NORTHVIEW SCHOOL: an IBO World School

NORTHVIEW SCHOOL: an IBO World School

BAND & ORCHESTRA

HANDBOOK

2015 - 2016

Beginning Band – Concert Band – Symphonic Band - Orchestra

DIRECTOR OF BANDS AND ORCHESTRA:

Mrs. Kathryn Redling

BEGINNING BAND STUDENTS

By The First Week of School You Should Have:

1. Rented a starter Instrument - Flute, Clarinet, Trumpet, Trombone/ Baritone, Percussion

2. Purchased your beginning band book - "Essential Elements 2000 - Book 1" for your specific instrument.

3. A 1" binder with 20 page protectors inside.

4. Beginning Percussion - Don't forget to purchase your Vic Firth Education Pack; drum Sticks WILL NOT be provided by the school. Also be sure to rent your Combo Percussion Kit that includes a snare and bell set to practice at home.

CONCERT BAND - 7th Grade

You Will Need:

1. "Essential Elements 2000- Book 2"

2. 10 Sheet Protectors

3. Your Instrument ad Pencil in your case

4. Extra Reeds for saxophone and clarinet, Rosin for orchestra students

SYMPHONIC BAND - 8th Grade

You Will Need:

1. “I Recommend” – James Ployhar (Percussion need the Flute Book)

2. 10 Sheet Protectors

3. Your Instrument and Pencil in your case

ORCHESTRA 2nd and 3rd year Strings

1. Extra Rosin and rock stop if needed

2. Essential Elements Book 3

PURPOSE

This handbook is designed to guide both students and parents towards an enjoyable and successful experience in the Northview IB Band and Orchestra Program. Please carefully read each section, and keep this handbook “handy” for future reference. Students and parents need to read, sign and return the last page of this handbook by September 4th, 2015.

MISSION

The mission of the Northview IB Band and Orchestra Program is to provide its students with an enjoyable experience in music, ultimately guiding each student toward having a life that is enriched by listening to and creating music. This experience will be achieved through high standards of musical excellence, personal responsibility, and a strong work ethic. In pursuit of this goal, students will develop self-esteem, confidence, character, and meaningful relationships with others.

COMMUNICATION

Kathryn Redling

Director of Bands and Orchestra

For updates, handouts, important dates, announcements and musical links, please visit my teacher webpage listed under my name on the school’s website.

CLASSROOM RULES

·  Students will exhibit good rehearsal etiquette. (Always show respect for the podium and for whoever is instructing on it by being quiet and attentive)

·  Students are to only touch or play their own instruments. Only percussionists are to touch the percussion equipment.

·  Students will need to come prepared to class with all supplies; instrument, pencil, and music.

·  Students will help to maintain a clean and organized classroom and instrument storage room.

·  No gum or food is allowed in the classroom at any time! Only bottled water is allowed

CLASSROOM PROCEDURES

Before Rehearsal:

• In a timely manner, take out your instrument and sit in your assigned seat with materials and a pencil. All cases should be left in the storage room.

• Take care of all instrument maintenance prior to class starting. (This includes: oiling valves, changing reeds, oil your slide, rosin on bows etc.)

During Rehearsal:

• No talking while the director is on the podium.

• Raise your hand for questions and wait to be called upon.

• Be respectful of classmate’s instruments.

After Rehearsal:

• Do not pack up until told to do so. The bell does not dismiss you.

• Storage Room is not a social room. Unpack/pack your instrument then return to your seat.

• Percussionists: clean up your area after every rehearsal.

PRACTICE

Practice is required to master the skills of performing on an instrument. It is recommended that students practice no less than 15 minutes a day. Students are expected to do the following during a practice session:

1. Properly warm-up; including breathing exercises, buzzing on mouthpiece, long tones, lip slurs, scales & tonguing exercises, etc.

2. Work on lesson assignment from method books or music handouts.

3. Work on band music or other music that will be performed in public.

There will be no practice chart. Instead, there will be bi-weekly playing tests that students will need to pass off. Students will be graded: Pass, Half Pass, or Fail. If the student fails the test they will need to make it up again the next class or set up a time to pass it off before or after school.

EQUIPMENT

Students are required to provide their own instrument. Students should clean, oil and/or grease their instruments regularly. They must also provide their own supplies for their instrument, such as valve oil, slide grease, cork grease, reeds, neck straps, etc. to use on the instrument both at home and at school.

SCHOOL OWNED INSTRUMENT

If your student is borrowing a school owned instrument for band or orchestra there is be a $40 nonrefundable fee to cover the general wear and tear of these items. It is expected that the borrower will return the item in good repair. This includes cleanliness, no new dents or excessive scratching, rips, bends, etc. The item is to be returned no later than the last day of school or report card will be held. Should items fail to be returned or returned with any damages not noted above and beyond the scope of normal wear and tear; an invoice will be mailed from the Northview School book-keeper for replacement or satisfactory repair of the instrument.

INSTRUMENT REPAIR

Please DO NOT attempt to fix the instrument on your own. Instrument rental repairs need to be serviced with your music dealer. All others should visit your local music dealer or can be done through our music representative at your own expense.

INSTRUMENT STORAGE

Lockers will be assigned this year to students that play flute, clarinet, saxophone, violin or viola.

Students will need to provide their own pad lock for locker. Students may drop off their instruments in the morning prior to their first class and pick up their instrument before they leave for home.

