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INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
Saint
Francis of Assisi
School Band
Director: Mrs. Amy
Spear
aspear@saintfrancisschool.org
(515) 457-7167
Welcome to the 2011 - 2012 Saint Francis
of Assisi School Band webpage!
Notes for Jan. 30th - Feb. 3rd:
Permission slips
for the Diavolo performance at the Civic Center are
due.
Please view your email for a copy of the permission slip.
The end of the trimester is in two weeks. Please be sure that all
make-up band lessons are scheduled, and all practice records are signed
and ready to be turned in at the end of the week.
Schedule for Feb. 6th - Feb. 10th:
Monday -
5th Grade Band rehearsal 8:10am
Tuesday - Middle School Band rehearsal 3:00 - 3:50pm
Wednesday - Jazz Band rehearsal 3:00 - 3:40pm
Thursday - 5th Grade Band rehearsal 8:10am
Middle School Band rehearsal 3:00 - 3:50pm
Friday - Practice Logs Due
Practice Homework -
1) Solo and Ensemble Music
2) Lesson Books
3) Concert Band music / Jazz Band music
Tentative
Schedule for Feb. 13th - Feb. 17th:
Monday -
5th Grade Band rehearsal 8:10am
Tuesday - Middle School Band rehearsal 3:00 - 3:50pm
Wednesday - Jazz Band rehearsal 3:00 - 3:40pm
Thursday - 5th Grade Band rehearsal 8:10am
Middle School Band rehearsal 3:00 - 3:50pm
Friday - "Diavolo" Performance Field Trip
Last Day of Trimester 2
Have a wonderful
weekend!
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Notes for Jan. 23rd - 27th:
Congratulations to all of the Saint Francis of Assisi School band
members on a wonderful All-City Band Concert! Your hard work and
dedication to learning the music was evident in the band's performances.
All band rehearsals will resume as usually scheduled.
Permission slips
for the Diavolo performance at the Civic Center are
due on Monday, January 30th.
Please view your email for a copy of the permission slip.
The end of the trimester is in three weeks. Please be sure that
all make-up band lessons are scheduled with Mrs. Spear this week.
Schedule for
Jan. 30th - Feb. 3rd:
Monday -
5th Grade Band rehearsal 8:10am
Permission Slips Due for "Diavolo" field trip
Tuesday - Middle School Band rehearsal 3:00 - 3:50pm
Wednesday - No Jazz Band Rehearsal - Early Dismissal
Thursday - 5th Grade Band rehearsal 8:10am
Middle School Band rehearsal 3:00 - 3:50pm
Practice Homework -
1) Solo and Ensemble Music
2) Lesson Books
Have a wonderful
weekend!
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Practice Expectations (as a portion of Standard 4)
5th Grade = minimum of 15 minutes at least 3 times per week
6th Grade and 7th Grade = minimum of 20-25
minutes 3 times per week
8th Grade = minimum of 30-35 minutes 3
times per week
*Smaller amounts of time daily are acceptable.
However, to practice on one day for a larger amount of time is not as
beneficial to musician development.
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Important Dates:
Sept. 22nd and 29th - All City Band Rehearsals at Dowling
4:00 - 5:00pm
Sept. 30th - All City Band Performance at Drake Stadium
October 27th - First Performance (5th Grade Band)
"Haunt-cert" Concert (6th - 8th Grade Band)
December 15th - Winter Concert at 6:30pm
December 16th - Tentative Band / Choir Tour
January 17th - Orpheus Honor Band (Selected 6th - 8th Grade)
Simpson College
January 23rd - All City Band (All 5th - 8th Gr. Band Members)
Rehearsals approx. Noon - 3:30pm
Concert at Wells Fargo Arena 7:00pm
February 17th - Diavolo Performance (All 5th - 8th Gr. Bands)
Civic Center - Bands will view performance
March 3rd - Tentative Solo / Ensemble Contest (All 6th - 8th Gr.)
Norwalk Middle School
March 6th - 5th Grade Solo / Ensemble Contest
Saint Francis of Assisi School
May 3rd or 17th - Spring Band Concert (All Bands)
May 8th - Night of Jazz (Middle School Jazz Band)
Location - TBA
May 15th - Talent Show (Middle School Jazz Band)
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Instrumental Music Standards
Standard 1
1.1 Identify Selected Pitch names and Fingerings
1.2 Identify and define basic rhythms through 8th notes
(5th Grade)
1.2 Identify and define basic rhythms through 16th
notes (6th Grade)
1.2 Identify and define complex rhythms in various patterns
(Middle School)
1.3 Identify and define selected tempo markings
1.4 Identify and define selected articulation markings
1.5 Identify and define selected notation symbols for dynamics and
expression
Standard 2
2.1 Demonstrates proper posture, proper playing position, and
physical elements
2.2 Performs a Concert Bb scale, and performs in the
following key signatures: Concert Bb, Eb, F
2.2
Performs a concert C, F, Bb, and Eb scale, and all pitches in an
octave Bb chromatic scale, and
performs in the
following key signatures: concert C, F, Bb, and Eb.
