Basic Information

Meridianville Beginner Band, Intermediate Band, 

Advanced Band and Band Parent Information

            A winning tradition starts with a winning attitude. As parents, band members, and band director; all of our efforts need to be directed toward creating a positive opportunity for the young men and women in our band program. This opportunity starts with an understanding of the requirements for participation in band. The following information explains expectations for band members.

Band is offered as a fine art elective at Meridianville Middle School. Because a fine arts program centers on performance, our band program centers on performance. Our band program is designed to provide instrumental fine arts through the media of concert performances.

            Students participating in band will be required to participate in all scheduled rehearsals, performances, and competitions, which are summarized below. In addition, students are required to practice individually each week and will be required to perform music individually for the director.

   A. Students are required to play their instruments every day. They receive a

                        grade for participation in class.

    B. Food, candy, gum, drinks, etc., are NOT allowed in the band room, on the buses, 

in the stand at ballgames, during a performance, or any other function involving

the band while they are at a performance.

    C. Students are allowed to put their instruments in the band room before the

Homeroom bell. All students are allowed to get help, practice, or play their 

Instrument before 1st period if they so desire. Students not currently enrolled in band will not be

permitted in the band room.

    D. The playing of another student’s instrument is not allowed. No one is allowed to 

enter another student’s instrument case for music, cleaning materials, reeds, 

oil, straps, etc.

    E. Students are required to keep their instruments in good playing condition at all 

times and make any necessary repairs in a timely manner that would keep the 

instrument in playing condition.

    F. Students are required to be in the band room when the tardy bell rings.

    G. Music will be furnished and distributed by the band director. Students are

responsible for their music and must return the music at the end of each 

semester to receive a grade in band for that semester. All lost music must be 

paid for before additional music will be handed out or, in the case of report 

cards, before a grade will be given for band.

H. Students will sit in assigned places in the classroom, stadium (football games),

contests, and performances.

 

See additional bullets in syllabus packet.

PERFORMANCES

  • Holiday Concert - Thursday, December 6, 2007 
  • Holiday Concert for School - Friday, December 7, 2007
  • Holiday Concert Tour - TBA
  • Spring Concert – Thursday May 8, 2007
  • TBA - any special performances other than those listed (such as football games).
  • Veterans Day (advanced group only) 

COMPETITIONS

  • All-State and Honor Band (open to any 6th, 7th or 8th grade student) January 26, 2008 SHS
  • District Contest (Feb. 14-16, 2007; Wed. – Fri.)
  • Solo and Ensemble Contest - April 8th at Meridianville Middle (for all 6th, 7th, 8th)
  • State Contest - March 12-14, 2007
  • Spring Trip – Orlando, Florida – May, 2007

 

PARENT RESPONSIBILITIES

  1. Provide a time and place for your son/daughter to practice at home.
  2. Provide an instrument and adequate maintenance on that instrument.
  3. Provide transportation to and from rehearsals, meetings, and performances.
  4. Become an active member of the Band Parents Association. Band Parent meetings are normally on the third Thursday of each month. This meeting takes very little time; once a month for approximately 30-45 minutes. This will help you keep informed about the band program and any upcoming events and happenings. Attending these meetings gives you a voice and a chance to express your feelings, opinions, or suggestions about the band program. 

GRADING SYSTEM

**See syllabus-outline

A. Participation: Playing of instruments during class time; attending all rehearsals.

B. Performance: The quality of performance - remember, band is a performing

                                    fine art!

C. Pass-off:        Successful completion of selected material as outlined for the 

                                    school year by the band director. This includes, but is not limited

                                    to: memorizing music, playing musical passages, written tests of

                                    musical terms, etc.

~ Materials not brought to class                                              - 5 points and written report  (to include but not limited to instrument, binder,  music, flip folder, lyres, PENCIL, paper, etc.)

~ Unexcused absence from rehearsal:                                 - 10 points each and probation

~ Tardy to class:                                                                            ONE LETTER GRADE & PROBATION
 

*** Excuses from parents or guardians will be determined by the director. Excuses must be turned in to the director one (1) week before the scheduled appointment. Emergencies or sickness will be determined on an individual basis. Keep the director informed and avoid any mishaps and/or misunderstandings. I will endeavor to keep you informed in a timely manner also!!

¯FYI: The band will not provide free reeds this year. We will have individual reeds available to students at a cost of $1.50 for clarinet, $2.50 for alto sax, and $3 for tenor sax, bari sax and bass clarinet. We also have cleaning kits and various other items for sale at a reduced cost. Cost for replacement of lost music will be 50¢ per sheet.

MADISON COUNTY SCHOOLS

PARENT’S PERMISSION FOR THE PUBLICATION OF STUDENTS

PHOTOGRAPH ON THE INTERNET

(The pictures will be group shots of the band and/or candid shots of band students.)

School_________________________________________________

Students Name_________________________________________

Teacher________________________________________________

I understand that the school wishes to publish photographs of students on an Internet accessible World Wide Web server.

_______ My child’s photograph can be published on the Internet.

_______ I would prefer that my child’s photograph not be published on the Internet.

Parents Name (print)___________________________________________

Parents Signature_____________________________________________

Date________________________

This form is to be completed each time a student’s picture is published on the Internet, and the original shall be kept on file at the school.

Updated 10/3/07

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