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Sierra Verde STEAM Academy
Instrumental Arts Handbook
Mr. Bryan Fike
2018-2019
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Table of Contents:
Course Summary 3Required Materials 4Rehearsal Etiquette 5
Attendance 5Uniforms 6
Consequences & Discipline 7Behavioral Expectations 7
Practice Expectations 8Chair Placement and Challenge Guide 8
Classroom Procedure Example 9Bathroom Policy 10
Illness and Injury Policy 10Grading Policy 11
Costs, Instruments, and Fundraising 12Performing Arts Calendar 15
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Sierra Verde Instrumental Arts HandbookSierra Verde STEM Academy, Glendale, Arizona
Director: Mr. Bryan FikeOffice Hours: 8:15am-8:30am, 3:30pm-3:45pm
Phone: 623-376-4831 Email: [email protected]
Calendar: https://www.dvusd.org/Page/52432#calendar173624/20180710/monthPlease feel free to contact the director with any comments, questions, or concerns you may have
at any time. I would be happy to meet with you in person or through correspondence.
Program Description:
The mission of the Sierra Verde Bands program is to create musicians of exceptional quality and people of excellent character. The program is rooted in fostering a love of music, and grown through disciplined instruction, practice, and performance. Students will learn important musical concepts such as:
Instrumental Performance Skills Introductory Music Theory and Music Literacy Music History Improvisation and Composition Singing
They will also learn skills that will prepare them for the real world, like: Critical Thinking Self-reflection Interpersonal communication Teamwork Healthy self-expression Self-discipline and time management Creative thinking
COURSE SUMMARYWind EnsembleThis performing group focusing on reaching the Band I and Band II wind instrument standards set by the DVUSD, depending on the age of the performer. They perform in at least 2 concerts per year, a Spring Festival, District Assessments, Assemblies, and select students will perform at District Honor Band, All-State, and Solo & Ensemble.
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Percussion EnsembleThis performing group focusing on reaching the Band I and Band II percussion instrument standards set by the DVUSD, depending on the age of the performer. They perform in all the same events as the Wind Ensemble, but all students participate in Solo & Ensemble.
OrchestraThis performing group focusing on reaching the Orchestra I and II standards set by the DVUSD, depending on the age of the performer.
6th Grade BandThis performing group aims to achieve the Intermediate Band Standards set forth by DVUSD. They perform in 2 concerts a year.
5th Grade BandThis performing group aims to achieve the Beginning Band Standards set forth by DVUSD. They perform in 2 concerts a year.
Materials Needed
All MembersPencil
1-Inch Black Binder with Sleeve*$20 Donation – Cash or Check made to SV Bands
(Covers Sight Reading Factory Subscription, Music, Repairs, etc.)
Brass Woodwinds PercussionInstrument
-Valve Oil or Trombotine
+ Spray Bottle-
Slide Grease-
Instrument Snake + Mouthpiece Brush
InstrumentVandoren 2.5/3*/ 3.5*
ReedsMouthpiece Patch
Cork GreaseSilk Swab
Mouthpiece Cap(Flutes: Nothing)
Vic Firth “EP2 Educational Pack”*
-Evans “RealFeel” 2-Sided
Drum Pad, Gray 6 in*-
Vic Firth “SD1 General” Sticks
*6th, 7th, and 8th Grade Only
REHEARSAL ETIQUETTE
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1. Upon arrival, students are expected to get required materials (instrument, pencil, and music) and report to their assigned seat 2. Students will be “READY” 3 minutes after the bell
a. “READY” i. Instrument is assembled and ready to play ii. Music is up and on a working music stand iii. Student is in their assigned seat and ready to play
b. Students not “READY” 3 minutes after the bell will lose one daily point c. Students missing a pencil will lose one daily point d. Students missing music will lose one daily point e. Students missing their instrument will lose all daily points
3. Students are to remain quiet, attentive, and actively participating in rehearsal 4. Rehearsal will end at the director’s discretion
a. The director will ensure that students have adequate time to reach their next class 5. Sometimes the director may allow students to use class time for individual or group practice; students are expected to do as instructed
a. Students who do not use class time as directed will follow discipline procedures 6. No running or horseplay is permitted. 7. No food, drinks, or gum in the band room (water is allowed) 8. Students will not begin packing up until the director dismisses them.8. After being dismissed, students will leave the room cleaner than they found it by fulfilling
their assigned jobs:a. throwing away at least one piece of trash, dusting a surface, wiping down the sink,
tidying a shelf, stacking instruments, etc. b. Students will then set up chairs (and if necessary, stands) for the next class before
leaving. i. If being put away, chairs will be stacked 4 high in 8 neat stacks, stands will go into
the rack orderly, and all percussion equipment will be put away in its labeled place.
