MS Band Handbook 2018-2019

PE Rotation for 2018-19

1st Rotation-8/24-9/21 2nd Rotation-9/24-10/19 3rd Rotation-10/22-11/16

BLUE RED YELLOW GREEN ORANGE PURPLE GRAY GOLD MAROON Band 1 Band 2 Theater 1 Strings 1 Vis. Art 1 Vocal 2 Band 1 CW 1 Theater 1

Dance 1 Theater 2 Dance 2 Vocal 1 Strings 2 Vis. Art 2 CW 2 Theater 2 Band 2

CW 1 CW 2 Piano 1 Piano 2

4th Rotation-11/26-12/20 5th Rotation-1/7-2/1 6th Rotation-2/4-3/1

BLUE RED YELLOW GREEN ORANGE PURPLE GRAY GOLD MAROON Vis. Art 1 Dance 1 Vocal 2 Band 1 Band 2 Theater 1 Vis. Art 1 Vis. Art 2 Vocal 1

Dance 2 Vocal 1 Vis. Art 2 Theater 2 Strings 1 Strings 2 Vocal 2 Piano 1 Piano 2

Piano 1 Piano 2

7th Rotation-3/4-4/3 8th Rotation-4/4-4/30 9th Rotation-5/1-5/24

BLUE RED YELLOW GREEN ORANGE PURPLE GRAY GOLD MAROON Theater 1 Theater 2 Strings 1 Band 1 Band 2 Dance 1 Dance 1 Dance 2 Vocal 1

CW 2 Strings 2 CW 1 Vis. Art 1 Dance 2 Vis. Art 2 CW 1 Vocal 2 Strings 2

Piano 1 Piano 2 Strings 1 CW 2

Major classes will attend Physical Education classes four times throughout the year. Each of these rotations will be four weeks

long. Dates are subject to change due to changes in the master calendar.

2018-2019 SOA MS band Calendar 2018-2019

SUBJECT TO CHANGE

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A B C D EDate Day Event place Who

8/20/18 MON. first day of school! SOA ALL8/25/18 Sat. POOL PARTY 7- 9:30pm Parkshore pool students only8/30/18 sat Band night! SOA MS band room parents9/3/18 Mon. Labor Day / HOLIDAY ALL

9/20/18 Thurs. FIRST PERFORMANCE! / CONCERT RMMT ALL11/6/18 Tues ELECTION DAY / NO SCHOOL ALL

11/16/18 Fri. CONVOCATION RMMT 7&811/19/18 MON FALL BREAK BEGINS ALL12/6/18 Thurs. WINTER CONCERT RMMT ALL12/7/18 Fri. HS BAND WINTER CONCERT RMMT ALL

12/21/18 Fri. HALF DAY/ WINTER BREAK BEGINS ALL1/7/19 MON School resumes ALL

1/12/19 SAT. region auditions Summerville HS 7 & 81/13/19 SAT OYSTER ROAST BOWENS ALL &PARENTS1/21/19 MON MLK DAY HOLIDAY NO SCHOOL ALL1/26/19 SAT. ALLSTATE AUDITIONS Lexington HS selected 2/15/19 Fri. Festival Clinic SOA MS band room 7 & 82/16/19 SAT. Festival Clinic SOA MS band room 7 & 82/22/19 Fri. REGION BAND CLINIC CSU selected 2/23/19 Sat. REGION BAND CLINIC CSU selected 3/4/19 mon Pre- Festival CONCERT RMMT ALL

3/12/19 tues woodwind sectional SOA MS band room 7&83/13/19 WED. Brass sectional SOA MS band room 7&83/15/19 Fri. ALLSTATE BAND CLINIC FURMAN UNIV Selected 3/16/19 SAT. ALLSTATE BAND CLINIC FURMAN UNIV selected 3/17/19 SUN ALLSTATE BAND CLINIC FURMAN UNIV selected 3/20/19 Wed. Concert Band Assesment MYRTLE BEACH 7&83/21/19 Thurs. Concert Band Assesment / myrtle bch.trip MYRTLE BEACH 7&83/22/19 Fri. HALF DAY/ SPRING BREAK BEGINS students4/1/19 Mon. Jazz band rehearsal SOA MS band room selected 4/3/19 WED SPRING SHOWCASE SOA ALL4/8/19 Mon. Jazz band rehearsal SOA MS band room selected

