Welcome to “BAND 7”!

1. Welcome to “BAND 7”! Be a Hero…Everyday! PLEASE BE READY WITH A PENCIL & YOUR AGENDA! TAKE YOUR SEAT WHERE YOU WISH Wednesday, September 23rd, 2014

2. In this Block You Can Expect: • Attendance • Youtube • To start building your “profile” • Introduction to me, your Band 7 teacher • 21st Century Learning • Band 7 Handbook • Introduction to the instruments • Instrument Selection Form • HW – • Getting to Know You Form • Band instrument selection form • Just Like Me Icebreaker – Time Permitting Here We Go!

3. ATTENDANCE Thank You for Your Patience Please let me know your “preferred” name!

4. Was it difficult to wakeup up this 2nd a.m.?

6. Girls, was this you this 2nd a.m.?

7. Boys, you?

8. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcXo3W6Vk5Q The Beginning Band Experience One month from now???

9. Throughout the day, week, month… “What do you need to know this year about me/us that will help you learn? • What do I need to know about you? Building Learning Profiles

10. Now What? • You are going to stand up, hold your paper high in the air  • With hand high in the air find someone…give them a high five..student with shortest hair shares first • Keep walking when done…hand high in the air means you are ready for next student….student with the largest feet speaks first….repeat….third student with birthday earliest in the year • This takes about 5 minutes • When you hear the signal, sit down  Then…

11. One by one I let’s go around the room and introduce each of you to the class and ask "Who can tell me something interesting about this person?

12. LET’S SHARE!

14. Welcome! • I am looking forward to being your Band 7teacher this year • I am a veteran teacher with over 30 years experience • Outside of class I go to workshops, conferences, in-service meetings, put on classes for teachers; mentor/support university students

15. Most important – I love to teach! • I enjoy teaching MUSIC and I am proud to be a teacher. • So you can relax. You are in good hands this year with me.

16. You are going to have a great education and FUN in grade 7 band at KLO!

17. This classroom will be well organized and you will feel well cared for while you are in it. • We will not only study Band, but I will also share with you some life skills and secrets that will help you succeed in tomorrow’s world.

18. If you were to run into me in a mall 25-30 years from now, you will say, “Mrs. Samaddar, you were right! My time in your BAND CLASS was memorable and exciting! We had a great year!

19. I know… • You come with strengths and challenges; everyone has abilities in some areas, stretches in other areas • You need to know that your prior experiences, abilities, and knowledge will be honoured

20. A Goal, even for me! Each day, in every way, better and better and better ...

21. Attributes of a Central Okanagan School District Learner in the 21stCenturyare especially developed in BAND CLASS!

22. A Learneris one who is engaged, resilient and seeks to understand through: • Literacy, Numeracy and Subject Competencies • Information, Media, and Technology Literacy • Self-Direction, Work Ethic and Accountability • Healthy Lifestyle • Financial Literacy

23. A Thinkeris one who analyzes, makes connections, inferences, asks questions, and transfers knowledge through: • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving • Open Mindedness and Reflection • Flexibility and Adaptability

24. An Innovatoris one who sees possibilities and generates original ideas with value through: • Curiosity and Imagination • Creativity, Design and Performance • Initiative and Entrepreneurship

25. A Collaboratoris one who excels at working with others to create new understanding through: • Appreciating Diversity • Effective Communication • Interdependence • Relationship Building

26. A Contributoris a citizen who participates in the local and global community through: • Finding, Following, and Sharing Passions • Respect, Empathy, and Kindness • Integrity and Ethical Behaviour • Civic and Environmental Responsibility • Embracing Diverse Cultures and Lifestyles

27. BAND 7 HANDBOOK WELCOME TO BAND!

28. THE BIG QUESTION – WHAT INSTRUMENT WILL YOU PLAY?INSTRUMENT SELECTION – think carefully!

29. INSTRUMENT CHOICES Rate each 1-10 Which are your top three??

30. What to think about? • Do you like the sound of the instrument? • Does the instrument suit YOU physically? (length of arms, height, hand size, finger pads cover holes? Braces – much more work and time for brass…can be done….committment • Future goals (doubling, changing?) • Your background in music…experienced to little experience makes a difference with more difficult instruments • Availability • Expense…we do have some instruments at KLO

31. THE PROCESS! What will Mrs. S do with the selection forms? Start with everyone’s first choice If it works, great… May have to move some to second choice A few to third choice, will meet with you next class (Play a related instrument if you can!) NO LISTENING DIAGNOSTIC

32. Flute http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAJ4i1L3y5M

33. Clarinet http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8AzV_Sz-oYw

34. Saxophone • (Alto & Tenor) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=89A0vvoeI6M

35. Oboe http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jVbT8XQkJx8

36. Bassoon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CZ1Nz3UOOas

37. Trumpet

38. Trombone http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0rW4y2QB5AA

39. Baritone / Tuba http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5_wEUi_J5M

40. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xGKpngesISI • Percussion http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhGIEB51cwg

41. Bass Guitar http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22ziBLBZIZ4

42. HOMEWORK - DUE NEXT CLASS! • Show parents Band 7 Handbook & Instrument Selection Form • Decide your top 3 choices for an instrument • Note: Mrs. S available before/after school for questions (Rm 2 by Cougar Den)

43. How Did We Do? • Attendance • Starting to get to know you! • Introduction to me, your English teacher • 21st Century Learning • HW • Getting to Know you Form • Band 7 Handbook • Instrument Selection Form • Just Like Me Icebreaker – Time Permitting • Next Class? When? Bravo!

44. 2nd Lesson, Be Ready With: • Your Instrument Selection Form, • Agenda & Handbook slip? • Pencil for Poster Project Activity ATTENDANCE – fav bands / artist? What to Expect Today! • Check to see you circled 1st, 2nd & 3rd choices • Name & Block # (2, 3 or 4) is on paper • Highlight first choice...stack at front • Begin “Poster Project” while I • Check 1st choice suits you • Sort forms under headings • Tally “round one”  • Present results…volunteers move from lst to 2nd, if needed

45. Our Count – Round #1

46. Instrument Selection Confirmation Student: _______ Block 2 3 4 • Congratulations! Thank you for your patience as we participated in the instrument selection process. Our immediate goal is to have ALL students content with their assigned instrument. • Assigned instrument _____________________ • Not Yet Assigned See reverse for explanation • Mrs. Samaddar • I look forward to seeing you at the “First Lessons’” Evening next Wed., September 12th, 7:30 p.m. Music store reps will be on hand at 7:00 p.m. (only for those interested). I can be reached by email if you have further questions pamela.samaddar@sd23.bc.ca