INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC HANDBOOK
Welcome to the instrumental music program at Hollifield Station Elementary School! I am very excited about working with you and your child this year. The instrumental music program offers a wonderful opportunity to foster the musical development of your child. Performing in instrumental ensembles gives students so much more then just musical training. Students learn cooperation & teamwork, commitment & responsibility, tolerance & acceptance as well as perseverance and self-discipline. Performing in concerts builds self-esteem, confidence and pride in accomplishment! Studying music also reinforces reading and math skills, and enhances gross and fine motor skills.
Having high expectations and standards gives each student the maximum benefit and enjoyment from their musical experiences. This handbook will explain those expectations and also the policies regarding your child’s participation in the instrumental program. Please read it through with your child, sign the back page and return it to me by the date indicated on that page. Each student will be asked to keep their handbook in their Instrumental Music Binder. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at school (410-313-2550) or via e-mail: [email protected] Additional information is available at the HSES Instrumental Music website: http://hollifieldstationband.weebly.com/index.html
I look forward to working with you as you support your child’s musical growth and development!
GENERAL INFORMATION
Weekly Lessons:
All students meet with me twice a week. Beginning Band and String students will have two 30 minute lessons per week. Each lesson will be scheduled on a rotation so that your child will not miss the same subject consecutively. The schedule is on a three week rotation. Advanced and Intermediate students will receive one 30 minute lesson per week and one full band or orchestra rehearsal. It is imperative that every student arrives on time and prepared for each lesson and rehearsal. At each lesson your child will be given an assignment to be practiced at home. Students will also receive warm-up exercises that should be played before practicing. Students will occasionally be given written music theory assignments. Written assignments will be due at the first lesson of the following week. All assignments should be kept in the Music theory section of the student’s Instrumental Binder.
Instrumental Music Report Card
Students will receive an Instrumental Music Report Card for three marking periods. Students will receive grades in the following areas: Attendance, Preparedness, practice. Music theory, and playing tests
Instrumental Music Notebook
Lesson Books
All students will be required to purchase an instrumental music lesson book and 3-ring view binder. Students will keep their lesson book as well as all sheet music, theory assignments, and handouts in the proper section of their binder. Binders must be brought to each lesson and rehearsal. They should be taken home everyday. Beginning Band students will use the Yamaha Advantage Book 1 for the appropriate instrument. Returning band student will continue in that book this year. Beginning String Students will use the Essential Elements for Strings Book 1 for the appropriate instrument. Intermediate strings will continue in that book this year. Advanced String Students will use Essential Elements for Strings Book 2 . All Percussion Students will use Alfred’s Beginning Drum Method and A Fresh Approach to Mallets by Mark Wessels. Please check the instrumental music website for a complete supply list.
http://hollifieldstationband.weebly.com/index.html
CONCERT DATES:
All band and string students will perform in a winter and spring concert. Student attendance is mandatory, so please mark your calendars now! Absence due to sudden illness will be excused with a written note upon the student’s return to school.
Concert Schedule for 2019-2020:
Wednesday, December 18, 7 pm
Winter Concert for Advanced Band,
Intermediate and Advanced Orchestras
Wednesday, January 29, 7 pm
Beginner’s Concert for
Beginning Band and Orchestra
Tuesday, May 5, 7 pm
Spring Orchestra Concert for
Beginning, Intermediate, and
Advanced Orchestras
Friday, May 15 12:00-6:00 pm (approx.)
Howard County Elementary Jazz Festival
JAZZ BAND
Thursday, May 21 6:30-8:00 pm
Enrichment Fair
JAZZ BAND (performs at 7:30)
Thursday, May 29, 7 pm
Spring Concert for Beginning,
Advanced and Jazz Bands
CONCERT DRESS
Concert Dress is as follows:
Girls: White blouse. Black or navy skirt, skort or dress slacks, dark shoes.
Boys: White button down shirt with a tie, black or navy dress pants, dark shoes and socks.
