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STRATH HAVEN MIDDLE SCHOOL
BAND 2012-2013
Mr. Pearlberg, Director
STRATH HAVEN MIDDLE SCHOOLBAND INSTRUMENT INFORMATION
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STRATH HAVENMIDDLE SCHOOL 200 S.PROVIDENCE RD WALLINGFORD PA19086
Mr. Henry Pearlberg, Band Director (610) 892-3470; 7136
TheWallingford Swarthmore School District believes that music is essential tolife, and is an integral part of all cultures. Music provides a universal language, which bonds all personsartistically, emotionally, and intellectually. The Band program at Strath Haven Middle School is acomprehensive instrumental music program that is open to all interestedstudents in 6th, 7th, and 8th grades. Over 250 students of our middle schoolstudents actively participate in the band activities. Theconcert bands are the mainstay of the program. The 6th Grade Concert Band, 7th GradeSymphonic Band, and the 8th Grade Wind Ensemble are fully balancedensembles consisting of the following instrumentation: flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet,bass clarinet, alto saxophone, tenor saxophone, bari saxophone, trumpet, French horn, trombone, euphonium,tuba, percussion. Inaddition to the concert band program, band students are encouraged to auditionfor the many smaller ensembles offered such as jazz band, flute ensemble,clarinet choir, brass ensemble, and percussion ensemble, etc… Pleaseread through the following information to become familiar with the band programat Strath Haven Middle School. Ifyou have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
REHEARSAL AND LESSON SCHEDULE
Rehearsal Schedule
Thethree Strath Haven Middle School Bands rehearse before the start of the schoolday. Rehearsal time is 7:00 – 7:45am. The schedule operates on athree-day rotation with each band rehearsing once every third school day. Parents provide transportation torehearsal. Many parents form carpools to help with transportation. Studentsneed to report to rehearsal by 7:00 am on their designated day in order for practiceto begin promptly at 7:00 am. Consistent attendance to all rehearsals is required and is essential toyour child’s musical success. Amonthly calendar will be posted online to assist you and your child with therehearsal schedule. DAY 1 – 7THGRADE BAND DAY 2 – 6THGRADE BAND DAY 3 – 8THGRADE BAND
Morning Drop – OffProcedure
Studentscoming to school for the morning rehearsals will need to be dropped off on the CopplesRoad entrance to the middle school. All drop offs should be made in the lower tier of the parking lot. Please do not go up into the school buslane.
JazzBand and other small ensembles will rehearse immediately after school; 2:30 pm– 3:05 pm. These ensemblesgenerally form at the end of October and participation in these ensembles is bystudent audition.
1st Rehearsals for 2012-2013 Wednesday, September 5– “Day 1” – 7th Grade Band Thursday, September 6 – “Day 2” – 6th Grade Band Friday, September 7 – “Day 3” – 8th Grade Band
Group Lessons
Itis important for your child’s instrumental music growth that he/she studiestheir instrument with a private music instructor and/or participates in thesmall group lessons provided at school. Small group lessons are taught once each week during the school day on arotating pullout schedule. The lessons are rotated over seven periods of the school day. Students report to class and pick upany necessary class work and homework from their teacher before they report tothe band room for their lesson. Ifa student cannot miss the scheduled class because of a test or specialcircumstance, they do not report to the group music lesson. Make up lessons are offered at the endof each week. Manystudents study their instrument with a private music instructor outside of theschool. This is an ideal way formaking the best progress on their instrument. I have included a list of private instructors that I know inthe area.
STUDENT EXPECATIONS
Inorder for students to achieve their fullest potential, it is essential thatthey make a full commitment to the band and to learning their instrument. Here are a few guidelines that shouldhelp them along the way. 1. Attend allrehearsals and performances 2. Be on time 3. Attendlessons consistently 4. Practice at home at least 5 days each week forapproximately 30 minutes each session 5. Always give your best effort 6. Be respectful of each other 7. Take good care of your instrument 8. Work well together in lessons and in the band 9. Be organized 10. Have a positive attitude and have fun
ASSESSMENT
Throughoutthe year, students will be assessed on their progress. I have a series of benchmarksconsisting of scales, exercises, songs, ensemble music that students will beexpected to learn and perform with accuracy. Students will receive a grade on their report card basedupon their effort, attendance, behavior, and progress.
INSTRUMENT STORAGE
TheSHMS Music Suite has and instrument locker room that will enable students tolock their instruments in an assigned cabinet during the school day. Students are expected to secure theirinstruments in the instrument locker room during the school day and pick uptheir instrument to take home at the end of school. Each instrument locker comes supplied with a lock. Students must have a nametag on theirinstrument case. Parents shouldkeep record of the instrument serial number at home.
INSTRUMENT SUPPLIES AND ACCESSORIES
METHOD BOOKS– students will purchase these method books through school. (Make checks payableto “Strath Haven Middle School) Woodwinds and Brass 6th Grade Band – “Measures Of Success Book 2 $8.95 7th Grade Band – “Essential Technique 2000” $7.99 8th Grade Band – “Standard Of Excellence –Book 3 $6.95 (Most 8th grade band membersalready have this book from the previous year) Percussionists: 6th & 7th Grade – Alfred Drum Method Book 1 -$9.95 8thGrade Alfred Drum Method Book 2 - $9.95 (8th grade also uses“Foundations for Superior Performance.” SHMS owns these books and I will loanthem to the student for the year)
SmartMusic Aspart of the SHMS Band Curriculum, we incorporate “SmartMusic” which isinteractive music software that enhances the music learning experience. The “Standard Of Excellence” series aswell as many of our band music titles are correlated to “SmartMusic” “SmartMusic”is available for home use. Theyearly subscription is $36.00.
