater (no T-shirts or patterned shirts)

If you experience difficulty getting the uniform, you can:

-borrow these items fr= om parents or brothers/sisters, friends

-let the director know at least a week before so he can find the clothing needed=

GRADING POLICY(3 criteria)

1. PRACT= ICE RECORDS(20%)

Your practice time will be turned in weekly.&nb= sp; I will give you a practice record form or you can use your own. The practice record needs to be si= gned by a parent or guardian. The practice record is turned in on the first day of every week. Practice time is only on the= ir band instrument.

Practice Amount = Earned points = ; &n= bsp; = ; Percentage

20 to 30 minutes &n= bsp; 1 &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; 25%

30 to 44 minutes = ; &n= bsp; 2 &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; 50%

45 to 59 minutes = &nb= sp; 3 &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; 75%

60 to 120 minutes = ; &n= bsp; 4 &= nbsp; your goal to earn an “A” = 100%

120+ minutes = &nb= sp; 5 &= nbsp; extra credit &= nbsp; &nbs= p; 125%

= 2. = PARTICIPATION GRADE(20%)(Performance, daily work, written work= )

This is a quantitative description of a student’s ability to be READY to participate. The performance = aspect is: the student is on time, dressed appropriately, cont= ributes to the betterment of the entire band. The daily expectations are: the student consistently has their instrument, necessary materials(books, reeds, oils etc.), par= ticipates in class and adds to the musical integrity of the band.&nbs= p; Written work are rhythm worksheets, terms and definition workshe= ets, listening exercises, written tests, and grad standards assignments which wi= ll be done in class. If the stud= ent is absent during a written assignment, it is the responsibility of the student= to ask for the assignment and turn it in the next day! Extra credit can be attained by attending school concerts or performing at various places.(church, nursing home, musicals, etc)

3. PLAYING = TESTS(60%)

Five playing tests will occur during each trimester. Exams will be either scale studies or book exercises. If= the student is absent during a playing exam, it is the responsibility of the student to make-up exam. Stud= ents can take and retake tests at any t= ime until they attain the score they want.=

EXTRA HELP

Mr. Anderson is offering extra help sessions at 7:45am and at 2:45p.m. for 15 minutes each day. It is the responsibility of the st= udent to sign up for these sessions in the band room. During this session they may work = on tests, solos, ensembles, band music, outside musical material etc.

PRIVATE LESSONS

The di= rector strongly encourages students to take private lessons. It allows the student to work individually with an instructor who has been specifically trained on their major instrument. The private teacher can focus on a students strengths and weaknesses. A list of possible teachers may be obtained from the director.

INSTRUMENT STORAGE AND INSURANCE

B.J.H. provides storage compartments in the band room for each student. Each “bin” has a door = that needs to be secured with a combination lock. Please provide a combination lock immediately. No key locks wil= l be accepted. The teachers,= school, and/or district are not responsible for damaged or stolen privately owned or store rented instruments. We strongly recommend checking your home owner’s insurance policy to be = sure your child’s instrument is covered in the unlikely event that somethi= ng should happen to it. The bott= om line is . . . INSTRUMENTS ARE TO BE LOCKED IN THE BAND STORAGE AREA WITH A GOOD COMBINATION LOCK!

Equipment Requirements

1. ALL STUDENTS MUST HAVE= A NAMETAG ON THEIR INSTRUMENT. .

2. Individual instrument = needs:

Flute Players &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = &nb= sp; = Clarinet / Oboe /Bassoon/ Sax Playe= rs

1. soft cl= oth &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; 1. Two working reeds

2. cleaning rod &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; 2. Swab (oboe – feather)

3. Pencil = ; &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; 3. Cork grea= se 4. Pencil

Trumpet/ FrenchHorn/ Trombone/ Baritone/ Tuba Players &= nbsp; Percussion Players

1.<= span style=3D'mso-spacerun:yes'> valve/rotor/slide oil &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; 1. Pair of snare sticks-mark your sticks

2. soft cl= oth &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; 2. Pair of hard mallets-mark your mallets

3. pencil<= span style=3D'mso-tab-count:7'> &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; &nbs= p; &= nbsp; 3. Pencil = ; &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp;

*****Reeds and oils and other band= items can be purchased at school

Book Cost

All band books will b= e given to the student at no cost to the student or family. If a band book is lost or destroye= d the student will be obligated to buy a new one or replace the school copies at = book cost plus tax(district policy).

PLEASE RETURN THIS FORM

by September 9th

**Contact Information**

Student’s First Name _________________ Last Name __________________= _____

Parent(s) or Guardian’s Name(s) __________________________________________

Parent(s) or Guardian’s email address______________________________________

Student’s Home Phone Number___________________________________________

Other daytime phone number: Name _________________Number______________

&nb= sp; = &nb= sp; =

**Instrument Information**

Type of instrument = ; __________________________________________<= /span>

Brand of instrument = ; __________________________________________=

Serial Number of instrument ________________= __________________________

Explain any unique marks on case or instrument? ___________________________

Band locker = number _C= ombination of Lock___

(This information will stay in the procession of the director and will not be shared with other students or parents)

Prepared for Success=

&= nbsp; Nametag on instrument case (inside is a good idea also)

&= nbsp; Have supplies for your individual instrument (also cleaned and ready to play)

&= nbsp;

Classroom Book money = or secured books for your child

&nb= sp;

Have a combination lock for locker

&nb= sp;

Pencil for band class (in case or folder)

= Filled out and completed entire information sheet (Worth 5 extra credit points)

= ;

Parents: I have read and reviewed this information with my son/daughter. I understand the guidelines and policies in this handbook. I have also noted the concert date= s on our family calendar.

Student: I have read this handbook and I ag= ree to follow the guidelines and policies

__________ &nb= sp; ___________________________ = ______________________

(Date) &= nbsp; (Parent’s/Guardian̵= 7;s Signature) &= nbsp; (Student’= ;s Signature)