Welcome to Band!

A little about bandThis is a special community for kids and parents

and a part of Fisher life.

We learn and build musical skills and expressiveness in a large ensemble collaborative learning environment. We perform often!

The nature of band requires active participation, best effort, and a positive attitude. Every action affects the group positively or negatively.

Band CultureMusic for the sake of music

A place for everyone

Band Ethics “We before Me”

Those cool moments . . . .non-verbal communication with 50 of your closest friends

Best friends

The smartest and most responsible students in the school

Classroom Management Rules and Expectations

Show support and respect for the band, director, classroom, property and members

Work as a team Strive for excellence No talking or playing while the director is working Raise your hand (and wait to be called on) to speak or leave your

seat

Consequences Warning 15 minute detention (same day or next day) Third deduction (or incident) in one class session – put instrument

away, personal reflection on choice Office Referral

Grades Rehearsal Etiquette

20 points per week, deductions possible

Home Practice (weekly- always due Monday) On-line practice log 60 minutes a week = an A Hard copy practice log also available Parent signature One free week

Playing Assessments Done in class or can be sent in by email Assessment calendar and grading rubric provided

Performances Calendar on website! Consider the affect of an absence – please notify me as soon as possible Alternative assignment provided

Occasional assignments in class

First AssignmentsVisit my website

View the 2015-2016 Band Handbook

Parent and Student acknowledgement (link to a short google form)

Due next Friday.

First Practice Log is next week (Due Sept. 7th)

Concert AttireFormal Concert Attire

Dressy white and black

Casual Concert Attire Fisher Music t-shirt Dark pants or shorts

New Marching Band uniforms (Concert and Symphonic Band)! We will set up a time for fitting – coming in Sept. Cleaning fee Shoes

Music BoostersNota Bene!

Sept. 19th event for adults only Live music, silent auction, food, wine Tickets available now! Proceeds go to Pass the Baton

campaign

Booster welcome meeting Sept. 2nd 7pm in the Fisher Library

We need you! Co-web master, C0-treasurer

Representative here if you have questions