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Handbook
2017-2018
September 1, 2017
Dear 5th
Grade Band Families,
The start of a new school year is an exciting event, especially for you as a CSMS
TIGER CUB. As a member of 5th Grade Band, you have chosen to associate with
some of the finest scholars, athletes, musicians, and student leaders in our
school and in our community. Our expectations are high. Each band member will
be held accountable for his/her actions, attitudes, and performances.
Band and family members: please read through this handbook in order to help
you understand what our expectations are for the 5th Grade Band. This handbook
contains policies and procedures that will be in effect for the 2017-2018 school
year.
Musically,
cholck@d75.org chutchings@d75.org
(847) 949-2707 x6041 847) 949-2712 x5034
(http://www.musicforall.org/who-we-are/advocacy/why-music-why-band).
What is 5th
Grade Band? 5th Grade Band is a fantastic ensemble made up of 5th Grade
students. It is open to all fifth graders. Members will learn how to read music, play an
instrument, and perform in an ensemble. The 5th Grade Band performs at three formal concerts
(see below) and at several assemblies. It rehearses twice a week before school and each
band member will also attend one small group lesson each week.
We embrace the 7 Habits: Using the 7 Habits of the Leader In Me program has profoundly
impacted the success of the students in the 5th
Grade Band. What is so cool about this? YOU
ALREADY KNOW THEM Together we will Be Proactive, Begin with the End in Mind, Put
First Things First, Think Win-Win, Seek First to Understand Then to be Understood, Synergize,
and Sharpen the Saw. We will use them to be successful.
Effective Effort Matters! Students are encouraged to apply their best effort in every aspect of
band -- rehearsals, lessons, practice, and performance.
5th Grade Band is a one-year commitment: Your child is expected to participate in 5th
Grade Band for the entire school year. There often comes a point where students begin to
struggle; the full year commitment allows your child to work through these struggles and reach
the point where he/she gets it and band becomes fun again. Note, at the end of the school
year, students who have shown great growth and or have conferenced with the directors will
have the privilege to make a switcheroo to another instrument.
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Parents and students, Please complete the online Band Contract & Contact Google form located in the
5th Grade Bands Google Classroom or at csmstigerbands.weebly.com--> 5th Grade Band By SEPT 7
(Continued: Expectations for 5th Grade Band)
* Please note, teachers may differ in their procedure. Students and teachers will have to listen
and seek first to understand and then be understood when determining what is best.*
If you have a conflict with your lesson time (test, presentation), BE PROACTIVE! Share
with Mrs. Holck in ADVANCE for a win-win result. Communication is key to solving
problems.
If you missed your lesson, come up with a plan. Be responsible to find out what you
missed and a time to make up your lesson. Learning from our mistakes will make us
stronger together. Communication is essential!
Evaluation:
5th Grade Band members musical growth in band will be will be assessed regularly.
Playing & written assessments will happen on a regular basis. We will hear you play in small
groups and individually. Prepare your music to your best ability so you are prepared for these
evaluations.
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Parents and students, Please complete the online Band Contract & Contact Google form located in the
5th Grade Bands Google Classroom or at csmstigerbands.weebly.com--> 5th Grade Band By SEPT 7
(Continued: Evaluations)
*These are the foundation of any successful band program and we will continue to reinforce
them throughout your musical journey.*
Practice Tracker:
Practice is essential for growth
How much to practice is dependent on the child
We recommend a minimum of 150 minutes of practice BEYOND THE SCHOOL DAY and
Morning Band
Students and teachers will decide specific practice goals, which may include written
practice, mental practice, and playing
Students will complete and online practice chart located in the 5th Grade Google
Classroom or a paper copy. Parents must confirm they have gone over the PRACTICE
TRACKER with student prior to submission.
Parent signatures are required weekly to monitor practice goals
Practice Trackers are due on Tuesday nights by 8pm. (Turn them early if you want:-)
General Information:
Label all materials with your FIRST NAME, LAST NAME, and your morning classroom
teachers name (ex. Ringo Holck, Mrs. Ewing)
Questions?
- Students write them in our Question Notebook
- Leave them in our band mailbox near the band lesson space
Current handouts, practice charts, homework, and forms can be found in the 5th
Grade
Band Google Classroom
Never touch an instrument that isnt yours. This includes percussion instruments
and pianos.
