Band Teacher: Mrs. Harp ( Shannon Burton-Harp)

John Adams Academy

Band Packet

2017 - 2018

Band Teacher: Mrs. Harp ( Shannon Burton-Harp)

Located in: Franklin Building room #17

Band is offered to: 4th-5th grade (Beginning Band), and

6th and above (Intermediate Band)

How to contact Mrs. Harp: At this time my e-mail is still listed under my maiden name.

Parent Square: https://www.parentsquare.com

JAA Music Team:

Mr. Blankenbehler

Located in: Washington Building

Choir Teacher

Mr. Greg Blankenbehler,

Mrs. Harp

Located in: Franklin Building

Band Teacher

Miss. Shannon Burton,

Please visit your teacher’s website and sign up for their Parent Square page.

Things You Need to Know About Band

· Band is after school

· Beginning Band Meets: M & W 3:00-3:50 Grades 4th-5th

· Intermediate Band Meets: T & Th 3:00-3:50 Grades 6th and above. Upper grade scholars will be excused from study hall (their last period of the day) so they can attend band for the full class time.

· 50 minutes per week of practicing at home will greatly enhance your scholars learning in band. Mrs. Harp will be discussing how scholars will be logging practice, and sight-reading programs..

https://www.sightreadingfactory.com/

· Scholars who miss more than 4 rehearsals per semester without teacher authorization may be dropped from the group.

· Attendance is required at all school concerts.

· It is expected that Scholars will have their instrument, sheet music, and pencil at every band class.

· Scholars must be picked up promptly 10 minutes till 4 for all groups. Unless otherwise authorized by teacher scholars are expected to attend practice for the full amount of time, there can not be interruptions from older scholars to come pick up their siblings early from practice.

· Band will be performing at the Holiday Arts Show and Arts in the Park. More details about these events will be given as we get closer to the events.

· Childcare is provided after school for band member’s siblings. Champion after school care is the childcare provided in the Madison MPR. More information is below.

After School Care

Dear JAA Families,

We are pleased to announce Champions as the after school provider of extended day services beginningAugust 16, 2016.

Champions is a great solution for busy families. Champions offers activities that combine fun and learning – even help with homework – all in a safe, convenient place that you already know: John Adams Academy. From art, dramatic play, math and science to problem-solving, language, motor skills and more, Champions will help your scholar continue learning and developing essential life skills when JAA is not in session.

Campions is accepting registrations now! Visitwww.discoverchampions.com, search by zip code to find JAA and click on the "Enroll Now" button. You can register your scholar and make payments through your online account.

Class capacity is capped at 70 scholars–register early!

Program:

MTWTh (2:50pm-6:00pm)
F (12:00pm-6:00pm)

Please note: Care available only on days elementary is in session. Care will not be provided on holidays or teacher work days.

Fees:

1-2 Days/Week: $43

3 Days/Week: $68

4-5 Days/Week: $108

Registration:

$50 per child, not to exceed $100 per family

Due to the lack of available space, we are not able to offer before school orextendedcare forAM TK and AMKinder. We would like to suggest Champion's sister company,Knowledge Beginningslocated just around the corner from JAAas an alternative.

If you have any questions about this programor need assistance registering, please contact Champions customer support at 800.246.2154.

We look forward to our partnership with Champions and look forward to continuing a successful, fun year.

Sincerely,

Heather Brown
Headmaster

This letter can be found on the JAA website under News and Announcements.

4th-5th Grade Beginning Band Instruments

Flute

Clarinet

Saxophone

Trumpet

Trombone

Baritone

Bells/ Percussion

6th Grade and up Advanced Band Instruments

Flute

Oboe *Must have prior lessons and at least two years’ experience playing instrument

Clarinet

Saxophone

Trumpet

Trombone

Baritone

Bells/Percussion

JAA Band Materials

Take this page to your music store, or use it to look up items on Amazon.