2.2 Performs a concert C, F, Bb, Eb, Ab, G, D, and A Major scale,
and chromatic scale in a practical
range. Performs in
selected key signatures.
2.3 Performs using selected tempos, and performs in simple meters
using proper rhythms.
2.3 Performs using selected tempos, and performs in compound
meters using proper rhythms.
2.3 Performs using selected tempos. Performs using complex
alternating meters with proper rhythms.
2.4 Performs simple instrumental parts in selected styles of
music.
2.4 Performs intermediate instrumental parts in selected styles of
music.
2.4 Performs complex instrumental parts in selected styles of
music.
2.5 Performs selected
assigned parts within an ensemble.
Standard 3
3.1 Can evaluate an instrumental music performance.
3.2 Can evaluate an individual music performance.
Standard 4
4.1 Attend lessons as scheduled with
appropriate materials.
4.1 Attend band rehearsals as scheduled with appropriate materials.
4.1 Demonstrate proper behavior as a performer and listener.
4.1 Show self-discipline by practicing outside of scheduled band
time.
4.1 Show cooperative behavior when participating in all band settings.
Behavior
Stays on task
Completes activities / work on time
Follows directions
Talks at appropriate times
Has material for class organized and available
Below is a list of suggestions as to how you, as parents, can help your child succeed in instrumental music, even if you never played an instrument yourself. Please contact me if you would like additional information!
- Show interest in what your student is studying
- Give praise and encouragement
- Arrange a regular time for practice - 15 to 30 minutes a day is better than longer amounts of time every few days
- Help keep a daily record of practice time (practice logs provided by director)
- Find a quiet place for your child to practice without interruptions
- Help and support practice
- Never make fun of strange sounds made in the beginning
- Provide a safe place to keep the instrument
- Keep the instrument in good repair
- Teach your student to be on time for lessons and rehearsals
- Encourage your student to play for others
- Provide an adjustable height music stand, good quality instrument, and proper equipment (reeds, neck strap)
Classroom Expectations:
* Students need to enter the classroom in a
manner that is respectful to their peers and band instruments.
* Students need to arrive and be prepared to
begin rehearsal on time.
(8:10am - 5th Grade arrive 8:15am rehearsal; 3:05
Middle School arrive, 3:07pm rehearsal)
* Students need to bring all appropriate
materials to class: Sharpened Pencil, Music Folder, Lesson Book,
Properly working instrument (includes reeds, cleaning cloths,
valve/ slide oil, neck strap, etc.)
* Students need to be respectful listeners
when the director is on the podium. (no talking or playing
instruments)
* Students need to use appropriate posture
when playing their instrument.
* Students need to come to band ready to
learn! This is a positively productive learning environment!
If a student chooses not to follow the
expectations:
1st Offense - Verbal Warning
2nd Offense - Verbal Warning, Contact Parents and
Referral
3rd Offense - Students will sit out the remainder
of class and receive a referral.
4th Offense - Students will be directed to the
office immediately and parents will be contacted.
(Depending on the severity of the broken rule, a
student may be directly sent to the office.)
Instrument Rental Information: Mrs. Spear has handouts from
a couple music dealers in the area. If you are looking to rent and
instrument or upgrade your student's current band instrument, please let
her know!
Questions to ask your music dealer...
1. What brand is the instrument?
2. Is there an insurance program and what does it cover / cost?
3. Do they have an instrument upgrade / "step-up" horn program?
What are the details? Time lines?
4. Are loaner horns available should the one we are renting need
repairs?
St. Francis of Assisi offers band for
students beginning in grade five. Band is not in the St. Francis
School general budget and parents must pay for instruction. Band
fees and tuition pay for private lessons and a large group band
experience. Solo and ensemble opportunities are also available for
band students. Private lessons are offered weekly during the
school day and large group rehearsal is before school. Students
involved in band are held to curricular standards and benchmarks. Band
is an intellectual and artistic activity as evidenced by placement of
instruction during the academic day.
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