ACCESSORIES – Recommended to keep instruments in good playingcondition and support your child’s progress. I suggest using the Music and Arts Website for these purchases.Musicarts.com – For all students: HamiltonFolding Music Stand QwikTime QT-5 Metronome Flute Bach Deluxe Silver Polishing Cloth Clarinet Boxof 10 #2 ½or #3 Rico Reeds VitoReed Holder SelmerTube Cork Grease SelmerDri-Bore Swab Saxophone Boxof 10 #2 ½ or #3 Rico Alto SaxReeds Boxof 10 #2 ½ or #3 Rico Tenor SaxReeds Boxof 10 #2 ½ or #3 Rico Bari Sax Reeds Tubeof Selmer Cork Grease MicroLe Pactole Sax Swab Trumpet AlCass Fast Valve Oil GiardinelliLacquer Polishing Cloth GiardinelliBrass Mouthpiece Brush SelmerTuning Slide Grease
French horn RocheThomas Rotary Oil GiardinelliLacquer Polishing Cloth GiardinelliBrass Mouthpiece Brush SelmerTuning Slide Grease
Trombone ConnSuperslick Slide Cream ConnSuperslick Spray Bottle GiardinelliLacquer Polishing Cloth GiardinelliBrass Mouthpiece Brush SelmerTuning Slide Grease
Euphonium/Tuba AlCass Fast Valve Oil GiardinelliLacquer Polishing Cloth GiardinelliBrass Mouthpiece Brush SelmerTuning Slide Grease
Percussion VicFirth 5A Wood Tip Drum Sticks
STRATH HAVEN MIDDLE SCHOOL MUSIC DEPARTMENT CONCERT AND PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE 2012-13
September 5 – Day 1 1st Rehearsal for 7th gradeband, 7:00 am – 7:45 am September 6 – Day 2 1st Rehearsal for 6th gradeband; 7:00 am – 7:45 am OrchestraInterest Meeting – all grades 7:15 am
September 7 – Day 3 1st Rehearsal for 8th grade band; 7:00am – 7:45 am September 10 – Day 1 1st Rehearsal 8th grade chorus; 7:00am – 7:45 am September 11 – Day 2 1st Rehearsal 7th grade chorus; 7:00 –7:45 am OrchestraSeat Auditions
September 12 – Day 3 1st Rehearsal 6th gr chorus; 7:00 am –7:45 am September 13 – 1st Rehearsal 6thGr. orchestra 7:15 am – 7:45 am September 18 – 1st Rehearsal 7/8 Gr.Orchestra 7:15 am – 7:45 am
September21– Band Night October31 – 7th and 8th grade bands to NPE for Halloween Parade December11 – 7th /8th grade Winter Fine and Applied ArtsNight 7:00 pm December13 – 6th grade WinterFine and Applied Arts Night 7:00pm February13, 19, 21– DELCO County Band Rehearsals @ Paxon Hollow February20 – WSSD String Night @ SHHS 7:00 pm February 22– DELCO County Band Concert @ PaxonHollow ( 2/23 – snowdate) February28 – PMEA 5/6 Band Fest @Chichester Middle School March8– Strath Haven Middle School JazzFestival March15 – Bala Cynwyd Middle SchoolJazz Festival March19 – WSSD Jazz Night March20 – PMEA 7/8 Chorus Fest @ SHMS April4 – SHMS Recital Night April12 – Beverly Hills Middle School Jazz Festival May7 – 7th & 8th grade Spring Fine and Applied ArtsNight May9 – 7th & 8th grade Spring Fine and Applied ArtsNight May14– 6th grade Spring Fine and Applied Arts Night May17 – Music In The Parks June3 – SHMS Music Department Hidden Hollow Trip
STRATH HAVEN MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND STUDENT INFORMATION
Student Name _____________________________________ Grade_____ Address________________________________________________________________ Home Phone Number_________________________________ Parent’sName_______________________________________ Parent’s emailAddress________________________________ Parent’s Alternate PhoneNumber ____________________________________ StudentInstrument_________________________ Make, Model, Serial#____________________________________________________
Student Class Schedule HomeroomTeacher_______________________ Period Class ClassroomNumber 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Student Band Contract Iwill to the best of my ability participate in all of the SHMS Band Activitiesduring the 2011-2012 school year. This includes consistent attendance torehearsals, lessons, and performances. I will also do my best to prepare and practice music as assigned. If I have any questions or concerns, Iwill contact Mr. Pearlberg. Student Band Goals for theyear: (list a couple of personalgoals that you have for this year inband)_____________________________________________________________ StudentSignature_________________________________
STRATH HAVEN MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND
PARENT INFORMATION
During the course of the school year, there areopportunities for parental involvement in the band program. These opportunities consist ofchaperoning trips, helping with fundraisers, assisting at the concerts, and ifyou have a musical background, coming in and sharing your talent with thestudents. If you are interested in helping during the year, please check offthe list below and I will contact you during the year as these activities takeplace.
_________ Chaperoningperformances: Band Night, Winterand Spring Concerts, etc...
_________ Assistwith fundraising. (Cheesecake salein early fall; poinsettias in winter)
_________ Playa band instrument and would like to share talent with students in demonstratingthe instrument. ( Please let meknow your background on the instrument(s).
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