4/15/19 Mon. Jazz band rehearsal SOA MS band room selected 4/19/19 FRI SPRING WEEKEND ALL4/29/19 Mon. Jazz band rehearsal SOA MS band room selected 5/4/19 SAT. SOLO & ENSEMBLE GOOSECREEK HS ALL5/6/19 Mon. Jazz band rehearsal SOA MS band room selected 5/8/19 Thurs. Spring Concert! RMMT ALL

5/13/19 Mon. MS awards banquet Cafeteria ALL6/6/19 Thurs. LAST DAY! 8TH

SOA MS BAND

RULES OF BAND

1. ARRIVE EARLY (ON TIME IS LATE!)

2. BE PREPARED

3. RESPECT ALL OTHERS

4. RESPECT OTHERS PROPERTY

5. DO NOT LITTER

6. NO EATING OR DRINKING IN THE BANDROOM

A. (EXCEPT PLAIN WATER)

7. GUM CHEWING IS PROHIBITED

BEHAVIORAL CONSEQUENCES

VERBAL WARNING

LUNCH DETENTION

YOUR PARENTS WILL BE CONTACTED

REFERRED TO ASST. PRINCIPAL

NOT ALLOWED TO TRAVEL WITH THE BAND

SOA Middle School Band Grading Policy

2018- 2019

The above grading policy is subject to change each nine weeks.

Every student in the SOA MS Band Program is expected to

give 100% everyday.

Item A Item B Item C Item D Item E

PRACTICE

LOGS

TESTS

SMARTMUSIC/

PLAYING

TESTS

CLASSROOM

GRADE

PERFORMANCES

Practice @

Home

SIGHTREADING

PLAYING

On-Time,

Prepared, Attitude

Professionalism

Grade

Written/ rhythm

Submitted/

In -class

Materials

5%

15%

20%

20%

40%

ITEM A - Practice logs

Submitted every Friday

ITEM B – TESTS

Sight-reading tests

Rhythm tests

Theory tests

ITEM C -Playing tests Examples of these are:

Tests not submitted through Smartmusic will be played in class

In class tests announced in advance

Pop or “Surprise” tests

SmartMusic is a computer program for at home practice. Smart Music is the equivalent

of a homework grade in academic classes.

ITEM D – CLASSROOM GRADE

The following occurrences have a negative effect on a student’s classroom grade:

Tardiness – This will also result in a referral to the Assistant Principal.

NOT bringing an instrument = N/I

NOT having a good reed = N/R

NOT having your own books/music/BINDER = N/B

NOT having a pencil = N/P

Upon the third occurrence of these, the result is a grade of zero = 0

Every occurrence after the third, will also result in a grade of zero = 0

Non co-operative attitude = 0 (First time and every time)

The grade will reset at the beginning of each nine-week grading period.

ITEM E – PROFESSIONALISM GRADE

The following items are considered in the Professionalism Grade:

Attendance at all rehearsals.

Attendance at all performances.

Proper Attire

Preparation & personal musicianship.

Attitude

Practice Log

Name____________________ Date __________________

Assignment:

Day of the Week What did you practice? Minutes Practiced

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

*To ensure progress, please practice at least 120 minutes each week. Practice must take place on four separate days. Practice logs are due in class on Fridays. Parent Signature ______________________ Date_________________

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Performance Preparation and Expectations

Band Rehearsals and Performances

Concert Band and Wind Ensemble Rehearsals will be held on campus at School of

the Arts. See attached schedule! Adequate notification of changes will be given so

transportation can be arranged. Band members are required to attend ALL

rehearsals and to participate in a functional way at all performances. This is part of

the performance grade. Missing a rehearsal or performance will result in a

grade of Zero (0).