ATTENDANCE1. Calendar
a. All rehearsals, sectionals, and concerts will be posted in the band room and on the band calendar —https://www.dvusd.org/Domain/29 >Staff Websites>Bryan Fike>Calendar
2. Concerts and Festivals a. All students are required to attend concerts and festivals for their respective band b. All events are posted on the band website calendar and in the band room c. Students are expected to arrive at the designated call time in the proper attire. d. Students are required to attend the concert in its entirety. This includes watchingthe performance from the designated arrival time to the conclusion of the final piece. Students who fail to comply with this will be marked absent.
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e. Students may not be permitted to participate in a performance if the director feels that he/she is not prepared, based on poor attendance or does not qualify (Please see “Grading”)
3. Extra Rehearsals a. Out-of-school rehearsals may be required by the director on occasion, attendance is mandatory for performance. b. Out-of-school rehearsals will be scheduled at least 3 weeks in advance
4. Absences a. Absence Request Form
i. Any student planning to miss a required event or required rehearsal must fill out an Absence Request Form and submit it to the director 3 weeks (21 calendar days) prior to the event.
ii. Any student who misses a required event due to family emergency or illness must fill out an Absence Request Form and turn it into the director immediately following the student’s return to school.
iii. Absence Request Form can be found at https://www.dvusd.org/Domain/29 >Staff Websites>Bryan Fike>Calendar, or in the band room
iv. The director reserves the right to review these requests on a case-by-case basis and grant excusals where appropriate. Not every absence request will be approved.
b. Unexcused Absences i. Any student who does not submit an Absence Request Form on time or get
their absence approved from the director will result in a unexcused absence ii. Unexcused Absences will result in a zero for the event iii. Too many unexcused absences from sectionals and/or rehearsals could
result in student’s removal from future performances iv. Too many unexcused absences from performances could result in
student’s removal from the band program
UNIFORMS1. All students will purchase a SV Instrumental Arts Polo, which you can order in September. If
you have one from previous years, you do not need to reorder a new Polo.2. Gentlemen: SV Band Polo, black dress pants, black belt, black dress shoes, and black socks 3. Ladies: SV Band Polo, black dress pants, and black dress shoes (wedge, sandal, flat) 4. Not Allowed: Leggings, jeans, running shoes, skate shoes, dresses, skirts, high heels 5. Failure to comply with these guidelines will result in the lowering of grade and removal from
performance.
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CONSEQUENCES & DISCIPLINEThe Sierra Verde PBIS Discipline Program, outlined in the student handbook,
governs specific disciplinary procedures for most classroom behaviors.If at any time he feels that a behavior is disruptive or detractive from a healthy
learning environment or represents a danger to the well-being of students or school property, Mr. Fike reserves the right to intervene in that behavior, regardless of whether or not a specific rule exists to govern it.
Steps of Discipline:STEP 1: A verbal warning, consisting of a reminder of the rules, a restatement of the
expectations, a reminder of consequences, and a polite request to stop the undesired behavior. One daily point will be deducted from the grade.
STEP 2: Student is re-notified of the rule being broken. Another 2 daily points will be deducted from the grade. Additional Consequences may be introduced:
Repetition of procedures (student gets a chance to redo their actions in the correct way) Loss of privileges, including using school instruments After-class teacher/student conference Call home to ParentSTEP 3: All Participation points are lost for the day. Lunch Detention is issued. Parents are
notified.STEP 4: Office Referral
Behavioral Expectations1. Come prepared for class.2. No food, drink, or gum besides water.3. Leave things in better condition than you found them.4. If it doesn’t belong to you and you don’t have permission, don’t
touch it.5. Do the right thing because it is the right thing to do.6. If you can’t get out of it, get into it!7. Leave drama at the door.8. Create a Sanctuary.
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Practicing Expectations1. Students are expected to take instruments home on a daily basis.2. Students should be prepared for class and playing assessments.3. If a student is unprepared for a performance due to lack of practice
or poor attendance, they may be moved down in part and/or pulled from the performance at the director’s discretion.
4. Students must practice their age in minutes only on the days that they eat.
Success is only achieved through diligent practice. If you wish to be personally successful on your instrument, and you want the band to be successful, then you MUST put in the time to practice.