Welcome to the instrumental music program at Hollifield Station Elementary School! I am very excited about working with you and your child this year. The instrumental music program offers a wonderful opportunity to foster the musical development of your child. Performing in instrumental ensembles gives students so much more then just musical training. Students learn cooperation & teamwork, commitment & responsibility, tolerance & acceptance as well as perseverance and self-discipline. Performing in concerts builds self-esteem, confidence and pride in accomplishment! Studying music also reinforces reading and math skills, and enhances gross and fine motor skills.
Having high expectations and standards gives each student the maximum benefit and enjoyment from their musical experiences. This handbook will explain those expectations and also the policies regarding your child’s participation in the instrumental program. Please read it through with your child, sign the back page and return it to me by the date indicated on that page. Each student will be asked to keep their handbook in their Instrumental Music Binder. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact me at school (410-313-2550) or via e-mail: [email protected] Additional information is available at the HSES Instrumental Music website: http://hollifieldstationband.weebly.com/index.html
I look forward to working with you as you support your child’s musical growth and development!
GENERAL INFORMATION
Weekly Lessons:
All students meet with me twice a week. Beginning Band and String students will have two 30 minute lessons per week. Each lesson will be scheduled on a rotation so that your child will not miss the same subject consecutively. The schedule is on a three week rotation. Advanced and Intermediate students will receive one 30 minute lesson per week and one full band or orchestra rehearsal. It is imperative that every student arrives on time and prepared for each lesson and rehearsal. At each lesson your child will be given an assignment to be practiced at home. Students will also receive warm-up exercises that should be played before practicing. Students will occasionally be given written music theory assignments. Written assignments will be due at the first lesson of the following week. All assignments should be kept in the Music theory section of the student’s Instrumental Binder.
Instrumental Music Report Card
Students will receive an Instrumental Music Report Card for three marking periods. Students will receive grades in the following areas: Attendance, Preparedness, practice. Music theory, and playing tests
Instrumental Music Notebook
Lesson Books
All students will be required to purchase an instrumental music lesson book and 3-ring view binder. Students will keep their lesson book as well as all sheet music, theory assignments, and handouts in the proper section of their binder. Binders must be brought to each lesson and rehearsal. They should be taken home everyday. Beginning Band students will use the Yamaha Advantage Book 1 for the appropriate instrument. Returning band student will continue in that book this year. Beginning String Students will use the Essential Elements for Strings Book 1 for the appropriate instrument. Intermediate strings will continue in that book this year. Advanced String Students will use Essential Elements for Strings Book 2 . All Percussion Students will use Alfred’s Beginning Drum Method and A Fresh Approach to Mallets by Mark Wessels. Please check the instrumental music website for a complete supply list.
http://hollifieldstationband.weebly.com/index.html
CONCERT DATES:
All band and string students will perform in a winter and spring concert. Student attendance is mandatory, so please mark your calendars now! Absence due to sudden illness will be excused with a written note upon the student’s return to school.
Concert Schedule for 2019-2020:
Wednesday, December 18, 7 pm
Winter Concert for Advanced Band,
Intermediate and Advanced Orchestras
Wednesday, January 29, 7 pm
Beginner’s Concert for
Beginning Band and Orchestra
Tuesday, May 5, 7 pm
Spring Orchestra Concert for
Beginning, Intermediate, and
Advanced Orchestras
Friday, May 15 12:00-6:00 pm (approx.)
Howard County Elementary Jazz Festival
JAZZ BAND
Thursday, May 21 6:30-8:00 pm
Enrichment Fair
JAZZ BAND (performs at 7:30)
Thursday, May 29, 7 pm
Spring Concert for Beginning,
Advanced and Jazz Bands
CONCERT DRESS
Concert Dress is as follows:
Girls: White blouse. Black or navy skirt, skort or dress slacks, dark shoes.
Boys: White button down shirt with a tie, black or navy dress pants, dark shoes and socks.
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