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OMS Band Information Night

OMS Band Information Night. Presented by: Mr. Luce and Mr. Chongris. Objective. You should leave tonight’s meeting with all of the information necessary to: Make an informed decision Sign up Order instrument and book

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OMS Band Information Night

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  1. OMS Band Information Night Presented by: Mr. Luce and Mr. Chongris Questions? Contact rluce@solonboe.org

  2. Objective You should leave tonight’s meeting with all of the information necessary to: • Make an informed decision • Sign up • Order instrument and book • Contact Mr. Luce should any other questions arise (440-349-7707 or rluce@solonboe.org) or Mr. Chongris (x5606 or achongris@solonboe.org) Questions? Contact rluce@solonboe.org

  3. Inexpensive Entertainment Work Ethic Self Esteem Spatial Reasoning Social Skills Cognitive Capacities Explore Cultural Differences Why should my child participate in the band program? Your Child’s Benefits Questions? Contact rluce@solonboe.org

  4. What does the Band program consist of? At Orchard Middle School • Each week your child will participate in one (1) 40 minute homogenous sectional during the 2:50 activity period. • *Every six (6) school days your child will have a small group (<8), homogenous lesson with one of the directors. A total of 27 lessons in all. • *The full group plays two (2) concerts per year (January 28 and June 2). Questions? Contact rluce@solonboe.org

  5. Woodwinds: Flute Clarinet Oboe* Bassoon* * Denotes an instrument that requires a student with excellent work habits and motivation Brass: Trumpet Trombone French Horn* Baritone Tuba What instruments are offered in the 5th Grade? Questions? Contact rluce@solonboe.org

  6. Program expectations: • 20-30 minutes of daily home practice for building individual skills. • Bring working instrument, book, and pencil to every rehearsal. The greatest factor in your child’s success as a band member is their competence on their chosen instrument. In 5th grade the students learn 70% of the pitches/fingerings used throughout the high school curriculum. It is the individuals job to master the skills necessary to succeed. Questions? Contact rluce@solonboe.org

  7. Where can I get an instrument? There are 7 local music stores with whom we do business. • Academy Music Company • Central Instrument Company • Educator’s Music Company • Motter’s Music House • Musician’s Repair Service • Pellegrino’s Music • Warren Henry Music You are not limited to these stores, feel free to shop around. For your convenience representatives & literature are available in the cafeteria immediately following this presentation. Questions? Contact rluce@solonboe.org

  8. CAUTION Please be wary of an instrument bought from large discount stores. There has been an influx of poorly made instruments from far East that these large stores are marketing as disposable. Most repair shops cannot repair these instruments because they are so poorly made or do not have spare parts available in the US. We have also seen a large number of less-than-adequate instruments for sale via the internet market. If you are unsure of the instruments quality, ask Mr. Luce or Mr. Chongris for help. Questions? Contact rluce@solonboe.org

  9. Do you already own an Instrument?Great, then do the following to ensure a successful band experience: • Professionally cleaned and inspected • Case for protection • Mr. Chongris or Mr. Luce examine it and help suggest a course of action. Call us at 349-7707 or 349-7757 ext 5606 Some used instruments are available from Solon parents. This new program is sponsored by the Solon Music Parents Association. For a list of available instruments visit: http://solonband.com. Questions? Contact rluce@solonboe.org

  10. What do I need to do when I leave here tonight? • Talk instrument options with child. Make after school appointment if unsure. • Read flyers/information from music stores. • Fill out the “Band sign-up Form” completely • Remember this is the time to enter your child into either the percussion or saxophone evaluative process, if they aren’t sure sign them up anyways. • Send completed sign-up form to school. • You can download a copy of the Band Sign-up Form from http://solonschools.org/ click on Orchard and Mr. Luce. Students need their instruments by September 21 Questions? Contact rluce@solonboe.org

  11. What can I do to help my child achieve their full potential? *Be supportive *Be consistent *Show interest in how they are progressing. * Give them a comfortable, quiet place to practice (not the garage). *Communicate with the lessons teachers regularly. *Use SmartMusic for home practice help. Remember most children do not like to practice. If your child has to be told to do homework, he/she will have to be told to practice. You can help make the difference between success and failure. Questions? Contact rluce@solonboe.org

  12. What is SmartMusic? • Smartmusic is a software program that allows your child to perform into a microphone and receive immediate feedback about pitch and rhythm. • Smartmusic has our Standard of Excellence book programmed into it. • Smartmusic allows for advanced students to move at their own pace. Questions? Contact rluce@solonboe.org

  13. Some students need extra attention. A great way to help your child accelerate their progress is through an outside private lesson. If you would like more information, please put a note on your child’s sign-up form and we will get you a copy of our approved list of teachers or download a copy from the Solon Schools website,http://solonschools.org Questions? Contact rluce@solonboe.org

  14. What if my child wants to play in the orchestra and band? Great! The music staff works together to give students this option. Your child MUST take a private lesson on either their band instrument or their orchestra instrument outside of school. Questions? Contact rluce@solonboe.org

  15. Mission of the Solon Band Program The goal of the Solon Band Program is to provide the best possible learning environment in which students can come to develop skills through musical study which will enable them to become productive, positive contributors to the band, the school and the community. Questions? Contact rluce@solonboe.org

  16. The saxophone and percussion are not instruments that we start in beginning band. Your child must start on an approved instrument and will be evaluated with all the other candidates. For more information grab a FAQ sheet by the door. Questions? Contact rluce@solonboe.org

  17. Contact Mr. Luce or Mr. Chongris with any questions Mr. Luce rluce@solonboe.org or 440-349-7707 Mr. Chongris achongris@solonboe.org or 440-349-7757 ext 5606 Thank you for coming and please drive safely. Questions? Contact rluce@solonboe.org

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