It is crucial that you practice every single day, and not just cram all your practice time into one day. Learning to play an instrument requires slow and steady development of muscle memory. Muscle memory cannot be crammed like other information—so make sure you’re practicing a little bit every day!
If taking your instrument home is impossible (in the most literal sense of the word), you can still practice. Name the notes in your music, make fingering flashcards, clap the rhythm to your music, or sing it in your head while you finger along. You do not need an instrument in your hands to get better at the music.
CHAIR PLACEMENT AND CHALLENGE GUIDELINES
Within the first few weeks of each semester, band students will play a playing test that will determine their chair placement for the semester. This is standard practice in any musical ensemble and is what students can expect from their musical career. This is intended to appropriately place musicians within the sections so that they are playing parts that are most accessible to them as well as challenging. This is also to give musicians with more experience an opportunity for leadership. The first chair (highest placed) student will be designated section leader and will fulfill the responsibilities expected of someone in that position.
***The director reserves the right to consider any playing test as a placement audition and therefore grounds for section reassignment.
If a student wishes to challenge someone within their section, some guidelines apply: Students may challenge each other for chair placement or for playing part.
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o Chair placement: students will perform scales, rudiments, and other fundamental exercises. The winner will gain the higher chair.
o Playing Part: students may challenge each other in order to play solos or selected passages in music. Percussionists may challenge each other for the right to perform parts in concert and assessment performances- this may include entire parts, solos and instances where there are more percussionists than parts that need to be played. Example: in a piece where all parts are covered and there are multiple percussionists playing snare drum, students may challenge each other to determine who will play that part on that piece in the actual performance.
Students may only challenge the person whose chair placement is above theirs (ie: third chair may only challenge second chair, they cannot skip over and challenge the first chair player).
The challenger must give the director and the student they wish to challenge two full school days’ notice before participating in the challenge.
Students involved in a challenge who wish a re-challenge must give appropriate notice and wait one full week (7 days) before they can play another challenge.
The director will set deadlines for challenges leading up to performances, and students may not begin challenges again until after the performance.
The director reserves the right to make modifications and changes at his or her discretion and as needed in the best interest of individuals and the ensemble as a whole.
CLASSROOM PROCEDURE EXAMPLEA typical rehearsal for a band class (5th-8th Grade) looks as follows:
Timeframe* Description0:00-5:00 Check the board for any special instructions or assignments, like bell work.
Place your backpack in the designated area for your section. Retrieve your instrument, pencil, a piece of paper if there is bell work, and any supplies you need (extra reeds, valve oil, etc.) from your case/backpack. Quietly go to your seat and listen to announcements (NO TALKING DURING ANNONCEMENTS). Do not begin playing yet.After Announcements: If there is bell work on the board, complete it. Note the rehearsal plan on the board and ready what music you need.At 3 minutes after the class begins, Mr. Fike will step on the podium to lead you through warm ups and rehearsal for the day.
5:00-10:00 The teacher will lead you through warmup activities, including tone exercises, articulation studies, chorales, and other excerpts he has designed to help you learn musical fundamentals.At this time, students will have already warmed up individually and are prepared with everything that they need to play.
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10:00-15:00 The teacher will do daily assessment of individual performance skills and knowledge as necessary.
15:00-25:00 Students will sight read and practice music fundamentals in isolated, unified contexts.
25:00-40:00 Repertoire Rehearsal. Full band will practice applying the fundamental skills learned in live musical context.
40:00-45:00 Students will strike their setup by putting their instruments away and picking up any trash they may have left behind. They will set up chairs and stands for the next class that enters class. They will line up at the door and wait quietly and politely to be dismissed before leaving.
*Note that times are flexible and may be extended or reduced to accommodate different learning
objectives.
BATHROOM USEStudents will not be permitted to use the restroom during the first and last periods of
school, or the period immediately following lunch. Students are expected to use the restroom during passing periods, before and after class. Students should only request to use the bathroom during class if it is a severe need. They can request excusal by raising their hand with their fingers crossed. The teacher will respond one of two ways:
A thumbs-up means the student is excused to use the restroom. An open hand means “please wait.”
Once a student has been excused by Mr. Fike, they can take the appropriate bathroom pass available next to the door (male or female).
ILLNESS OR INJURYThere are many circumstances that make it difficult to play an instrument, from strep
throat and sinus infections to braces and broken bones. The student’s health and welfare is always the director’s first priority. However, relatively few illnesses or injuries prevent students from playing their instrument entirely, so long as they are using correct posture/embouchure and breathing techniques. Be advised that because Band is an academic class, you must produce a doctor’s note forbidding the playing of instruments in order to be excused from playing your instrument in class, unless the injury is obvious (new braces/bronchitis, etc.)
