LAKEVIEW INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL BAND PROGRAM

LAKEVIEW BEGINNING BAND PROGRAM	LAKEVIEW INTERMEDIATE BAND PROGRAM
Beginning Band Philosophy Beginning Band Program Goals Letter to Parents Choosing an Instrument Rental Vendor Recommended Instruments Rehearsal Schedule Private Lessons Performance Practice Parent Responsibilities Materials Needed Concert Attire Evaluation 2009-10 Lesson and Band Schedules Musician of the Month Program	Second Year Philosophy Second Year Program Recommended Instruments Rehearsal Schedule Private Lessons Performance Practice Parent Responsibilities Second Year Materials Needed Concert Attire Evaluation Lesson and Band Schedules Musician of the Month Program
DISTRIBUTED FORMS, HANDOUTS & MATERIALS Why Try Band (Pamphlet) Beginning Band Registration How Parent's Can Help their kids Practice Forget Something? Review your DVD Play Along with the Recordingson the CD Online Essential Elements 2000 Recordings On-Line Note Reading Practice SMART MUSIC PROGRAM 5th Grade Newsletter Percussion Note ReadingGames Sticker Forms Brass Instrument Fingering Trainer 1st Lesson: Flute 1st Lesson: Clarinet 1st Lesson: Alto Sax 1st Lesson: Trumpet 1st Lesson: Trombone 1st Lesson: Percussion	DISTRIBUTED FORMS, HANDOUTS & MATERIALS Second Year Band Letter Why Try Band as a 6th Grade beginner? 6th Grade Beginner Info On-Line Note Reading Practice Sticker Forms Standard of Excellence mp3 recordings Percussion Note ReadingGames Brass Instrument Fingering Trainer

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• Select a musical instrument best suited for himself/herself using the following criteria:
  
  • Physical characteristics
  • Balanced instrumentation
  • Student interest
  • (Percussion Students Only)  Musical aptitude as determined by a rhythm/note reading test
• Learn to play a musical instrument using proper posture, hand position and tone quality
• Develop an awareness of keys (tonalities), a means to decode rhythms and techniques for good tone production
• Develop an understanding and respect for different musical styles and their links to various cultures both past and present
• Develop the ability to set individual goals, maintain a good work ethic and realize a sense of achievement upon completion
• Develop the ability to work towards common goals in large groups
• Respect the talent and diversity of others while participating on a musical team

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Dear Parents,

The Stow-Munroe Falls Band Program is pleased to enrich our curriculum with instruction in instrumental music. Beginning in the fifth grade, each child will have the opportunity to study one instrument from either the woodwind, brass or percussion family. Each of the instruments will be demonstrated to your child during our Band Instrument Demonstration held during the third week of school. We are committed to helping you make the right choice for your child.

Part of the fifth grade instrumental program includes giving you as a parent information for obtaining a suitable band instrument. Our recommendations along with other necessary information we will sent home following the demonstration. We have also included a brief outline below.

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Choosing an Instrument Rental Vendor

• Are band rental instruments new?
• Does the instrument meet the SMF Bands recommended brand listing?
• Is this a rent only program or a rent to own program.
• Can a student step up to a better instrument as they progress.
  
• Are loaner instruments (during repairs) provided at no charge?
• Is the maintenance and replacement program included in the rental fee?
• What quality of repair service is provided? Is staff always available to handle repairs?
• Do clarinet rentals include free mouthpieces?
• Is the Essential Elements 2000 Method Book and music stand included in the rental price?
  

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Recommended Instruments

• Flute: Gemeinhardt, Yamaha, Selmer
• Oboe: Yamaha, Selmer, Buffet
• Clarinet: Yamaha, Selmer, Buffet
• Alto Saxophone: Yamaha, Selmer, Leblanc, Keilwerth
• Trumpet, Trombone: Yamaha, Bach, King/Conn
  
• Percussion: Bell Set with Drum Practice Pad: Yamaha, Pearl, Ludwig

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Beginning BandRehearsal Schedule

All instrumental students will receive small group lessons one day a week for 30 minutes.  Lessons will take place during the student's leap time.  With this innovative program, student will not miss any classwork.  Once student have had 3-4 weeks of instruction beginning students will begin full band.  These large group rehearsal will be before school on Monday or Wednesday mornings  from 7:30 - 8:10 a.m.  This full band experience is in addition to the student's weekly lesson.

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Private Lessons

The value of a one-to-one private lesson has a tremendous influence on the proper skill development and musical growth. Individual instruction is the best way to help students fulfill their potential. Please request our recommended list of private instructors if this is an advantage you wish to offer your child.

