2019 2020 WELCOME TO 5 th GRADE BAND

+ 2019 -2020 WELCOME TO 5 th GRADE BAND at BRINCKERHOFF, FISHKILL ELEMENTARY, & GAYHEAD Mr. Bob Brainerd

+ What Instruments Make Up the Band? The Woodwind Family: Flute Clarinet Oboe Alto Sax

+ What Instruments Make Up the Band? The Brass Family: French Horn Trumpet Baritone Trombone Euphonium

+ What Instruments Make Up the Band? The Percussion Family: Bass Drum Bell Kit & Practice Pad Snare Drum The “Kitchen Sink!” Cymbals: Crash & Suspended

+ What you need to know v Everything v That’s v I talk about tonight is in “The Parent’s Guide”! it – Goodnight!! Sorry, not so fast - - How do we “do” Beginning 5 th Gr. Band: v(1) – 40 minute full Band rehearsal every 6 -Day cycle (only once!) v(1) – 30 minute group lesson every 6 -Day cycle These lesson times rotate over many time slots during the day. v. Your Ø 1 st test: Q: How many times will your child see me with their instrument in any given 6 -Day cycle?

+ Sample Lesson Schedule

+ v What does my child need? An instrument (with damage insurance!) – DO NOT BUY! A Lesson Book – (Be sure to add it to your Rental order!) v A Folder for music and papers v A pencil Getting an stand Instrument. . v Music – an. optional purchase (but really needed) v The Rental companies are here tonight: v they provide the instrument, a folder, required Lesson Bk. ( < $10), and an optional (but recommended!) folding music stand (about $15) Ø you provide the pencil Ø v From a family member or friend? v Buried in the closet or hiding in Grandma’s attic? v DO NOT BUY – especially from online!

+ Is the Lesson Book on your order? Be sure the correct Lesson Bk. is included with your Rental order: “Standard of Excellence – Bk. 1” There are 2 versions – both contain the exact same content. ↵ Purple stripe Must order with instrument! Standard – No CD’s Enhanced – w/CD’s

+ Other supplies your child will need that are specific to their Instrument (Refer to the “Gold” sheet) Flutes: Nothing extra unless you’re interested in the Bo-Pep: “Finger Saddle” (Google it!) Oboes: Add to your rental order at least 2 extra reeds. Request “Fox” or “Lesher” Reeds if possible – ask for “Medium”. Clarinets & Saxes: REQUIRED – ADD to RENTAL Add to your rental order a box (10) of “Rico Royal” reeds – #2 ½. Should last 8 -12 weeks – depending All Brass: A bottle of Valve Oil and some slide grease should be included. Percussion: Nothing more to add – everything is in the kit.

+ Practice Time v 20 Minutes a day in the Fall – Approx. 100 -120 min. between lessons. This amount of time will increase as we progress and as the level of learning increases. v Your child will be using a Practice Record Chart to keep track of his/her regular home practice sessions. This is to be signed by a parent prior to each lesson. What you should expect early on: v All sorts of strange sounds! v Many mistakes v Yet, gradual improvement – if you listen! v A frustrated young musician v Uncomfortable with the new instrument v Possibly some impatience on your part

+ Sample Practice Chart

+ Your role as their Parent What to do: v. Provide a good, quiet place to practice. v. Help them establish a consistent, daily practice routine. v. When you hear progress, tell them! Show them interest. v. If they like to practice privately, ask to hear something. v. Be their greatest cheerleader/encourager. v. Be the keeper of the Calendar – What cycle day is it? (The current cycle day is on the My website) v. Keep the instrument in good working order. What NOT to do: v. Don’t expect a lot of progress in the beginning! Appreciate the “baby steps”. v. Don’t make fun of mistakes or less than “quality sound” – especially to others. v. Don’t apologize to others for a seemingly weak playing ability. v. Don’t threaten or use Practice time as a punishment.

+ Our Performance schedule v Early to mid January – Our Informance Night Details will develop in the early/mid Fall. v Early March – Our Pyramid Concert Date: TBA (usually @ JJHS) v Mid to late May – Our Spring Concert Date: TBA (usually @ JJHS) v All Performances are required – they are not optional. They’re part of the Curriculum and must be made priority. v We are a Performance based class – as such, we do Concerts! v Concerns or potential conflicts with Concert attendance need to be addressed ASAP. Attendance is required. v The day of the Concert (or worse, the day after) is too late.

+ Communications v. I am in 3 bldgs. (BR, FES, GH) next year - Email is best. v Two choices: > Leave a message @ my Voice. Mail box: ext. 50561 > Better option - email me: Robert. Brainerd@wcsdny. org v. I will be maintaining my Teacher webpage. > Accessible from “Staff” link on Homepage of your school > Access to all Lesson schedules, Concert info. , online resources, and Interactive Music links v. I will use the School. Tools email system to keep you updated. Is your contact info up-to-date? ? ? v Now is a good time to be sure your email address is up to date in School. Tools / Parent Portal – contact your schools MO.

+ v Your next steps. . . Be sure to initial the attendance sheet before you leave. > Check your email address and correct or add if necessary. v Stop by each of the Rental companies’ tables and have a look around. They are here for you. Talk with them! v Get a copy of each of their Rental Contract packets. > Barcone’s Music > John Keal Music (aka: D & M Music) > Paul Effman Music > Music & Arts v Review the Rental options and decide as soon as possible! > Get your Contract filled out and faxed or mailed ASAP. > Don’t leave it ‘til Sept. - Order now so it’s there & ready.

+ Questions?