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Welcome to the Northwest Middle School Bands Informational Parent Meeting!

Welcome to the Northwest Middle School Bands Informational Parent Meeting!. Monday, September 16 2013. Contact Information: Jake Mitchell 1606 Geer Hwy. Travelers Rest, SC 29690 jmitchell@greenville.k12.sc.us 864-355-6952 Band Website: http://teachers.greenville.k12.sc.us/sites/jmitchell.

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Welcome to the Northwest Middle School Bands Informational Parent Meeting!

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  1. Welcome to the Northwest Middle School Bands Informational Parent Meeting! Monday, September 16 2013

  2. Contact Information: Jake Mitchell 1606 Geer Hwy. Travelers Rest, SC 29690 jmitchell@greenville.k12.sc.us 864-355-6952 Band Website: http://teachers.greenville.k12.sc.us/sites/jmitchell

  3. 6th Grade Parents • Thank You for your patience as your children were mouthpiece tested. I know that is a confusing process at times… • If your child still needs a book, instrument, or anything else necessary for band class please let me know asap • We have been quite fortunate this year at Northwest Middle as far as having the ability to provide instruments to low-income students

  4. Grades • Major Assessments 50% •  Concert performances (required performance = required attendance) • Minor Assessments 50% •  In class playing tests •  Compositional assignments •  Class Participation •  Exercise/Music pass-off’s

  5. Practice Suggestions Students should: • Practice a little every day. • Schedule practice time into the daily schedule. • Practice things they can’t play well. • Prepare exercises for the next class meeting. • Practice in a quiet area free of distractions (brothers, sisters, TV, cell phones, etc.) • Play a short concert each week for family. • Sit in a chair for good posture.

  6. SmartMusic • Makes practice more fun and engaging • Structures student practice • Will be used in class as an assessment tool • Comes with tools that every musician needs to have handy • Not required, but strongly encouraged. Would make a great Birthday or Christmas present!

  7. Playing Tests Northwest Middle School Band Playing Test Name:________________________________ Exercise/Scale:_________________________ Tone……………………..…………………….______/25 Notes………………………………….........….______/25 Rhythm………………...……............….....….______/25 Other (posture, technique, position)………..______/25 Total………………...………………….……______/100

  8. Mentoring and Private Lessons • Recommended, but not required for every band student. • Provide one-on-one instruction given by a specialist on the instrument. • Help students learn how to practice more effectively. • Provide a model of good tone quality, musicianship and technique on each instrument. • Free lessons available to all students on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 3:30-5:30 • Lessons available on Wednesdays by special request, but usually they will have to start after 5

  9. Jazz Band • Will begin towards the beginning of November • Open to anyone with at least one year of playing experience • Exact week day will be decided collectively, but expect it to be after school from 3:30-4:45 • Must Buy a book • Must be committed • This ensemble will hopefully do several performances in the community

  10. 6th/7th Grade Concert in October • Concert is set for October 24th • The location is Berea High School auditorium • Call time for students will be 6 P.M. • Concert will begin at 7 P.M. • Reasons for this extra peformance:

  11. 8th Grade Veterans Day Concerts • November 8th at NWMS. This concert happens during the school day. More information on this soon. • November 9th at Slater Hall in Marietta, SC. We will play the Veterans Day Salute festival. Brief concert but very appreciated by our service men and women.

  12. Northwest Middle School Band Winter Concert • Tuesday, December 17th • Call time for all students is 6 P.M. • Travelers Rest High School Auditorium 7:00 PM • Concert will feature all three bands • 6th grade rehearsals after school are TBA

  13. Remind 101 • I promise not to text unless it is important ;) • Great tool. I would encourage everyone to subscribe • NWMS Band Parents – Text: @nwmsb to 864-663-1322 • 6th Grade Students/Parents – Text: @nwms6thg to 864-663-1322 • 7th Grade Students/Parents – Text: @nwms7t to 864-663-1322 • 8th Grade Students/Parents – Text: @nwms8 to 864-663-1322

  14. First Fundraiser • Coupon Book Fundraiser started last Monday • Cookie Dough Fundraiser begins one week from today and will go for about three weeks • NWMS Pageant currently set for February 18 and 20 • Ideas? • Parents have been an incredible help with fundraising at this school in the past. Thank You for your support!

  15. Parent Talent Survey • Please fill out survey and return tonight, or send with child in the morning • Any and all help is always appreciated! It takes a village!

  16. Carowinds Trip • 8th Grade Band • May 23rd • Leave at 7:30 A.M. • Return approximately 10 PM • Approximate cost $40 per student (this has been covered through fundraising in the past) • Fundraising efforts will be necessary to pay for charter bus

  17. Questions? Thank You for coming! Parents make all the difference when it comes to the quality of a band program. Thank You for your support!

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