mu 17/18 – band todd livingston, director. about me: kino junior high, edison elementary,...
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Band at Kino Junior High …by the numbers MU 17/18 Hybrid class – 7 th and 8 th graders Find the curriculum at and-curriculumhttp://www.mpsaz.org/arts/music/band-program- and-curriculum 28 students – 3 rd period 6 performances per year outside of school hours (dates in handbook) 6 flutes, 5 clarinets, 2 saxes, 5 trumpets, 4 trombones, 1 euphonium, 5 percussionistsTRANSCRIPT
MU 17/18 – BandTODD LIVINGSTON, DIRECTOR
About me: Kino Junior High, Edison Elementary, O’Connor Elementary 7th year teaching, 4th with Mesa Public Schools Graduate of Mountain View HS, Arizona State University Other activities include:
Mountain View HS Marching Band – woodwind instructor (year 2) Arizona Wind Symphony – bass/contrabass clarinet (year 3) Academy Drum and Bugle Corps – tour administrator (year 5) Arizona Band and Orchestra Directors Association – random things Arizona State University – teacher training
Band at Kino Junior High…by the numbers
MU 17/18 Hybrid class – 7th and 8th graders Find the curriculum at http://
www.mpsaz.org/arts/music/band-program-and-curriculum 28 students – 3rd period 6 performances per year outside of school hours (dates in
handbook) 6 flutes, 5 clarinets, 2 saxes, 5 trumpets, 4 trombones, 1
euphonium, 5 percussionists
Skills and Grading 1st quarter: “individual skills”
scales, tone, rhythm, unification of counting styles “How are we supposed to sound in junior high?”
2nd quarter: “whole ensemble” balance, blend, intonation, more scales, literature, cross-curricular
connections (music history, acoustics, cultural relevance) Grading:
4 points every day for having: music, instrument, pencil, and a great attitude.
Written assignments: 10/25/40 points Playing assessments: 10/25/40 points Concerts: 150 points (includes student self-assessment)
Concert Dates also in handbook/online
Thursday, October 8, 7:00pm (combined with Kino JH Choir)Thursday, December 10, 6:30pm (combined with Edison ES band)
*Thursday, January 21st, 7:00pm, Westwood HS Feeder area concert*Tuesday, January 26th, 7:00pm, Mesa HS Feeder area concert*(Students must choose ONE to attend)
Thursday, March 3rd, 7:00pmTuesday, May 17th, 7:00pm