Band Parent Meeting

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Band Parent Meeting

• Beginning Bands

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Please sign in and Fill Out Survey

• Sign next to student name
• Please fill out survey for your child
• Survey can also be completed at home (Facebook
  page or website)
• We would like this completed by September 2nd
• Hard copies are available

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Purpose for Meeting

• Benefits of band.
• Myths about band.
• Necessary Instrument Equipment.
• Grading Academic/Conduct.
• How to obtain an instrument.

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Benefits of Band

• The greatest thing is the relationships each
  student will develop over the years.
• Talents and Confidence.
• Gives children confidence and a reason for coming
  to/staying in school
• Ability to play an instrument and learn about
  music through it.
• Dedication to work hard to do their best and the
  rewards that come with it
• Participate with other great kids.
• Learn responsibility, respect, commitment.

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Values Taught In Band

• Respect is the 1 word in this room
• I ask students to show respect with their eyes,
  words, and actions
• Respect facilities, others, and materials
• Team Work It takes everyone working together to
  make a product

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Success is an investment

• Practice at home
• Homework just like any class
• Building a skill
• Private Lessons
• Support with fundraisers and time
• Stay involved with your child
• Hear them practice!
• Be encouraging
• Have boundaries and rewards

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Parents/Siblings

• Please be cautious about your comments to them
  while they are learning. They are not
  professionals. An encouraging atmosphere is the
  best place to learn.
• Please be patient.
• Please make sure they are doing their homework
  just as any other class.

• Please encourage them.
• Please attend their concerts.
• Have them teach you or someone in the family to
  play.
• Please have them play for you regularly.
• Please check and make sure they are taking care
  of the investment.

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We would like to remind you

• Be active!
• Attend concerts and volunteer for some small
  task.
• Help your kids be prepared each day for class and
  public performances.
• Check their instruments and inspect your
  investment regularly.

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Grading

• Academic
• Class Participation10
• Having materials
• Rehearsals50
• Concerts100
• Many extra-credit opportunities

• Conduct
• Conducting Conduct System in line with school
  policy.
• Teachings on Respect, Responsibility, Excellence,
  Commitment, Caring/Sharing.

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Homework for other classes

• Please check on your childs homework in all
  classes.
• If they get behind in another class, they are
  pulled from band to go to grade recovery.
• Then they are behind in band (sometimes results
  in a bad grade in band).

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Why We are Here

• We are here to encourage.
• We are here to draw out of your child their
  hidden abilities.
• We are here to challenge the students.
• To develop the best individual and group dynamic
  possible for them.

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How to Contact the directors

• Email is the best way to contact us!
• You can also call or send a note to the secretary
  for us to call you.
• Kathleen_Kinion_at_scps.us
• 321-578-7201 (Emergencies only)

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Calendar

• Please stay organized and up-to-date.
• Google Calendar available
• Please check Skyward. We do everything to
  communicate with you, please do the same.
• Find solutions for conflicts
• Kids want to be at events
• We will always have announcements on skyward and
  facebook
• Webpage glmsband.wordpress.com
• Facebook Facebook.com/GLMSBand

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First Major Dates for Year

• First Performance
• Winter Concert December 16, 700p.m. in the LMHS
  Auditorium.
• Report Time for Students is 600pm

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Band Boosters

• Band is unique in that we depend on (and am also
  very thankful for) highly involved parents
• We participate in various activities on and off
  campus
• Always looking to improve and grow our program
• Parents pave the path for our future
• Band Board Members
• Need fresh hands to help

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Band Ziti Dinner

• Music purchases, events, transportation,
  uniforms, instrument repairs and purchases they
  all add up
• To keep providing opportunities to our students,
  the Boosters are holding its first Baked Ziti
  Dinner
• November 21, 4pm, GLMS cafeteria
• More info will come, but would like to start
  making plans now
• Please sign up if you can

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Important Forms on Website

• GLMSBand.wordpress.com
• Handbook
• Parent Survey
• Shirt Orders
• Calendar post on fridge/family calendar

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Myths about Band

• Band takes up a lot of time Wrong.
• Girls play flute, guys play drums Wrong.
• Band is an elective and you dont have to work at
  it Wrong.

