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Welcome to the
Rockvale Middle School Band
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Band Directors
• Kathy Quarto
• Debbie Hice
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Be Part of the Band!
• What is band? (15 minute video clip –click here)
• Why should my child be in band? (5 minute video clip –click here)
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What will your child learn in band?
• How to play an instrument• Organizational skills• Leadership skills• How to work with others as a part of a team• Reading and language skills• Mathematical reasoning• Artistic interpretation• Creativity• Commitment & work ethic• Self evaluation skills• Writing skills• Problem Solving• Study Skills
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Fitting Day – Saturday, August 24
• Sign up for a time tonight (8am-1pm Sat)• Plan to be at the school for at least an hour• Director will guide your child through the
instrument fitting process• Instruments to be fitted:
– Flute– Clarinet– Trumpet– Trombone– Percussion (this will take place during class prior to
August 25)
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Other Fitting Day Options
• If you are unable to make the fitting day on August 24, see Mrs. Quarto or Mrs. Hice for an alternate after-school time
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Beginning Instruments
• Beginning Band students will start on one of these instruments
• Flute
• Clarinet
• Trumpet
• Trombone
• Mallet Percussion
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Advanced Instruments
• Students who are doing well on their initial instrument may audition for one of the following in December. Regular practice at home is a must.
• Most advanced instrument changes require private lessons
• *Oboe• *Bassoon• *Bass Clarinet• *Alto Saxophone• *Tenor Saxophone• *F Horn• *Baritone• *Tuba• Drums & Accessory
Percussion (this is ONLY for mallet percussionists & will be added for all percussionists)
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Instrument Fitting
• You are free to rent an instrument from any reputable music store
• The Music Stop will be at the school with instruments to rent and materials to purchase on the fitting day for your convenience
• Please do not rent or purchase an instrument before your child has been through the final fitting process
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Costs / Investment
• Instrument
• Instrument Accessories
• Method Book ($10-$17)
• Pep Band t-shirt (optional)
• Dress slacks/skirt/dress, dress shirt/blouse/dress shoes
• Audition fees – Solo & Ensemble (optional)
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Instrument
• Large instruments (tuba, baritone, F Horn, bass clarinet) are rented from the school– $50 per semester
• Small instruments (flute, clarinet, alto sax, tenor sax, trumpet, trombone, bell set/snare drum/practice pad) are rented from a music store if not owned by the student
• Percussion instruments (marimba, xylophone, vibraphone, bells, bass drum, drum set, timpani, snare drum, cymbals, etc)
• $25 per year user fee• Percussion pack – marimba mallets, xylo/bell mallets, snare drum
sticks, mallet bag (may purchase or rent from school)– $60 purchase / $25 per year rental
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Instrument Rental• Allen Haynes – owner of The Music Stop• All music stores offer a rental program • Costs are basically the same• Some include insurance, some offer it as an add-on
(you need insurance for repairs)• Beware of hidden costs/fees• Initial cost is $25-$35 for the first 3 months• After the first 3 months, you can
– Purchase the instrument– Purchase a used or new instrument
• Check with Band directors on brands• Beware of extremely cheap instruments at pawn shops, on-line, or
at big box stores (You get what you pay for)
– Continue to rent to own
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Method Book
6th Grade• Essential Elements 2000
Book 1
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Accessories
Woodwinds• Clarinets/Saxes
– Initially Rico size 2-½ reeds
– After Fall break -VanDoren size 3 Reeds
– Cleaning Swab• Cotton or silk
– Cork Grease
• Flutes– Cleaning Rod
– Cleaning Cloth
Brass/Percussion• Trumpets/Baritones/Tubas
– Valve oil / Slide Grease
• F Horns– Rotary Valve Oil / Slide Grease
• Trombones– Slide Oil / Tuning Slide Grease
• Percussion– Specific Drum Sticks,
Marimba & Xylophone Mallets, Practice Bells, Practice Pad, mallet bag
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Essential Elements Interactive
• https://www.essentialelementsinteractive.com/
• School Code – RMSband7
• You will need to input the code on your book to set up and account
• We will go over this in class once students have their instrument & book
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Smart Music
• Optional Practice Program• For PC, Mac & handheld devices• App available on Ipad• Optional Home subscription• Access to all music in method books• Sightreading• Hundreds of songs• $40/year for home subscription• www.smartmusic.com
