THE BAND PROGRAM

2014 - 2015

Dave MessickBand Director

Wilde Lake Middle School

BAND CLASSES

Full Band Rehearsals Every Day 50 Minutes Embedded In The Academic Schedule Wind Ensemble Repertoire

Section Rehearsals Once A Week 50 Minutes Pull Out Schedule From All Classes 5 Week R0tataion

Grading Policy

• Full Band Participation40%

• Sectional Participation25%

• Performance Assessments25%

• Home Practice10%

Come To Class With:

AgendaInstrumentMusicBlue bookPencil

Practice Method

Warm UpRepertoire

• Count and Clap• Name the Notes• Finger and Name• Perform

Home PracticeAll students are expected to practice a

minimum of 6 days a week.

There is no time requirement for practicing!

Students will complete the weekly practice chart based on the success of each practice session.

Practice charts must be signed by a parent in order to be valid for credit.

Dennis Mercer 5/16/12Momma Mercer

Blue Book P. 10Mini & Tonic

Blue Book P. 10Scale Pattern 1

Blue Book P. 10Major Scale

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Required Materials All Students Must Have the Book

Foundations for Superior Performance

Instrument

Music Stand

Smart Music OR Korg TM-40

Smart Music• Students can read their sheet music for Band on

the computer screen.• Students play along with professional recordings of

the piece.• Program tells the students which notes were played

correctly and which were wrong.• Program detects intonation and rhythmic

inaccuracies.• Mr. Messick can monitor student activity with the

program!

SMART MUSIC Software for Band

PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENTSMonthly Playing Tests On Material From the Syllabus

Quarterly reflections on professional, community, college, or high school instrumental performances.

Concert Uniforms

• The Blue performing arts shirts are to be worn at all performances this year.

• The type of pants/skirts will be determined based on the level of formality of each performance.– Khakis– Jeans– Black

• All students are to buy a Blue performing arts shirt.• Order forms are found on the band website.• Shirts are $16.• Orders will be collected the 1st week of school.

Private Lessons

We live in an area rich with musical resources…

Visit the resources tab on the band website to find the howard county private teacher list

G/T Band & All State

• Information is located under the G/T Band and All State tab on the WLMS Band Website.

• Please encourage your child to audition if he practices consistently and shows a moderate level of responsibility.

• Mr. Messick will give the final nomination.

• Extra Credit is awarded to students who take auditions.

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Solo and Ensemble Festival

• ALL STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE.

• One great performance opportunity.

• Students gain teamwork skills and refine their performance skills through the preparation for this event.

• Extra Credit is awarded to students who participate.

Helpful Hints

The best times to ask Mr. Messick a question are first thing in the morning or last thing in the afternoon.

The Band Room should be the first stop in the morning and the last stop in the afternoon. Instruments are kept in the Band Room, not in lockers.

Parents: photocopy your kid’s music at first sight of it. (This will save time in the event your child loses his music.)

Label EVERYTHING!!!!

Take out a rider on your insurance policy if you own the instrument and it is of substantial value.

Encourage your kids to practice and perform for the family often.

Performing Arts Boosters

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Entry Level InstrumentsFlute

Etude Model EFL – 100 Student Flute$150

Trumpet Etude Model ETR – 100 Student Trumpet$150

Trombone Etude Model ETB – 100 Student Trombone$150

Alto Saxophone Etude EAS – 100 Student Alto Saxophone$400

Retail Stores to Rent & Buy

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Retail Stores to Rent & Buy

Mike’s Music4872 Montgomery Road  Ellicott City, MD 21043(410) 465-0700

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Retail Stores to Rent & Buy

Wood Bridge Music Shop9251 Baltimore National Pike  Ellicott City, MD 21042(410) 203-9663

Wood Bridge Music Shop5809 Clarksville Square Dr 103  Clarksville, MD 21029(443) 535-9677

Retail Stores to Rent & Buy

Bill’s Music743 Frederick Road  Catonsville, MD 21228(410) 747-1900

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Chuck Levin’s Washington Music Center11151 Veirs Mill Road  Wheaton, MD 20902(301) 946-8808

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Retail Stores to Rent & Buy

Stu’s Music ShopMaryland 140Westminster(410) 848-7585

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Stu’s Music Shop723 Baltimore BoulevardWestminster(410) 848-7586

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Retail Stores to Rent & Buy

Coffey Music31 East Main Street  Westminster, MD 21157(410) 876-1045

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Menchey Music Services, Inc.2444 Broad AvenueLutherville-Timonium(410) 453-6635

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