2013-2014 Wind Ensemble
Contact Information fhmsband.blogspot.com
817-744-3060 Darlene.janeski@kellerisd.net
The Fossil Hill Middle School Band
Welcome to the 2013-2014 FHMS band
program!
The purpose of
this handbook is to provide a written policy explaining the organization and
operation of our band program. It
contains important information for students and parents. Additionally, it sets forth guidelines and
expectations that students must meet in order to be sure that each student grows
as an individual musician and makes a positive contribution to the program. By
signing the Handbook Acknowledgement
Form at the end of this handbook, the student and parent are entering into
a contract with the FHMS Band Program that
ensures these policies and procedures are met. Additional items at the end of the Handbook are private lessons forms,
and a travel permission form that must be signed and returned by Friday,
September 6, 2013.
The goal of the Fossil
Hill Middle School band staff is to produce outstanding bands as well as
providing every student with the best music education possible while developing
every
student’s
character. We will accomplish this through hard
work, goal-setting, risk-taking, cooperation, and responsibility. Producing an outstanding band requires each student to accept certain
responsibilities along with excellent conduct.
We congratulate
you on being part of a superior organization and hope that each of you will
feel pride in being part of our “Band Family.”
Sincerely,
Darlene Janeski,
Director of Bands
Marco Gonzales,
Associate Director
Kyle Mullins,
Associate Director
HOW TO CONTACT THE DIRECTORS
Please visit the FHMS band website weekly for important calendar
updates, events and achievements!
fhmsband.blogspot.com
WELCOME TO WIND ENSEMBLE!!
Wind Ensemble- PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
The award winning Fossil Hill Middle
School Wind Ensemble is made up of 7th and 8th grade
students who have demonstrated an advanced proficiency on their
instrument.
All members of this ensemble are required to:
Audition
for District Band Audition for Region Band
Particpate in Solo and Ensemble Contest Attend
all Concerts
Attend all Contests Attend
a weekly Sectional
Members are STRONGLY encouraged to take private lessons from our private lesson
faculty.
Members must also remain academically eligible for
participation in extracurricular activities (passing grade in all classes during every grading period.
The
goals for every Fossil Hill Band
musician are the same:
·
Advancing technical
and musical skills
·
Reading and writing
music
·
Performing
at the highest possible level
Daily improvements toward these goals is
the focus of every class.
GRADING, SECTIONALS & ATTENDANCE
GRADING
Each class will
receive an outline of the six weeks’ goals and major assignments. Grading is
accomplished each nine weeks through a simple formula consisting of:
1.
Performance
2.
Participation / Daily Grades
3.
Written Grades / Practice Records
SECTIONALS
In order to achieve
and maintain a high standard of musicianship, it is necessary to have
rehearsals outside of the school day. These “group tutoring” sessions are
invaluable to our band’s success and are
mandatory and count as a performance
grade. A specific schedule will be provided at a later date. It is impossible for the directors to
schedule around the activities of all students; however, consideration will be
given to those involved in other school activities. The frequency of the sectionals varies with the
band:
- Wind Ensemble: After school
weekly sectionals beginning the second
week of school.
ATTENDANCE POLICY
All absences (excused
or unexcused) from a sectional or performance must be communicated to the
directors by phone, e-mail or a written note.
Excessive absences may result in removal
from the program.
Excused absences
include:
1. Illness (sick from school)
2. Approved school conflict
3. Out of town
4. Family emergency
***Outside of school activities (baseball practice,
medical appointment, hair appointment, etc.) are NOT considered excused
absences.
The overall success
of our program is directly proportional to the overall attendance rate
throughout the year. We cannot teach an
empty chair. Please make every effort to
schedule your medical, dental, or other appointments around band activities and
class time.
Daily
practice at home is mandatory of every FHMS band student. At least 2 hours per
week of practice is expected.
Practice
records will be turned in each week to assess student practice habits. Students
will be graded on total time each week and only practice records signed by parents
verifying the time spent will be accepted. Instruments are required to go home
every day, and students risk losing points on their practice records if they are
left at school.
CONCLUSION AND ITEMS
TO RETURN
Wind Ensemble- 1st band
·
Black
Band Binder 1 inch
·
1
set of Dividers
·
30
protective cover sheets
·
1
spiral notebook
·
Zipper
Pencil bag
·
Pencil
/ Pens
·
Highlighter
·
Individual
Tuner
·
Individual
Microphone
·
$10.00
music donation fee (this will cover their all region music book , solo /
ensemble literature and various other selections during the school year)
·
Attire:
The students
will wear solid black dress pants and a solid black shirt next year for their
concerts and contests (their choice, which meets school dress code). The students will also need solid black dress
shoes.
If your child
does not have a FHMS Band T-shirt, please send $15.00. Make checks payable to FHMS- Band ,
FHMS BAND HANDBOOK CONTRACT OF MUTUAL CONSENT
|
(Due Friday, September 6, 2013)
I, the student, accept membership in the Fossil Hill
Middle School Band and understand I am responsible for all policies listed in
the band handbook. I fully agree to carry out my responsibilities to the best
of my ability.
Student Name: ________________________
Signature: ____________________________ Date: __________
I, the parent or guardian, have read and understand
the policies as set forth in the handbook. I grant full permission for my child
to be an active member of the Fossil Hill Middle School Band. In addition, my
child has full permission to attend all band functions. Finally, I
understand that I can be a tremendous factor in my child’s musical growth.
I also understand that in order to achieve the greatest amount of success, my
child should bring his/her instrument and music home every day.
Parent/Guardian Name: ________________________
Signature: _____________________________ Date: __________