Required Textbooks:

4th-5th Grade Beginning Band: Beginners: Standard of Excellence Enhanced Comprehensive Band Method: Book 1

by Bruce Pearson

6th Grade and up Advanced Band: Intermediates: Standard of Excellence Enhanced Comprehensive Band Method: Book 2

by Bruce Pearson

Instruments and Accessories:

All Scholars are responsible for providing their own instrument and necessary accessories.

Flute: Cleaning rod, cleaning swab/cloth, ID tag for case.

Clarinet/Saxophone: Box of ten #2 reeds (#2 ½-3 for Advanced Scholars), cork grease, cleaning swab, mouthpiece brush, ID tag for case.

Trumpet/Trombone/Baritone: Valve oil (slide oil or grease for trombone), soft clean cloth, small rag for the floor, snake, mouthpiece brush, ID tag for case.

Percussion: Percussion kit includes a bell set, mallets, drumsticks, and practice pad.

Local Music Stores:

The Music Store 4505 Granite Dr, Rocklin (916) 624-0951

McLaughlin Studios 3415 Swetzer Rd, Loomis (916) 652-6377

Encore Music Center 140 Cleveland St, Auburn, CA (530) 889-0514

Tim's Music 2812 Marconi Ave, Sacramento (916) 925-9160

Kline Music 2200 Sutterville Rd, Sacramento (916) 456-8742

Music Yard 6668 Lonetree Blvd., Ste 200, Rocklin (916) 899-6022

The Strum Shop 209 Vernon St., Roseville (916) 787-8786

WARNING: Many instruments purchased at non-music stores have shown to be lacking in craftsmanship and quality. We have been informed that some repair shops have refused to work on these particular instruments. Reputable brands that make student model instruments include Selmer, Buffet, Jupiter, Conn, Yamaha, and Gemeinhardt.

RECOMMENDED INSTRUMENT BRANDS / ACCESSORIES

Listed below are the brands we recommend (in bold italics), and the accessories required for your scholar’s instrument of choice. Beware of cheap, unreliable, generic or used

instruments from the internet, garage sales, or non-music specific chain stores. Keep in mind your local music stores are willing to help you and your scholar pick an instrument.

FLUTE

Armstrong, Eastman, Yamaha

Cleaning Rod

Soft Cloth

Clean Linen Handkerchief

CLARINET

Selmer or Yamaha

Cork Grease

Cleaning Swab

At least 3 Reeds with a strength of “2”

(reed brands: Vandoren, Rico, La Voz,

Michell Lurie)

Reed Case

Soft Cloth

ALTO SAXOPHONE

Buffet, Selmer or Yamaha

Cork Grease

Cleaning Swab

At least 3 Reeds with a strength of “2”

(reed brands: Vandoren, Rico, La Voz,)

Reed Case

Soft Cloth

TRUMPET

Bach, Eastman, Jupiter

King or Yamaha

Valve Oil

Slide Grease

Soft Cloth

Snake Cleaner

Bach 7C Mouthpiece or just a beginner mouth piece your local music store recommends.

BARITONE

Eastman, Jupiter, Yamaha

Valve Oil

Slide Grease

TROMBONE

Bach, Eastman, King, Yamaha

Slide Oil

Slide Grease

Soft Cloth

Bach 6 ½ AL Mouthpiece or just a beginner mouth piece your local music store recommends.

BELLS/PERCUSSION

Ludwig, Pearl or Yamaha

Beginning Learning Center is required

The kit includes a 2 ½ octave bell set,

a practice drum pad (for school use)

a small snare drum (to be kept at home)

drum sticks and bell mallets.