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How we chose the instrument

• We want everyone on the right instrument
• Instrument chooses the player
• Two weeks of fitting
• Also based on need of band

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Necessary Equipment

• All students must have an instrument by Monday.
• Rent to own a new or used instrument.
• Purchase a used instrument.
• School Rentals are limited.
• Keep in mind Nothing is free and good things are
  worth working for. The benefits your child will
  get will far out-weigh any expenses that are
  invested.
• The opportunity to prove to you that they can
  take care of something of value is priceless.

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Necessary Equipment

• Accent on Achievement Book 1 for their particular
  instrument.

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• Folding Music Stand for at home practice

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• Combination Lock for school locker
• Keep locked at ALL TIMES!
• If lost or stolen, student must replace as soon
  as possible

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Necessary Equipment

• Name Tag on Case

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• PENCILS!
• Pencils in their case
• Pencils in their music binder
• Pencils in their locker
• Pencils in their pocket
• They cannot have too many pencils!

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Music

• Later in the year, we will be learning sheets
  music for our concerts (not from the book)
• To save the school printing costs, please visit
  our site to print your childs music
• Students will get password to gain access
• Emails will be sent as a reminder thru Skyward
  and our Email List (from survey)
• Website GLMSBand.wordpress.com

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Highly Suggested Item

• Pencil bag to place in binder/locker for
  accessories (pencils, cleaning supplies, extra
  reeds, etc).

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Flute

• Silver polishing rag
• Cleaning rod, rag, and swab

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Clarinet/Saxes

• Three (3) 2.5 (medium) reeds
• Replace reeds every two weeks (or sooner)
• Please! Its for your own good and health!
• Start with small pack of cheaper reeds. When they
  run out, it will be time for Vandoren or Mitchel
  Laurie
• Example of cheaper, low quality reed pack to
  start with (Left). Higher quality to continue
  with (Starting no later than November) (Right)

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Clarinet/Sax Continued

• Reed strength (2.5, 3, 3.5) will depend on
  playing development. Some students will be asked
  to move sooner than others. Usually by January,
  all beginners are playing on strength 3 reeds.
• Cleaning swab, reed case, cork grease (can buy as
  kit). You can buy more accessories if you wish
  (mouthpiece cleaner, thumb rest, etc)

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Brass Trumpet, French Horn, Euphonium, Trombone,
Tuba

• Cleaning rag (to polish and keep clean), valve
  oil, mouthpiece brush, slide grease, cleaning
  snake. Trombones also need trombone slide cream.

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Trumpet/French Horn Mouthpiece

• Trumpet Bach 5c Mouthpiece
• French Horn Bach 18 Mouthpiece

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Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba Mouthpiece

• Trombone/Euphonium Bach 6 ½ AL Mouthpiece (Small
  Shank)
• Tuba 18 or 18AM Mouthpiece Bach or Helleberg

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Percussion

• Suggested Stick Bag Students will add to this
  bag the longer they play.
• Alfreds Drum Method book 1 and AOA Book 1,
  Combined Percussion.
• Pair of 5b drum sticks wood or plastic tips.
• Snare and Bell Kit.

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Cleaning

• Make it a routine to clean instruments regularly
  to avoid damage to instrument and sickness.
• Instruments need regular maintenance like cars
  need. Cheaper in the long run!
• Local music teachers, stores, and YouTube are
  good resources to learn detailed proper cleaning.

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Purchasing an instrument

• Best way is rent-to own.
• Little money invested at once.
• Insurance policy is automatic.
• Quality instruments in working condition.

• Used instruments
• Please have them checked out by store.
• Make sure they are in good working condition.
• Ask value of instrument vs. repairs and asking
  price.

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Music Stores

• Allegro
• Casselberry
• Music and Arts
• Sanford
• Music Shack
• Casselberry
• Tuned-Up Music
• Sanford

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Renting From The School

• Instruments are limited and do NOT come with an
  insurance policy
• 125 for year and must fill out paperwork
• See Ms. Kinion at end of meeting to get on list
• Tuba players Will rent from the school, but must
  buy their own mouthpiece

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• Dont forget to fill out survey and like us on
  Facebook!

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Please have instruments and materials by
Monday!Students may bring lock in tomorrow to
sign up for a locker.
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Thank you!

• We appreciate all you do for your children!
• Together, lets make their experience enjoyable
  and successful!