To avoid confusion with similar looking instruments, please properly identify your instrument with the student name, address and telephone number.

ATTENDANCE AT PERFORMANCE

Attendance at performances is a requirement for participation in band and orchestra. It is very difficult to give a good performance without the participation of every member. If for some reason absence from a performance is unavoidable, the director should be notified as soon as possible to avoid conflicts with missing parts, seating, and the ability to perform the music at an acceptable level.

Please keep in mind that there will be a “concert time” and a “call time”. The “call time” is when all students should be in their seats at the concert venue, ready to warm-up and tune prior to the start of the performance. All performance times and locations will be announced well in advance so that students and their families can plan accordingly.

CONCERT ATTIRE

Beginning Band:

Guys: Khaki pants, and a white dress shirt and tie; Cargo shorts and cargo pockets on pants are NOT permitted.

Girls: Khaki pants or floor length khaki skirt and a white polo dress shoes. No flip-flops

7th Grade Concert Band/ All Orchestra Ensembles:

Guys: White, long-sleeved, button-up dress shirt and tie; black dress pants, black socks, black dress shoes.

Ladies: Black Dress Pants or floor length black skirt, white dress shirt or blouse – No sleeveless shirts. Black dress shoes – no flip-flops.

8th Grade Symphonic Band:

Guys: Black dress pants, Black collared shirt with tie, black socks and shoes.

Ladies: Black dress pants with a black blouse or black dress. Sleeveless dresses are NOT permitted.

EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITY

Extra Credit is available for students who attend any instrumental performance (not vocal) at any level higher than middle school. Attend a local high school band concert. Go to any UNC campus and attend a band, orchestra, or jazz band concert (not a football game). Afterwards student will need to turn in a concert program and a concert review form that can be picked up from Mrs. Redling for full credit.

FORGETTING YOUR INSTRUMENT:

How do you learn to play without an instrument? It is crucial to have your instrument in class every day that you have band or orchestra. However, I understand that it does happen on occasion for various reasons. Please make sure your musician always has their instrument on his or hers band or orchestra day.

EVENTS TO REMEMBER:

October 14th-28th, 2015 Fall Arts Department Fundraiser

December 10th, 2015 Winter Concert- All Performing Groups @ Statesville HS 7pm (Required)

December 12th, 2015 All County Band Auditions @ EMS (Band)

January 9th, 2016 All-District Band Auditions- Lexington, NC (Band optional)

January 23/24, 2016 All-County Band Clinic @ SHS

February 19/20, 2016 All District Clinic @ ASU

May 12, 2016 Spring Concert, SIHS 7pm (Band, Orchestra, and Jazz) (required)

May 14th, 2016 Carowinds Trip, 8th Grade Band and 7/8th grade Orchestra

There will also be middle school band nights at HS football games throughout first quarter.

***Please sign and return this form to Mrs. Redling by September 4th, 2015. ***

Contact Information

This information will be used to contact parents and send important information home about concerts and events throughout the year.

Name of Student: ______Level______

Name(s) of parent/Guardian(s): ______

Home Phone: ______Work Phone: ______

Cell Phone: ______

Email: ______

Student / Parent Agreement

I, (student name) ______, have read and understand the band handbook. I agree to abide by the rules and guidelines within.

Student's Signature ______

I have read the band handbook with my musician and will do my best to encourage and support my child’s musical endeavors.

Parent/Guardian's Signature ______

Certificate of Rental Certificate of Rental 2015-2016

Terms of rental:

The below listed items that have been rented are the sole property of the Northview School Bands and Orchestra. It is expected that the renter will submit a non-refundable repair/rental fee of $40.00 by September 4th for the year. It is expected that the borrower will return the item in good condition. This includes cleanliness, no new dents or excessive scratching, rips, bends, etc. The item is to be returned no later than the last day of school. Should the item fail to be returned or returned with any damages not noted above, and beyond the scope of normal wear-and-tear, an invoice will be mailed from the Northview School book-keeper for replacement or satisfactory repair of the instrument. The Northview School Band and Orchestra Director in conjunction will determine the cost with a music repair facility of her choosing. Should the renter fail to resolve charges, legal action will ensue on behalf of the school system. Signing this agreement binds the signees to all said conditions stated above.

NAME: ______PHONE: ______

INSTRUMENT DESCRIPTION: ______

SERIAL #:______REPLACEMENT VALUE: $______

CONDITION: ______SCH. BD. PROPERTY #:______

ITEMS INCLUDED: ______

1. The undersigned is solely responsible for any and all repairs or damage to the assigned instrument, which may occur during the rental period.

2. We acknowledge the receipt of the above instrument and accessories in the condition as stated. We agree to the following:

a. To be personally responsible for the safe-keeping of this instrument and to return it to the school immediately upon the request of the music director or principal

b. To keep the instrument clean, polished, adjusted, and in good playing condition at all times, including having it repaired and adjusted from normal use or abuse

c. To pay for repairs and maintenance mentioned above, or in the event of loss or total damage, to pay current replacement value for the instrument

d. To have the instrument inspected and repaired upon return to the music department

e. To allow no other person other than the undersigned student to play, handle, or use this instrument without the specific permission of the music director.

STUDENT SIGNATURE: ______DATE: ______

PARENT SIGNATURE: ______DATE: ______