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SMMS Band

SMMS Band. 2009-2010 School Year. How to Join Band.

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SMMS Band

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  1. SMMS Band 2009-2010 School Year

  2. How to Join Band • I visit the elementary schools in the Spring and allow students to try-out on instruments. Students are assigned instruments on what “fits” them the best. Due to mouth shape, teeth shape, facial muscles, student size, etc. an instrument needs to be suitable for the student in order for them to be successful in band. Sometimes this may not be an instrument the student “wants”, but what is better for the student to be successful in band. Band won’t be much fun if a student is struggling with trying to play the wrong instrument for them.

  3. Meetings • Meetings will be held in the SMMS band room for parents to register their child for band. “City Music” from Brunswick will also be available for students to rent or purchase instruments, books, and accessories.

  4. Band Classes and Ensembles • 6th Grade Beginning Band • 7th Grade Band (Intermediate) • 8th Grade Band (Advanced) • 7th and 8th Grade Symphonic Band (Competition Band) • Jazz Band

  5. 6th Grade Band • Meets every day for 50 minutes • Performs twice in the first year of instruction • Does not require after school practices • Does not conflict with recreational sports or activities

  6. Beginning Band Equipment Needs • Essential Elements 2000 Book 1 • Instrument • Instrument Cleaning Kit • Folding Music Stand (not mandatory but recommended)

  7. Concert Performances 6th Grade • December ?, 2009 • May ?, 2010 • All Concert Performances will be held at the CCHS Auditorium at 6:30PM. • The 6th Grade Band will perform twice during the school year. Both Performances are mandatory and count as a major portion of the semester grade.

  8. 6th Grade Instrument Rental Meeting • There will be two instrument rental meetings for 6th grade students that have not previously secured an instrument. • May 21st, 5:30 – 7:30PM • May 26th, 3 – 6:00PM • Both rental meetings will be held at the SMMS band room

  9. Concert Performances 7th Grade • December ?, 2009 • May ?, 2010 • Pre-Festival workshop – Feb. ?, 9AM – 1PM • GMEA District 8 Concert Band Festival – March 16-18, 2010 • Spring Band Trip

  10. Concert Performances 8th Grade • SMMS Football Games – TBA • Christmas Concert December ?, 2009 • May ?, 2010 • Pre-Festival Workshop – Feb. ?, 2 – 6PM • GMEA District 8 Concert Band Festival – March 16-18, 2010 • Spring Trip?

  11. Grading Policy • Grade will be determined by: • Participation • Playing Tests • Concert Performances • Written Quizzes/theory worksheets • Students will receive 20 points per day for participation. Each week the students will receive a possible 100 points for participation. Not having the proper equipment (instrument, reed, music, etc.) will result in a zero for that day. • Quizzes, playing tests and concert performances will be averaged in when they are given.

  12. Uniform Policy • All students will wear the SMMS Performance Uniform – black pants, white shirt with a collar, and dark shoes. • Band t-shirts will be sold at the beginning of the year. They are required for some 7th & 8th grade performances and optional for 6th grade students.

  13. SMMS Band Fundraising • All SMMS Band students will have the opportunity to help our program by participating in fundraisers. This is a necessary and vital part of having a successful band program. • Our annual Fall Fundraiser will begin Aug. 11th. • Other fundraisers will be announced as soon as they are finalized.

  14. 8th Grade Spring Trip • MARCH 27TH – 29TH. • ORLANDO, FLORIDA. • Stay Tuned for More details • Working at Alltel stadium is a great way to earn money for your spring trip – see Mrs. Cottrell for details.

  15. SMMS Instrument Rental • Some Band Instruments can be rented from the school for a cost of $50.00 per year. • This fee is required for all students that use bass clarinets, tenor and bari saxophones, tubas, baritones, and trombones. • This fee is also required of any percussion student that uses school percussion equipment.

  16. Parent Volunteers • If you are interested in helping in anyway this year, please sign-up on the parent volunteer list. • This program needs volunteers like you to make it successful.

  17. My Contact Information • Holly Cottrell • 205 Martha Drive • St. Marys, GA 31558 • hcottrell@camden.k12.ga.us • 882-8626 School Phone • 882-5473 School Fax

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