Also, order an additional pair of one of

the following soft bell Mallets:

Mike Balter 4B or 104, or Vic Firth M5

ALL SCHOLARS

All scholars are required to have a

folding metal music stand for at home practice as well as the band lesson book:

Beginners: Standard of Excellence Enhanced Comprehensive Band Method: Book 1

by Bruce Pearson

Intermediates: Standard of Excellence Enhanced Comprehensive Band Method: Book 2

by Bruce Pearson

Book 1 can be found on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_ss_c_1_38?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=standard+of+excellence+enhanced+book+1&sprefix=undefined%2Caps%2C239&rh=i%3Aaps%2Ck%3Astandard+of+excellence+enhanced+book+1

for $10.50 or less.

Book 2 can be found on Amazon:

These books can also be found at music stores and on music websites such as www.JWPepper.com . Amazon was the site I found the book for the best prices. When buying your book make sure it’s for your scholar’s instrument. For example if your scholar plays trumpet you will want to buy this book for trumpet not flute or clarinet. Each instrument has specific needs and differing clefs that the scholar will need to read in, if the book doesn’t match the instrument it’s used for it will be of no use to the scholar.

Please be sure all instruments and books are clearly labeled with the Scholars’s name, homeroom teacher, and your phone number.

Important Concert Dates

These concerts are a work in progress; more information for the events will be given as we get closer to the event date. If there is a change or addition to the concert dates families will be informed in a timely manner.

Beginning and Intermediate Band

Date Time Event Name Location

Friday Dec.8 To be determined Holiday Arts Show William Jessup University

Date Time Event Name Location

Friday May.18 To be determined Arts in the Park Rock of Roseville

Date Time Event Name Location

To be determined. To be determined Heritage Fair JAA campus

Attendance is mandatory!

Transportation to events will not be provided by the school. Please plan ahead.

FAMILY CONTACT & COMMITMENT FORM

RETURN TO YOUR MUSIC TEACHER BY Friday August 26th

My Scholar ______understands that after school music programs are a full-year commitment. They will attend their chosen choir, band, and orchestra rehearsals, activities, and concerts from September through June. My Scholar and I understand that my Scholar is not to miss any more than 4 rehearsals and that all missed rehearsals need to be authorized by the music teacher first, without authorization Scholar will be dropped from class.

Grade (please circle) 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 12th

Instrument ______

7th grade a up please list your advisory teacher for the classroom teacher.

Classroom Teacher ______

I have read and understood the packet of band information including: Things You Need To Know About Band, Orchestra, or Voice; Important Dates; JAA Music Materials .

Scholar Signature ______

Parent/Guardian Signature ______

PARENT/GUARDIAN CONTACT INFORMATION

Please Print Legibly

Parent/Guardian 1 Parent/Guardian 2

Name ______

Phone (Day) ______

Phone (Eve) ______

Email ______

$25.00 Material Fee

A $25 dollar material fee will be required by all after school participants. This is to help pay for the cost of having the after school music program.

1. Families in financial difficulties can offer 2.5 hrs of service in lieu of the $25 enrollment fee. (To be handled on a case-by-case basis by the instructor.)

2. Families who have scholars enrolled in multiple ensembles after-school can pay $25 for the first scholar/class and then just an additional $5 per scholar/class.

Where do you submit your payment?

We are excited to introduce our mobile payment application, PushPay. It takes less than 5 minutes to set up and will simplify the way you make payments to JAA.

Text 'johnadamsacademy' to 77977 and you will receive a link that will walk you through the set up process. If you prefer to access this application from a computer, go to https://pushpay.com/pay/johnadamsacademy and you will be at the set up page. All you will need is your Debit/Credit Card number and a valid email address.

If you have multiple scholars, please complete one transaction per scholar.

The Giving Type will be “Music”

Be sure to put in a scholars name and grade so that we can trace the payment back to the correct scholar.

Our JAA website, http://roseville.johnadamsacademy.org/ is set up to go directly to the PushPay option. When you click on Support JAA, then Donate – will take you directly into the page.

https://pushpay.com/pay/johnadamsacademy/4rAsSoxlxZof80CW0xG4dg

Parents would just need to select “Music” as the giving type