Band members are expected to be prompt to all rehearsals and performances. On

time is late. Early is on time. There are no excuses acceptable, short of a

major catastrophe or death in the family, for missing a major performance.

All concerts and any other performance events are considered major performance

events. Missing a major performance event without a valid, acceptable reason will

have a significant impact on the grade for that quarter in band. Band members are

expected to be present for rehearsal if they are present for school. Please arrange

other important appointments and activities around the rehearsal schedule.

When an absence is anticipated, the director must be notified in writing in advance

of the date. Every effort should be made to make medical appointments at times

not in conflict with the band rehearsal schedule as the absence of one band member

affects the entire group. Unexcused tardiness will result in disciplinary action.

SEE THE BAND CALENDAR!

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Personal Appearance

Band members will be well groomed at all times when they appear in any

uniformed band function (shirts tucked in, hair combed, good shoes, etc.).

Students are to remain in full uniform until the director instructs the band

otherwise. Parents, please help supervise this at concerts.

Band Uniforms

All band members are expected to wear the band uniform approved by

the Band Booster Board. Students out of uniform WILL NOT

PERFORM at concerts at school or other venues. This will result in a

grade of Zero (0).

Casual uniform

Band shirt

long pants, no SHORTS (unless outside performance)

Formal uniform

Boy’s uniform is a full tuxedo with red bow tie and red

cummerbund.

Girl’s uniform is the middle school band uniform black dress

with red sash.

All students will need all-black socks or hose and

All black shoes for the formal uniform.

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Conduct Expectations

Because of the nature of the organization, band discipline must be strict!

Band students and parents must believe in the ideals, principles, and

rules of the organization. Each member must always be aware of good

behavior and think for himself. Any misconduct casts a bad light on the

school, community, and band program. Any member who casts discredit

on the organization by his/her conduct or actions in band, in another

class, or on a trip may face discipline within the program, including the

possibility of dismissal from band field trips and any out-of-town trips.

This decision will be at the director's discretion. Severe improper

conduct shall be grounds for immediate disciplinary action, which may

include dismissal from the School of the Arts Middle School Band

Program. Examples of such behavior include, but are not limited to:

committing a theft or taking any type of drug (including alcohol and

tobacco) while on a band trip. BAND TRIPS ARE NOT DATING

EVENTS. Public displays of affection (including holding hands) are not

appropriate.

Theft and vandalism are cause for immediate disciplinary action, which

may include dismissal from band and possible suspension from school.

Damages or loss will be the sole responsibility of the thief or vandal.

This includes but is not limited to school-owned property. Students are

subject to the rules of the school and Charleston County School District

Policies. Students should never leave their instruments unattended at

school, on the bus, at the bus stop, or any other place where they could

be vandalized.

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PERFORMANCE AND COMPETITION

OPPORTUNITIES

Band Competitions

Concert Performance Assessment (Late March) – The Wind

Ensemble and possibly Concert Band (6th & 7th grade bands)

perform at this event. This is an event where bands are evaluated

based on their live performance of prepared music and sight-

reading ability. The South Carolina Band Director’s Association

(http://www.bandlink.org/ ) sponsors CPA and attendance is

required for all students who are members of a participating band.

Transportation and fees are provided by the Band Boosters.

Out-of-Town Band Competition - In the spring of each year, the

band may participate in an out-of-town competition.

Carowinds music festival – will be attended every other year by

the 6th grade band. This is usually a one-day event consisting of

time in the park and an adjudicated performance.

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Regional Individual Opportunities

There are several honor band opportunities available to students through

audition. These include All-Region Band and All-State Band. The audition

process is similar for both. All 7th & 8th grade band students are required to

participate in these auditions. Failure to audition will result in a grade of

zero(0).

Region Band is Mandatory for 7th & 8th grade Band Students. Auditions are

in January at Summerville High, and Clinic and Performance at CSU. The

Region Band is a group of students from District 4 (region) South Carolina,

selected by auditions held at Summerville High. The Band Booster

organization is responsible for entry fees, but students are responsible for

their own meal expenses and transportation to the audition and to the event.