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Parents and students, Please complete the online Band Contract & Contact Google form located in the
5th Grade Bands Google Classroom or at csmstigerbands.weebly.com--> 5th Grade Band By SEPT 7
Uniforms for Concerts
Plain white shirt, loose fitting, without markings or stains (short or long sleeves)
Black dress pants (not leggings, jeans, or athletic pants)
Long black socks (borrow some from your parents:-)
Black dress shoes (shoes should be entirely black)
Required Equipment (Rentals through Quinlan & Fabish provide these items)
Flute Horn
Cleaning Cloth (thin enough to fit through Rotary Valve Oil
body of flute with the cleaning rod) Mouthpiece Brush
Cleaning/Tuning rod Holton-Farkas MDC mouthpiece
Clarinet Saxophone
Cork Grease Cork Grease
Cleaning Swab (the kind that drops Cleaning Swab (the kind that drops
through the instrument- silk or thin cotton through the instrument)
preferred) AT LEAST 4 working reeds at all
AT LEAST 4 working reeds at all times times
Vandoren Reeds (strength 2.5) Vandoren Reeds (strength 2.5)
Ligature Neck Strap (should come with rental,
Vandoren b45 mouthpiece but you can get a better one if you
like)
Trumpet Ligature
Valve Oil Selmer C-Star mouthpiece (to replace
Tuning Slide Grease factory mouthpiece with rental
Mouthpiece Brush instrument)
Bach 7-C Mouthpiece
Euphonium
Trombone Valve Oil
Slide Oil (NOT valve oil) Tuning Slide Grease
Tuning Slide Grease Mouthpiece Brush
Mouthpiece Brush Mouthpiece Bach 12C
Mouthpiece Bach 12C
Percussion
Percussion Kit Bells w/ mallets, Snare
Practice Pad w/ snare sticks
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Parents and students, Please complete the online Band Contract & Contact Google form located in the
5th Grade Bands Google Classroom or at csmstigerbands.weebly.com--> 5th Grade Band By SEPT 7
Band Supplies (Do you have what you need?)
Band method and ensemble books:
o Tradition of Excellence Book 1
o Festival Ensembles
Be Proactive; order supplies when they are low
Quinlan & Fabish services D75
o Orders are delivered weekly to Mrs. Holck
o Call at Quinlan & Fabish (847) 253-5592
Q&F Rentals: You are eligible for free repairs. Please leave a detailed note inside your
case and your band director will send in your instrument with our Q&F representative.
Non-rentals or instruments from other companies may also be sent in for estimates or
repairs with Q&F. Please make sure to arrange for a loaner instrument while your
instrument is being repaired. Your family is responsible for repair costs on instruments not
from Q&F.
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Parents and students, Please complete the online Band Contract & Contact Google form located in the
5th Grade Bands Google Classroom or at csmstigerbands.weebly.com--> 5th Grade Band By SEPT 7
CSMS Tiger Bands
Commitment Respect Leadership Teamwork Pride Responsibility Attitude Effort Discipline
5th
GRADE BAND CALENDAR: 2017-18
Please note that call times (student arrival times) will be earlier than the performance times listed below.
Tues, 9/5 5th Grade Band First Lesson / Parent Meeting (5th Grade) 6:30-7:30 PM (MG)
Thurs, 10/26 Pasta Night Fundraiser (all are invited!) TBA (MPR/ GYM)
Mon, 12/4 Holiday Band Jam (open to ALL band families 5th -8th) 6:30-7:30 PM (CSMS)
Mon, 12/18 Winter Collage Concert (5th, 6th, 7th
& 8th Grade) 7:00 PM (MHS)
Wed, 2/28 Spring Band Concert (5 & 7 Grade)
th th
7:00 PM (CSMS GYM)
Fri, 4/20 5th & 6th
Grade Band Pizza Party and Fun! 4:30 PM (CSMS)
Tues, 5/1 Leadership Day Assembly (5th Grade) During School
Tues, 5/15 Pops Concert (5th & 6th
Grade) 7:00 PM (CSMS)
Tues, 5/16 Breakfast Bash last day of morning band 7:05 AM (MG)
In Closing
Young people need positive direction. We see band as an opportunity to shape young lives
and to positively influence young people. Students must understand that their actions will have
a tremendous impact on their lives and the lives of others. The nature of that impact (positive
or negative) is up to the individual. Remind your child when the challenge becomes tough,
teachers, just like parents, set high standards because we care.
Thank you for your support and best wishes for a safe, happy, and successful school year.
cholck@d75.org chutchings@d75.org
(847) 949-2707 x6041 847) 949-2712 x5034
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Parents and students, Please complete the online Band Contract & Contact Google form located in the
5th Grade Bands Google Classroom or at csmstigerbands.weebly.com--> 5th Grade Band By SEPT 7