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Performance

Performances are an important evaluative tool for instrumental music and an integral part of each child’s complete musical experience. For this reason, attendance at all performances is required. Dates are provided in advance and every effort has been made to avoid conflicts with other activities. Should an emergency arise, please contact your director as soon as possible.  Our first concert will be on December 6th.

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Practice

A student’s success on a musical instrument is dependent upon not only positive participation in group instruction but on daily individual practice. Students should practice 15-20 minutes daily to reinforce the good habits introduced in class. Students will maintain a weekly practice record that will be monitored closely by his/her instructor.

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Parent Responsibilities

• Help your child establish good practice habits
• Provide a quiet area for daily practice sessions
• Contact your child’s instructor if you have questions or concerns
• See that your child is present and on time for all rehearsals and concerts
• Attend all concerts and other performances.

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Materials Needed

• An instrument in good playing condition
• A Wire Music stand
• Name label on instrument case
• Pencil to be stored in instrument case

• Essential Elements 2000, Book 1 for the appropriate instrument

In addition:  all woodwind students (clarinet & saxophone) will need the following:

• A minimum of three reeds in good playing condition
  (strength 2 1/2 for clarinets and saxophone)
• Reed guard that will accept two or more reeds
• Cork grease
• Cleaning swab appropriate to the instrument

All brass students (cornet, French horn, trombone, baritone, and tuba) will need the following:

• Valve oil appropriate for the instrument (except trombone)
• Tuning slide grease

All percussion students will need the following:

• More information to follow *
• Percussion kit (including orchestra bells and practice pad)

*All percussionists will be learning bells in combination with rhythm instruments

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Concert Attire

All Band and orchestra students will wear the following outfit for all performances unless otherwise specified:

• Nice Pants and Shirt.....no jeans or t-shirts please!!!!
  
• Dark shoes

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Evaluation

Progress reports will be sent home three times yearly. These reports will also recommend methods of improvement for each child. Please feel free to call your child’s teacher at any time during the school year with concerns about progress or with any other questions.

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• Enhance their musical development:
  
• Continue to play a musical instrument using proper posture, hand position and tone quality
• Expand an awareness of keys (tonalities), a means to decode rhythms and techniques for good tone production
• Demonstrate an understanding and respect for different musical styles and their links to various cultures both past and present
• Continue to develop the ability to set individual goals, maintain a good work ethic and realize a sense of achievement upon completion
• Continue to practice the ability to work towards common goals in large groups
• Continue to respect the talent and diversity of others while participating on a musical team

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Dear Second Year Parents,

The Stow-Munroe Falls Band Program is pleased to enrich our curriculum with instruction in instrumental music.  During this year you will see and hear a vast improvement.  This is year is an important set in moving to Kimpton and eventually participation in the SMF High School Band.  This year also presents students with the oportunity to try "color" instruments: oboe, bassoon, baritone, and tuba at no additional cost to the students as these instruments are school provided.

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Second Year Band Rehearsal Schedule

All instrumental students will again receive small group lessons one day a week for 30 minutes.  Lessons will take place during the student's leap time.  With this innovative program, student will not miss any classwork.  Full band will begin almost immediately this year.  These large group rehearsal will be before school on Tuesday or Thursday mornings  from 7:30 - 8:10 a.m.  This full band experience is in addition to the student's weekly lesson.

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Second Year Practice

A student’s success on a musical instrument is dependent upon not only positive participation in group instruction but on daily individual practice. Seoncd year students should practice 20-30 minutes daily to reinforce the good habits introduced in class. Students will maintain a weekly practice record that will be monitored closely by his/her instructor.

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Materials Needed for Second Year

All Band students will need the following:

• An instrument in good playing condition
• A Wire Music stand
• Name label on instrument case
• Pencil to be stored in instrument case

In addition:  all woodwind students (clarinet & saxophone) will need the following:

• A minimum of three reeds in good playing condition
  (strength 2 1/2 for clarinets and saxophone)
• Reed guard that will accept two or more reeds
• Cork grease
• Cleaning swab appropriate to the instrument
• Standard of Excellence Enhanced Method, Book 1 (we will finish it)  & 2 for the appropriate instrument.

All brass students (cornet, French horn, trombone, baritone, and tuba) will need the following:

• Valve oil appropriate for the instrument (except trombone)
• Tuning slide grease
• Standard of Excellence Enhanced Method, Book 1 (we will finish it)  & 2 for the appropriate instrument.

All percussion students will need the following:

• Fresh Approach to Snare Drum & Fresh Approach to Mallets by Mark Wessles  (purchased from the band dept for $30)
• This also includes a better pair of snare drum sticks.
  
• Percussion kit (including orchestra bells and practice pad)

*All percussionists will continue to learn bells in combination with other percussion instruments.

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