WAKEFIELD COMMUNITY SCHOOL
JUNIOR HIGH AND SENIOR HIGH
2011-2012 BAND HANDBOOK
DIRECTOR: MR. BILL TRENHAILE
The purpose of this handbook is to explain and inform all band-members and their parents/guardians of the following items; philosophy of music, class expectations, grading policy, jr. high lessons, contest, lettering, eligibility, accessories/school owned instruments, and schedule of events.
PHILOSOPHY OF MUSIC
My philosophy of music is based on the TEAM principle – “Together Everyone Achieves More.” I believe that any group activities are TEAM activities where everyone participates and contributes to the success of the group. As a TEAM our main goal is to function as one unit – one unit that has the opportunity to create and perform something new, exciting and great every day.
DISCIPLINE
The following governing principle will be used in matters concerning day to day discipline.
YOU CAN DO ANYTHING YOU WANT IN THIS CLASS -
PROVIDED IT DOES NOT CAUSE A PROBLEM FOR ANYONE ELSE.
The Wakefield Community School Junior and Senior High band will also be governed by the guidelines set up in the Wakefield Community School Student Handbook.
CLASS EXPECTATIONS
1. Everyone will begin practices and performances in a timely manner.
2. Everyone will be attentive, cooperative, and mannerly during rehearsals and performances.
3. Everyone will be respectful of school and each other’s equipment and materials.
GRADING POLICY
Students’ grades will be figured in the following manner with students being able to receive up to the maximum points listed in each category.
Weekly Grade 30% of total grade (Homework). Once a week students will be given the opportunity to self assess their performance for the week through the use of a grading rubric worth 25 points. Mr. Trenhaile will complete the same rubric and combine the points for the students’ weekly grade.
Music Fundamentals Grade 30 - % of total grade (Quiz). Throughout each quarter students will be evaluated on objectives presented in class. These may include but are not limited to playing selected passages, scales, music theory, vocabulary, care of instrument, and marching techniques.
Performance Grade 30 – % of total grade (Test). Students will receive points for performances - pep band (up to 50 points per performances), marching band (up to 100 points per performance), concert band (100 per points performance), and contest (up to 100 points per contest). The performance grade will be figured by taking the number of points the student has received divided by the number of points offered. Performance Grade Requirements – All marching band and concert band performances are required and graded. However, conflict with the scheduled marching band and concert band performances may occur. When this happens, communication between the parents and the instructor is vital. In these cases, absences will be excused on a case-by-case basis. Unexcused absences include skipping a marching band or concert band performance, or any other absence not covered by an “excused” absence. Work is considered an unexcused absence. Excused absences included illness from school that day, school related activities scheduled on the same day, or sudden emergency, accident, or illness.
Additional Opportunities Grade 10% of total grade (Project) All students in the Wakefield community Junior or Senior High Band are capable of receiving an “A” grade in band. In order for students to receive an “A” grade, they need to accomplish two of items from the list below.
· Helping load and unload equipment vehicles for various activities – 6 each time.
· Audition for an honor band.
· Participating in an honor band.
· Attending a concert of an area high school or college group – prior approval required.
· Performing a solo or in a small ensemble for a non-school related event.
· Writing an article for the Wakefield Republican.
· Performing the National Anthem as a soloist or small group for a home athletic function.
· Filling music for one-half hour.
· Preparing fliers for concerts.
· Preparing programs for concerts.
· Lessons
· Special projects – directors’ approval.
· Practicing at school five times for at least 10 minutes each time.
JR. HIGH & HIGH SCHOOL LESSONS
Jr. and Sr. High Band lessons will be arrange with Mr. Trenhaile throughout the year.
CONTEST
Students in the Wakefield Community School Junior High or Senior High Band will participate in a spring music contest. All students will perform with the concert band. In addition, band members will perform in a small ensemble group (duets, trios, quartets, woodwind and brass choirs, and percussion ensembles.
LETTERING
Students in the Wakefield Community School Senior High Band will be eligible to letter in band by receiving an “A” in band for three out of four quarters of the school year.
ACCESSORIES & SCHOOL OWNED EQUIPMENT
Accessories such as reeds, oils, cork grease, lyres, instrument cleaning supplies, etc. may be purchased through the music department. Items should be paid for before receiving them. A representative from Mid-West Music Center of Norfolk will visit our school once a week to take care of our accessory needs. The Senior High band will wear our band uniforms for all marching band, home concert, and contest performances. The Jr. High band will wear the jr. high music shirt and kaki(tan) colored pants. Wakefield Community Schools has several instruments for student use. We will follow the guidelines set forth in the Waiver Policy of the student handbook when it comes to these instruments.
ELIGIBILTY
The Wakefield Community School Junior and Senior High band will follow the guidelines set up in the Wakefield Community School Student Handbook concerning eligibility.
The instructor reserves the right to make changes to the band handbook.
Please keep the schedule of events listed on the following page.
Please return this page by Friday, August 19, 2011
We have read the handbook and understand the contents herein.
Student/Parents Signature Date
WAKEFIELD COMMUNITY SCHOOL JR./SR. HIGH BAND
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS FOR 2010 - 2011
DATE EVENT/TIME
Sept. 8 VB PB - TBA
Sept. 9 FB PB - TBA
Sept. 13 VB PB - TBA
Sept. 16 FB PB – TBA
Sept. 23 VB PB – TBA
Sept. 23 MB Norfolk Lion’s Club Parade - TBA – Jr. & Sr, High
Sept. 30 Possible FB PB - TBA
Oct. 8 WSC Band Day Parade – TBA- Jr. & Sr. High
Oct. 11 VB PB - TBA
Oct. 15 All-State Auditions
Nov. 3 VB PB – Districts - away.
Nov. 11 Veteran’s Day Performance
Dec. 1 BB PB - TBA
Dec. 2 BB PB - TBA
Dec. 9 BB PB - TBA
Dec. 13 CB - Secondary Winter Concert - 7:30 p.m.
Dec. 20 BB PB - TBA
Jan. 20 BB PB - TBA
Jan. 21 Lewis and Clark Conf. Honor Band @ WSC - TBA
Jan. 23 USD QUAD STATES Honor Band @ Vermillion, SD – TBA
Jan. 28 WSC Honor Band Festival @ Wayne – TBA
Feb. 16 BB PB Girls Sub Districts Finals- Away - TBA
Feb. 23 BB PB Boys Sub Districts Finals - Away - TBA
Feb. 24 BB PB Girls District Finals - Away - TBA
Feb. 25 BVU Honor Band @ Storm Lake, IA - TBA
Feb. 27 BB PB Boys District Finals - Away - TBA
Mar. 1, 2, 3 BB PB Girls State Tournament - TBA
Mar. 6 CB - Jr. High Music Festival @ WSC
Mar. 8, 9, 10 BB PB Boys State Tournament - TBA
March 29 Jr. High Spring Concert
Apr. 16 CB - Pre Contest Recital/Concert
April 20 CB – District Music Contest
May 20 CB – Graduation
This Schedule of Events is a tentative listing. Additions to this list may be made. Jr. High band members are encouraged to join the Sr. High band for pep band events.