The event involves an all-day Friday and Saturday morning rehearsal at

CSU. The event culminates in a concert on Saturday afternoon.

Participation is an honor and a responsibility

All-State Band – (Auditions in January with the concert in March) Audition

by invitation depending on standing in Region Auditions. The All-State

Band is a group of students from all over South Carolina, selected by

audition at Lexington High School. The event requires the student to miss

one Friday of classes and stay four nights in Greenville. If selected to All-

State, students are responsible for their own meals, lodging, and travel

expenses. The event culminates in a concert on Sunday afternoon at Furman

University that is open to the public. Participation is an honor and a

responsibility. This is the highest honor band a student can reach in the

State of South Carolina.

Solo & Ensemble - (May) (required) The Solo & Ensemble event is a

regional opportunity where students may play solos and/or ensembles for

ratings and to earn medals. Solos published with a written accompaniment

MUST be accompanied. The Band Booster organization is responsible for

entry fees. Students are responsible for their own accompanist fees. More

information will be distributed in the second semester.

ARTISTIC PROBATION POLICY

Beginning in the seventh grade, and continuing

through grade 11, a student who earns an

average of 80 or less during any nine-week

grading period in any of their arts major classes

will be placed on artistic probation for the

following grading period. Students are required

to raise their average over the next grading

period to an 81 or higher. Students who earn a

grade of 80 or below in their major for any two

grading periods in a school year will be

required to re-audition before the end of the

school year. In order to maintain active

membership at School of the Arts, a committee

of the arts faculty, including the student's major

teachers, will audition probationary students to

determine their status for continued enrollment

at SOA.

School of the Arts Middle School Arts Supply List for 2018-2019

Visit our website at www.soa.ccsdschools.com

MS Piano Supply List Piano Fee - TBD (checks made out to SOA Piano) Stereo Headphones The plug-in cord should be at least 4 feet For ease of movement at the piano. ¼ inch adaptors 3 ring binder with sheet protectors Music that you have been using most recently. Pencils for class USB Flashdrive MS Dance Supply List Dance Fee - - $150 in lump sum paid by August 7th or $200 afterwards (Checks made out to SOA Dance Boosters) Girl’s attire: Plain Black short sleeve leotard (no lace, no sheer) Pink or flesh colored convertible tights Black convertible tights Black athletic bra only Black ballet skirt (optional) Black stretch dance shorts over leotard (optional) Shoes: pink or flesh colored ballet shoes Boy’s attire: White or black fitted shirt Fitted black jazz pants or black fitted athletic pants no stripes Black ballet tight (optional) Shoes: Black or skin tone ballet shoes Dance belt or compression shorts 6th & 7th grade dancers Black and white lined composition notebook Small dance bag or SOA dance sack for transporting dance gear 8th grade dancers 3 ring binder with 6 section dividers and paper Small dance bag or SOA dance sack for transporting dance gear Everyone- Dance classroom supplies Band-aids 2 boxes of facial tissues Hair ties

Theatre Supply List Pencils & Paper Highlight marker Black clothing for performances (Details to TBA) $150.00 – Theatre Fee Checks payable to SOA Black Box Boosters MS Vocal Supply List $200.00 Vocal Fee (Checks payable to SOA Singers) 1 3 ring 1” Black View Binder 6 Section dividers for binder 2 reams of white copy paper 2-box Ticonderoga #2 pencils (24 count total) 1 roll paper towels 1 case of soda for each semester Bring the above items to vocal room on “Back to School Night” Concert Performance attire (specific info will be given on 1st day of school) Men: black tuxedo ensemble Ladies: Black concert dress with black character shoes, 1/5” heel 6th Grade only Alfred’s Essentials of Music Theory Book 1 1 ream (500 sheets) of pastel paper 1 large box tissues 7th Grade only 1 package of Expo Markers 8th Grade only 1 ream (500 sheets) of neon brightly colored paper (single color)