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Smart Music
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Performance Attire
Optional• Tie-Dye Band T-shirt
– $15
– Will use next year as pep band shirt
– Students wear this to school on concert days to show band spirit
Concerts• Dress Up Clothes
• Dress Slacks/Skirt/Dress
• Dress Shoes
• Ties are optional
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Practicing
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Success
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Required Performances
• November Concert
• March Concert
• Solo & Ensemble Classroom Performances
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Fall Band Concert
• Thursday, November 21
• RMS Auditorium
o5:45 warm-up
o6:30 concert begins
• Concert attire
oDress up clothes
oDress pants, dress or skirt & blouse (no jeans)
oDress shoes & socks (no tennis shoes)
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Spring Band Concert
• Tuesday, March 24
• RMS auditorium
o5:45 warm-up
o6:30 concert begins
• Concert Attire
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Optional Recommended Performances
• All Rutherford County All Star Band (students selected by directors)
• Solo & Ensemble Performance Assessment
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Rutherford County All Star Band
• Rutherford County Middle School (TBA)
• Saturday, May 9
– Rehearsal during the day
– Evening concert
o Parents provide transportation to and from rehearsals / performance
o Membership by band director nomination
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Solo & Ensemble Performance Assessment
• HIGHLY Recommended• 98% of RMS students participate• Stewarts Creek Middle School - Smyrna• Each student prepares a piece to perform as a soloist
or as a part of a small ensemble• Each event is evaluated and rated by a judge• Students receive a rating sheet and a medal for 1st &
2nd place ratings• Students are evaluated against a standard of excellence
– not ranked against each other• Parents provide transportation
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Parent Help• Sign up for a Jupiter account to receive band communications
& grading updates in ALL classes
• Encourage your child to practice
– Help them to set up a regular time and place to practice
• Sign practice record each week to be turned in Monday
• Transport your child to and attend performances
• Poinsettia Fundraiser help
• Let the directors know of any issues that may affect your child’s learning
• What do we need for band? Tissues, disinfecting wipes, hand sanitizer, band-aids, lined index cards, paper towels, pencils, lined paper, SHARPIES, HIGHLIGHTERS – pink, orange, yellow
• Help with set-up, serving and clean-up for receptions after concerts
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Grading
• Rehearsal Technique
• Practicing
• Performances
• Written Assignments
• Playing Tests (Performance Assessments)
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• Essential part of your child’s progress on his/her instrument• Minimum of 100 minutes required each week• Practice should take place over at least 4-5 days• Practicing is 25% of the band grade• Requires parent signature (not initials)• Due every Monday morning before school• Please DO NOT sign your child’s practice record
unless he/she has practiced the amount of time recorded• Please DO NOT give your child permission to sign YOUR
name
Practice Records
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Private Instructors
• Rebecca Murphy – flute• TBA - clarinet• Karl Wingruber – sax, flute, clarinet, bassoon, bass• Mike George – brass (trumpet, F Horn,
trombone, baritone, tuba)• Matt Jefferson – low brass• Tim Hale – percussion
• *Cost - $20 per lesson, payable monthly in advance• *contact the band director if you would like your child
to take private lessons during the school day
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Where Does My Child Get a Band Instrument?
• Basic information
• Some options:
• Music Stop
• Music & Arts Center
• Concert Productions
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Sign up for Band Fittings
• 3 Saturday sign-up sheets
• A few after school options
– See Mrs. Quarto / Mrs. Hice
Be sure that you or your child turn in the yellow band registration form tonight or first thing tomorrow morning
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Fitting Day• Parent must be present for this• Each child will try the flute, clarinet, trumpet &
trombone to find out which instrument "fits" best• Percussionists will have auditioned prior to this time
– There will be a short list of percussion finalists– Any student on the short list may choose percussion after
trying out the other instruments
• The Music Stop will be in the choir room with instruments to rent/purchase and accessories to purchase
• Students may NOT open the case or take out the instrument until the band directors instruct them in the proper way (Please be patient)