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GRADING
1. Grades will be comprised of the following categories: a. Performance Assessment –50%
i. Testing will be submitted either via Canvas or in class, at the director’s discretion.
ii. Students must have a minimum of 70% on all performance tests to perform at events/concerts (students will still be required to attend events)
iii. Students are allowed to make up any performance test up to 3 weeks before any concert or festival. At that time, if the student does not meet performance requirements, an email is sent home to notify the parent/guardian. The student will then have up until 1 week prior to the performance to make up their tests.
iv. LATE WORK POLICY: Students who turn in assignments late will lose 1 point off their assignment grade for each day it was late. In a 20 point assignment, this means that for every day it is late, you lose 5%.
1. For every day an assignment is late, the maximum grade achievable in a resubmission is also lowered by 5%.
a. If you submit something 2 days late and score a 75%, you may resubmit, but even if you play it perfectly, the highest grade you can get is a 90% (100-5(number of days late)=Maximum grade)
v. RESUBMISSION POLICY: Students who are unhappy with the grade on their initial assignment may resubmit the assignment as many times as they wish for a better grade, up until the week prior to grading period ending. The highest grade out of all submissions will be represented in the gradebook.
b. Participation – 30%i. Daily Participation – 3 points per day
1. Missing pencil - loss of 1 point 2. Missing music - loss of 1 point 3. Missing instrument - loss of 3 points 4. Misbehavior or disruption of class - loss of points 5. Not in assigned seat and READY 3 minutes after bell - loss of 1 point
ii. Bi-Quarterly Notebook Checks – 40 points per quarter1. Students can find a “Model Notebook” in the band room. For full points,
their notebook should look exactly like the model notebook in content, order, and cleanliness.
2. Students who forget their binder on the floor in class or otherwise don’t store it properly on the designated shelf will forfeit 5 points for each instance.
c. Performances 20%
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i. Concerts, Festivals, Assessments ii. There are no make-up assignments for missed performances.iii. After an event, the students will provide a self-assessed grade in the following categories
1. Audience Etiquette - Behavior as an audience member 2. Stage Etiquette - Behavior as a performer 3. Timeliness - At venue at the designated call time 4. Dress Code - In proper dress code (see “Uniforms”)
Concert attendance and appropriate attire: See “Concert Procedure” and “Uniform” above.Formative playing assessments: Over the course of the semester, you complete a variety of playing assessments in class or via SmartMusic/Sight Reading Factory. The majority of these assessments are scale tests, but also include part checks and sight reading tests. These count as quizzes, are worth 15 points, and are weighted at 40% of your grade.Daily Preparedness/Bellwork/Listening Journals: Preparedness is important every single day. Points are deducted for coming to class without any of the required materials (see above).
In keeping with Arizona State Law, your grades will remain private and not will be shared with anyone who is not you, your guardian, or professionals with clearance to view grade information.
COSTS, INSTRUMENTS, FUNDRAISINGFundraising
Occasionally, the Bands program decides to undertake an initiative that requires significant monetary support. This could include everything from traveling, to new instruments or music. During these initiatives, Mr. Fike may ask students to do fundraising for the group. Fundraising allows us to purchase new materials (including songs, songbooks, CDs, and electronics like tablets) for use in teaching, and may allow us to go on tour as a group. Check in with us as the year progresses to see what you can do to help support the music program at this school. At the time of writing, there are no current plans for group fundraisers. This document will be updated at the end of each semester if there are significant changes or plans.
There will be fundraising efforts this year to help pay for the Disneyland trip and offset music costs. Please look out for emails coming for more information.
Disneyland Trip
The Disneyland Soundtrack Sessions is a one-of-a-kind opportunity. The Instrumental Band program takes a trip to Anaheim every other year to experience this event. The next trip will be in Spring of 2020.
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Instrument Rental
1. It is expected that all students provide their own instrument, accessories, and materials for participation in ensembles at Sierra Verde.
2. If a family has issue renting an instrument, it is recommended you contact the director for a private conference regarding the matter.