Creative Writing Supply List 6th grade $25 Activity Fee (Checks payable to CCSOA Creative Writing Dept.) $50 Booster Club Fee (Checks payable to SOA Creative Writing Booster Club) Marble notebook (to use as a journal) 1“ 3 –ring binder with dividers Loose leaf paper Pens, pencils & highlighter Flash Drive (to be kept in CW classroom) 1 containers disinfectant wipes 1 ream of white copy paper 7th grade $25 Activity Fee (Checks payable to CCSOA Creative Writing Dept.) $50 Booster Club Fee (Checks payable to SOA Creative Writing Booster Club) Journal 1” 3-Ring binder with dividers Loose leaf paper Pens, pencils & highlighter Flash Drive (to be kept in CW classroom) 1 box of tissue 1 container disinfectant wipes 8th grade $25 Activity Fee (Checks payable to CCSOA Creative Writing Dept.) $50 Booster Club Fee (Checks payable to SOA Creative Writing Booster Club) Journal 1” 3-Ring binder with dividers Loose leaf paper Pens, pencils & highlighter Flash Drive (to be kept in CW classroom) 1 ream of white copy paper 1 ream of colored printer paper (any color) MS Strings Supply List All students must have an instrument to use at home.

ALL MS Strings $175.00 Strings Fee – Pay to SOASO (Must be paid by September 15th in order to audition for Region) 1” Black Binder with a view (front plastic cover) Music stand for practice at home All students will need to purchase formal concert attire in October ($65/girls, $35/boys) 6th Grade: Most music stores will have, or order online: Alfreds Essentials of Music Theory Bk.1 Essential Elements 2000 Book 2 for your instrument 1 Box of tissues 7th Grade: Alfreds Essentials of Music Theory Bk. 2 24 Pre-sharpened pencils 8th grade: 1 box of tissues

ALL Cello and Bass Students turn in: $100/yearly In Class Instrument Usage Fee, check to: SOA (please don’t combine checks for class fee and instrument fee) 1 cake of bass rosin or cello rosin for in class use 1 Soft Cloth for wiping off instrument in class use

Violin and Viola Students (keep these items in your case at ALL times) 1 extra set of strings (Dominant Brand is preferred – NO super sensitive) 2 extra “E” strings for Violin 1 cake of dark Rosin Shoulder Rest Mandatory (prefer Kun or Wolfe Primo) “Luggage Tag” attached to your case with your name and phone number. String Supplies can be ordered at www.sharmusic.com

MS Band Supply List– All Students $200 Band Fee (Checks payable to SOAMSBB) A MUSIC STAND (HOME PRACTICE) 6th Grade Students Approved Instrument (Students must have completed mouth piece placement test) Essential Elements 2000 Book 1 (for your instrument) Master Theory Book 1 Cleaning Kit (instrument specific) Smart Music Microphone 2 – 4 Pencils 1 – 1” Black Binder 10 – Clear plastic sheet protectors Extra reeds (reed instrument only) 7th Grade Students - All Habits of a Successful Middle School Musician book (for your instrument) Bach and Before book (for your instrument) Master Theory Book 2 & 3 Working Smart Music Microphone 4 Pencils 1 – 1” Black Binder 20 Clear Plastic Sheet Protectors 1 box of tissues Woodwinds 1 Box Reeds (single reed instruments only) 2 Extra Reeds (double reed instruments only) 1 Reed Case (Reed instruments only) Tuner Brass Players Valve oil Cleaning rag Straight mute (except euph. & tuba) 8th Grade Students - All Habits of a Successful Musician - book (for your instrument) Bach and Before book (for your instrument) Master Theory Book 3 Working Smart Music Microphone 1 roll of paper towels Pencils 1 – 2” Black Binder Tuner 1 Box Reeds (single reed instruments only) 2 Extra Reeds (double reed instruments only) 1 Reed Case (Reed instruments only) All Percussionists need the following Stick Bag 1 pair of SD1 Concert Snare Sticks 1 pair of T1 General Timpani Mallets 1 pair of rubber mallets for Xylophone 1 pair of M2 yarn mallets for Marimba A Pitch Pipe

MS Visual Arts Supply List 6th - 8th Grade Visual Arts This list is being revised and will be sent to you over the summer by Damond Howard, the MS Visual Art teacher.