William Wirt Middle School

Instrumental MusicHandbook

Mr. R. Barnes, Instrumental Teacher

Contact Information:

Edmodo Group Code: igumy7

Phone: 301-985-1720 ext. 253

Fax: 301-985-1440

REQUIREMENTS

  • INSTRUMENT, METHOD BOOK, FOLDER, AND A PENCIL
  • DAILY PRACTICE
  • INTERNET ACCESS (If Available) FOR SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIAL & STUDY
  • DEDICATION, PARTICIPATION, COOPERATION

EXPECTATIONS

  1. Enter the assigned area quietly with your instrument and materials, and be seated.
  2. Begin warm-up activity or review of playing assignment, unless instructed otherwise.
  3. Raise your hand for permission to speak or leave your seat.
  4. Respect the teacher and each other at all times.
  5. Leave the assigned area in an orderly manner.

Consequences

  1. Warning
  2. Teacher-Student conference; class work points deduction
  3. Call home to parent(s)/ guardian; class work points deduction
  4. PS74; class work points deduction

Gum and candy are to be eaten prior to the start of any rehearsal or band class. The mouth should be washed with water to minimize ensure all food particles will not be transferred to the instrument.

INSTRUMENT STORAGE

The instrumental music room may be used for the storage of string instruments and larger sized band instruments only (i.e. bass clarinets, bassoons, saxophones, brass instruments.) All other students are expected to store their instruments in their locker and are responsible for retrieving their instruments from their lockers at the appropriate bell times. No passes will be issued for retrieving instruments once class has begun.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

DATE / EVENT / LOCATION/ TIME
October 1, 2013 / MS Honor Band/ Orch. Auds. / Kenmoor MS/ 6-9pm
November 1, 2013 / MS Honor Band/ Orch. Concert / Bowie Performing Arts/ 7pm
*December 2013 / Winter Concert / WWMS/ 6pm
February 1, 2014 / MS S&E Festival / Kenmoor MS/ 6-9pm
*February 2014 / Bladensburg Area Concert / Bladensburg HS/ 6:30pm
*March 13-15, 2014 / MS (N Area) Assessment / Northwestern HS/ TBD
May 4-5, 2014 / Band Trip Competition / Kings Dominion/ TBD
May 12-16 , 2014 / State MS Assessment / TBD
May 10 & 17, 2014 / State S&E Festival / TBD
*May 2014 / Spring Concert / WWMS/ 6pm

* - Required Attendance

GRADING POLICY AND PRACTICE CHARTS

Grades will be assessed in accordance to the guidelines as outlined by Prince George’s County Instrumental Music Grading Policy. Students may access their must up-to-date grade report by visiting the SchoolmaxFamily Portal.

Home practice is an essential part of the student’s continued growth and development in the band class. Practice charts and SmartMusic (in class technology) will be used to monitor and assess student progress in this area.

Students will be evaluated accordingly:

Classwork –preparationfor class, participation in class, and behavior* – 60%

  • 100 Student is prepared/participates with all materials (instrument, music, pencil)
  • 90 Student has instrument, but has no music
  • 80 Student is present, but has no instrument

*An additional 10 points will be deducted for each behavior infraction(see expectations), and for consecutive incomplete task (continuously missing instrument, music, book, or pencil.)

Homework – method book assignments, worksheets, practice charts – 10%

Assessments – playing and written tests, performances (i.e. concerts) – 30%

Extra Credit – Students may receive up to 5 total points on their final quarter grade if they attend/participate in one of the following:

  • Private lessons (must provide a lesson report containing the name, number, and signature of the private instructor.
  • County or/and State Solo and Ensemble Festivaland/or Honor Band
  • Professional Instrumental Concert (must provide ticket stub and 2 paragraph review of the performance.)

PERFORMANCES

All instrumental music students enrolled in an instrumental music classare required to perform at All School Concert Performances, Middle School Band Festival, and the Area Cluster Concert. The Secondary Solo and Ensemble Festival is also encouraged for students meeting and exceeding classroom expectations. Dates, times, and concert attire will be announced in advance. Additional performances may be requested and will be communicated accordingly.

Performance points will be factored into a students overall assessment grade. A written notice from the parent or guardian must be provided 24 hours prior to a performance for a student to be considered for an excused absence. Excused absences will be considered on the following basis:

  1. Death in family
  2. Illness
  3. Religious Reason

Concert Dress

Ladies: All Black Dress or Black Dress Pants and White Blouse, Black Pantyhose or socks, Black Dress Shoes (no sandals or flip flops)

Gentlemen: Black Suit and White Dress Shirt or Black Slacks and White Dress Shirt, Black Socks, Black Dress Shoes (no running shoes)

William Wirt Instrumental Music

Supply List 2013-2014

*ALL CLASS MATERIALS MUST BE PURCHASED BY SEPTEMBER 6.

  1. EXIT PROFICIENCY:

All students will be responsible for studying and mastering the PGCPS Exit Proficiency (EP.) These proficiencies are located on the Edmodo WWMS Instrumental Music Website, Group Codeigumy7.

  1. METHOD BOOK:

Band

Beginner Band: Measures of Success, Book 1/ ES EP

Intermediate/Advanced Band: Essential Elements 2000, Book 2/ MS EP

Orchestra

Beginner Strings: Essential Elements 2000, Book 2/ ES EP

Intermediate/ Advanced Strings: New Directions, Book 2/ MS EP

  1. SUPPLIES:

INSTRUMENT / MAINTENANCE SUPPLIES
Flute / Cleaning Cloth
Cleaning Rod
Oboe/Bassoon / Reeds (Medium)
Cleaning Swab
Cork Grease
Clarinet/ Saxophone / Cork Grease
Reeds (2, 2 ½, or 3 strength)
Cleaning Swab
Neck Strap (Saxophone)
Trumpet/ Baritone/ Tuba / Valve Oil, Tuning Slide Grease
Cleaning Cloth
Cleaning Snake
French Horn / Rotor Oil, Tuning Slide Grease, Water Bottle
Cleaning Cloth
Cleaning Snake
Trombone / Slide Oil, Tuning Slide Grease
Cleaning Cloth
Cleaning Snake
Percussion / Drumsticks (2), Bell Mallets
Mallet Bag, Drum Pad
Violin/ Viola/ Cello/ Bass / Rosin
Shoulder Rest
Cleaning Cloth
End Pin Holder (Cello Only)

A Pencil and Instrument Maintenance Supplies must be purchased by all students.

RECOMMEDED SUPPLIES

Metronome

Tuner

MUSIC STORES AND LOCATIONS

Washington Music

11151 Veirs Mill Road
Wheaton, MD 20902

Phone (301) 946-8808

Music and Arts

7577 Greenbelt Road

Greenbelt, MD 20770-3403

Phone (301)820-8216

Music and Arts

3811 Evergreen Parkway
Bowie, MD20716
Phone: (301) 262-5950

Music and Arts

11200 Scaggsville Rd., Unit 111
Laurel, MD20723
Phone: (240) 568-0600

Dale Music

8240 Georgia Ave

Silver Spring, MD 20910

Phone: (301)589-1459

Gaile’s Violin (Strings)

10013 Rhode Island Avenue

College Park, MD 20740

Phone: (301) 474-4300