CONTENTS| To the parents of Denair Band students: |
| Welcome back!! The success we continue to enjoy is a direct reflection of the students and parents who participate in our music education program! |
| Throughout this year, you will be asked to log onto this Web site for ongoing communication from our band concerning upcoming rehearsals, concerts, and information. Along with these ensemble-related notices, we will also be posting pertinent and compelling information about the importance of music learning and the impact it has on your student. |
| The world of education is in a constant evolution, and you, as a responsible and concerned parent, must be apprised of the latest information gleaned from ongoing research; it will aid us in helping your students and others make wise choices in selecting classes that are certain to benefit their future. |
| You play an important role in everything you do. Please review this band manual carefully with your student. |
| Thank you for your support of music education at Denair! |
| In the interest of our students, __________________________________________ Cathy L. George Director of Bands Denair Unified School District www.denairbands.com |
| The objective of the instrumental music program is to develop musical standards and encourage an appreciation and understanding of music. Each student will be given the opportunity to develop the ability to work effectively through the acquisition of traits such as industry, persistence, and the eagerness to grow. Through music education, the student will acquire knowledge, skills, and attitudes, which will help make him a more desirable member of society. |
The Denair Music Department has five primary goals:
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| It is also the hope of our organization that each band member receives a full musical education, which includes the teaching and learning of musical knowledge, while developing the personality and citizenship of each member of the band. |
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| Each band member begins the school year with an "A". It is each band member's responsibility and duty to maintain this grade throughout the school year. All grades are accumulative during the year. |
| "A"- Attends all rehearsals, sectionals, and performances. Strong, positive contributions to the band. Shows a positive attitude and interest in self-improvement through daily participation and practice. Follows all classroom management rules. Good role model in the ensemble. Good scores on playing tests. |
| "B" - Attends most rehearsals, sectionals, and performances. Shows a good attitude most of the time. Some contributions to the band. Shows an average interest in improvement. Passes playing tests. Follows most classroom rules. One missed performance. |
| "C" - Attends few rehearsals, sectionals, and performances. Minimum contribution to band. Attitude and attendance erratic and uncertain. Shows little interest in improvement. Poor playing tests scores. Follows very few classroom rules. Two missed performances or missed graduation performance. |
| "D" - Not recognized as an accepted grade in the Denair Band program. Indicates a severe problem that must be corrected within a probationary period. |
| "F" - Immediate withdrawal from the band program at the teacher's request. |
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As members of the Denair Band, each
student must have the following articles during each school year:
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SCHOOL INSTRUMENTS AND BAND EQUIPMENT |
| During the course of the school year, some students use school instruments. EVERY student that uses any school instrument MUST fill out and return the standard written agreement AND pay the required cleaning fee of $45.00 per instrument used. Instrument fees will be paid and due by September 2nd, 2005. If fees are not paid by said date, student must make other arrangements for an instrument. All other band equipment will be returned no later than the last day of class session. |
| Each percussion student is required to
have the following equipment during the course of the school year - many items
are one-time purchases: 1 pair
concert snare drum sticks |
| One of the bonuses of being in the Denair Band revolves around our travel opportunities. When we accept an invitation to perform away from home, we also assume the responsibilities of being representatives of our band, our school, and our community. Your best behavior is now "the norm", and you will be asked to rise above it many times during a trip, displaying the ultimate in appropriate manners and personal deportment. There are no second chances at a first impression- the reputation of our band is in your hands. Treat it with the dignity it has earned...and deserves. We are counting on you! |
| Yes, in order to provide as
many rewarding opportunities as we can, fundraising is a fact of life in the
band world. Students can choose whether to fundraise or not with regards to our
band activities. Any fundraiser that a student participates in will be credited to their own band account and are good for one school year. Students may raise funds to sponsor another student as well. Any funds not used specifically for band trips or equipment are placed in a general operation budget and used for many of the following band items:
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| BAND PRESIDENT: Attends DMS student council meetings. Conducts all band council meetings once a month and/or as needed. Promotes and participates in all band activities. Reports to the director any problems or suggestions that may improve the band. Attends band booster meetings once a month. Assists in classroom management activities in absence of band director. |
| BAND VICE-PRESIDENT: Assist the band president at band council meetings. Serves as assistant to the uniform manager (HS). Assist in the loading/unloading of equipment. Takes all band student ID pictures. |
| BAND SECRETARY: Assists the band director with attendance in class and on trips. Distributions any written materials to class. Keeps notes of all band council meetings. Collects paperwork from students. |
| BAND LIBRARIAN: Responsible for distribution of all music, folders, flip folders, lyres and sight-reading materials. Organization of music library materials. |
| EQUIPMENT MANAGER: Loads and unloads all band equipment at each band practice and performance. Oversees the loading/unloading of the band trailer and truck. Arranges chairs and stands at each practice and performance. Assigns work crew for the above tasks. Arrives early and stays late to complete duties. |
| The following is a list of KNOWN events on the 2005-2006 band calendar. Attendance is expected and REQUIRED. Most band appearances are listed; HOWEVER, special performances MAY be added during the course of the school year. ALL events are a part of the graded curriculum. Please share all dates with your family, coaches, teachers. Mark these dates IMMEDIATELY on to all home and school calendars: |
| Tuesday, December 20th, 2005: Winter Concert 7:00pm DHS Gym |
| Thursday, December 22th, 2005:Children Concerts with HS Band 8:30-10:00am PA Center theatre stage |
| Tuesday, April 11th, 2006:Spring Concert 7:00pm DHS Gym |
| Friday, June 2nd, 2006:High School Graduation 7:30pm - 8th grade band only |
| Student / Parent Signature Forms |
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