3. Limited bigger and more expensive instruments (Tuba, Baritone, Baritone Sax, etc.) for ensembles may be rented from the director for a one-time $30 donation to cover repairs and maintenance (see the director for more information)
a. Rentals are subject to the completion of a rental contract.b. Instruments must be returned at the end of the school year cleaned and in
working condition.c. Rental contracts are given/revoked at the discretion of the band director based
on treatment of the instrument, its case, and/or other band property.4. There are several establishments within a few miles of Sierra Verde where you can rent instruments. Personally, Mr. Fike prefers Milano Music for the low prices and amazing service. Their contact information is as follows:
Milano MusicMilanomusic.com
“Mail & More”, 8194 W Deer Valley Rd(623) 561-6904
Buying a New InstrumentIf a student is looking into buying a new instrument, it is highly recommended that
parents talk with Mr. Fike or private instructor before making the purchase. There are more “knock-off” brands on the market than good quality brands. Avoid Ebay and Craigslist unless you know exactly what you are looking for. A good place to check first is your local instrument repair shop; they will be truthful with you and may have instruments for sale. A good motto to abide by is: “If a deal is ‘too good to be true,’ then it probably is.”
Please stick to traditional colors: black clarinets, brass saxophones, silver flutes, silver/brass trumpets, etc. Make sure that the instrument you are buying is music educator approved!
Private LessonsPrivate instrumental lessons are an amazing opportunity for growth for you or your child.
They are highly encouraged at the elementary and middle school levels to help propel students into a very successful playing career through high school. It is never too early or too late to start taking lessons! There is a large network of very knowledgeable teachers in this state taking on private students at this time. Please contact the director for specific recommendations on private instructors, or consult the list on the following page:
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FluteMichelle Stolper - (602) 402-0194 [email protected]
Mrs. Debbie Hutson - [email protected]. Hollie Stokes - 623-561-5926 [email protected] Gonzalez – [email protected]
OboeCaryn Kunz - 480-381-8844 - [email protected]
ClarinetMike Warner - 623-341-4613 - [email protected]
Mr. Bill Patterson - 602-942-0211 - [email protected] Terrell - 623-229-6939 - [email protected] Duarte - (623) 850-8729 - [email protected]
Chris Serbic - (602) 291-1875 - [email protected] Pallas - 623-512-3583 - [email protected]
BassoonMaston, Alisa - (623) 640-6316
SaxophoneMike Warner – [email protected] - 623 582-4259
David Duarte - (623) 850-8729 - [email protected] Stanford - [email protected]
TrumpetBill Humbert - 602-405-7736 - [email protected] Stanford - 602-647-2614 - [email protected]
Ryan Salcido – [email protected] Horn
Mr. Nathan Mitchell - 602-770-8625Trombone
Steve McAllister - [email protected] Hermanson - (602) 402-4526 - [email protected]
Michael Eastin - 602-615-6190 - [email protected]/Tuba
Ruben Miranda - (408) 504-7864 - [email protected] Hermanson - (602) 402-4526 - [email protected]
Benjamin Lynch - [email protected]
Evan Dixon - 480-283-7915 - [email protected] Colceri - [email protected]
January24 – Chamber Ensemble Concert (7-8)
February8 – DVUSD Honor Band
MarchTBA – Solo & Ensemble Festival (7-8)16 – Arizona All-State Band/Orchestra Festival (6-8)
AprilTBA – Pageant of Bands Performance (7-8)30 – Band Post Assessment (7-8)
May7 – MRHS Final Band Concert9 – Spring Band Concert (5-8)
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Sierra Verde STEAM AcademyPerforming Arts Calendar 2018-2019
https://www.dvusd.org/Domain/29 >Staff Websites>Bryan Fike>Calendar
The following events are scheduled for the 2018-2019 school year and have been scheduled since May 30, 2018. All students are required to attend the events for their respective music groups. There are no make-up assignments for missed performances. If an event will be missed, an Absence Request Form must be filled out 3 weeks prior to the event, this does not mean that students will be excused from the performance. Absence Request Forms can be found on the music website (https://www.dvusd.org/Domain/29 >Staff Websites>Bryan Fike>Documents) or in the band room.
All dates found here are not final, and are subject to change at the discretion of the director and school administration. Please regularly check in with your child, the email you have listed in
Powerschools, the school calendar, and the band website calendar for event updates.
Thank you.
August17 - Chair Placement Tests10 - Handbook Quizzes Due
September25 – Polo Order Forms Due28 – Mountain Ridge Marching Band Jr. High Night vs Liberty
October25 – 5th Grade Demonstration Concert
November5- All-State/Honor Band Nominations Made 15- Band Preassessment (7-8)
December11 – MRHS Winter Concert12 – Winter Concert (5-8)
