SANTA FE CHRISTIAN – BATTALION BAND
2007-2008
REQUIREMENTS:
· 1Year Commitment To Be: On time and seated with instrument, music, music stand and accessories in the ready-to-play position.
· Practice: Turn in weekly SmartMusic performance or a practice sheets signed by parent showing a minimum of 100 minutes per week of practice time = @ 20 minutes/day x 5. Practicing so that you can perform the assigned music with ease, accuracy and correct musical expression.
· Performance Attendance: to attend all performances, unless prior arrangement and signed parental note excuses student. Arrangement and note must be turned in a minimum of one week before the performance or student will receive a failing grade for that performance. (Emergencies are automatically excused).
· Obeying All Band Rules and Directions
1. Follow Directions.
2. Be on time to all rehearsals and all performances.
3. Bring all materials to class (Instrument in playing condition, music, reeds, pencil, oil and etc.).
4. *No playing until instructed to play.
5. Asking questions in class-Raise hand-wait to be called on-stand up and ask your question. Sit down after it is answered. If the question does not pertain to what we are working on-write the question on a piece of paper and turn it in at the end of class.
6. Raise hand and get permission before getting out of seat or speaking (unless quietly helping someone with the music).
7. *Do not mistreat any person, property or equipment. Motto - “if it’s not yours, DON’T TOUCH !!!”
8. Rehearsal Etiquette -BE PATIENT- when director is working with another person or section. Do: fingerings or rhythms of your part; musical exercises; or just sit quietly.
9. *Do not distract the teacher or another student.
*Failure to comply results in an automatic detention
· $120.00 Band Fee payable to SFC BAND DUE BY 8/31/07 This money is for band equipment, music, supplies and one year SmartMusic.
· 3 Ring Binder with side pockets or insert pockets. Separate from other subjects
· Books needed for your instrument
ALL STUDENTS
SCUDDER EXERCISES by Gary Scudder $5.00 purchased from SFC Band
ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS 2000 book 1 pub.Hal Leonard. $8.00
STUDENTS-MORE THAN 1 YEAR
ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS 2000 book 2 pub.Hal Leonard. $8.00
· Performance Attire - SFC Provides Tuxedo Outfits above the waist
(bow ties and cummerbunds will not be passed out until the time of the performances)
Student provides BLACK-Dress Slacks or Skirt and Shoes and Socks
· Special Equipment REQUIREMENT
All: Tuner & Metronome & Music Stand
· Clarinets: Mouthpiece-Vandoren 5RV
· Saxes: Mouthpiece-Selmer S-80 C* or S-90 C*
· Brass: Mute (straight & cup)
· Trumpet Mouthpieces Recommended-Curry 3C or 5C
· Percussion: Stick bag with an assortment of sticks and mallets and Percussion Kit (which includes practice pad with stand and Student Bells). Video “60 Minute Guide to Snare Drum Rudiments. ($15 to SFC Band)
P R I V A T E L E S S O N S / G R O U P L E S S O N S
It is the goal of the SFC Band that all musicians take lessons from a qualified teacher either privately or in a group.
PRIVATE LESSONS ARE REQUIRED: For first year students & Oboe, Bassoon & French Horn
B E H A V I O R
As stated in the SFC Student handbook
1st Severe Disruption: Send to Principal
If problems continue termination of the band privilege can result.
STUDENT PROGRESS
Students will enjoy progressing on their instrument when a habit of daily practice is developed and maintained. Parents-please help them in this by having their practice be tied to another activity they do everyday(e.g. before: dinner, computer time, video games, TV, sleeping, etc.).
If a student is not practicing the required amount of time per week, and satisfactory progress is not being attained, then the Band Director will meet with the parents and student by the end of the first semester to notify them of their termination from Band.
ATTENTION PARENTS
Parents of Band Students need to attend the half-hour SMARTMUSiC demonstration after one of the “Back-to School” nights:
B A N D B O O S T E R M E E T I N G S
These will be once each month from 3:00pm to 4:00pm TBA. if you are interested in getting involved in the Band program.
Don’t forget to mark the following dates and times on your home calendars
DECEMBER
9th 4pm Christmas Concert NCPC
MARCH
20TH 7pm Spring Concert SFC Gym
APRIL
8th All Day ACSI Band Festival Temecula
MAY
9TH 7pm Pops Concert SFC Gym
FIELD TRIPS & OTHER EVENTS TBA
Band Parties Festivals & Performances Symphony Concert
ATTACH TO THIS AGREEMENT
ANY CONFLICTS WITH THE SCHEDULE - STATING THE CONFLICT AND THE DATE
SFC BAND AGREEMENT
I have read the requirements and have discussed them with my parents,
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Student Signature Date
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Parent/Guardian Signature Date
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Address City Zip
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Phone - Home Work
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Parents Email Address
Parents send an email to hall@sfcs.net for a 1 week practice credit for your student
Band Fee $120
(circle the book(s) below to be ordered by Mr. Hall)
Scudder Book (if needed) 5
Essential Elements 2000 book 1 (if needed) 8
Essential Elements 2000 book 1 (if needed) 8
Total enclosed
Detach turn in by August 24th. Band Fee is due by 8/31/07.