Beginner Band Parent Meeting September 10 th at

Beginner Band Parent Meeting September 10 th at 6: 00 pm Navo Middle School Panther Band

Please make sure you’ve picked up: �Copy of the 2014 -2015 Calendar �Private Lesson Form �Due to copy machine issues, we will email a PDF version of the power point to you after this meeting.

NMS Band Class Schedule MRS. ANDERSON � � � � 1 st – Flute 2 nd – Symphonic Band 3 rd – Clarinet Lunch 4 th – Saxophone 5 th – Oboe/Bassoon 6 th – Assist with Concert Band 7 th – Conference MR. HUDSON � � � � 1 st – Percussion 2 nd – Assist with Symphonic Band 3 rd – Trumpet Lunch 4 th – Trombone 5 th – Euphonium/Tuba 6 th – Concert Band 7 th – Conference

How to contact us and stay informed about the NMS band… � Email – Mrs. Anderson - eanderson@dentonisd. org or Mr. Hudson - phudson@dentonisd. org � Phone – Mrs. Anderson – 972 -347 -7581 Mr. Hudson – 972 -347 -7582 � Website – www. dentonisd. org/navoband � Facebook – www. facebook. com/navomsband

CHARMS How to access parent information for the Navo Band � � � Log on to www. charmsoffice. com Click on the Enter/Login on the upper right hand side of the screen Choose Parents/Students/Member and enter the following login: navomsband � This will bring up the main parent page. This will allow you to look at your child’s contact information and band account. � The password for your child’s account is their student ID (unless you have changed this in the past). We recommend keeping the ID as their password since this will be their ID until they graduate and CHARMS will be used through HS. � Please go into your child’s account when you get a chance and make sure your contact info is up-to-date. We will use this to send emails out to you about important information and upcoming events.

Beginner Band Grading Policy Major Summative (70%) ▪ Concerts ▪ Performance End of Unit tests ▪ Written End of Unit tests ▪ Objective Sheets Minor Summative (30%) ▪ All Classroom assessment criteria, including but not limited to: ▪ Pretests ▪ Music Theory ▪ Fundamentals ▪ Weekly Playing Quizzes ▪ Technique Exercises (non memory) ▪ Scale (non memory) ▪ Sectional/Rehearsal Performance

Band Fees Band Fee $50 (all students) ▪ This fee covers: ▪ ▪ ▪ Band T-Shirt Band Method Book for Class Contest and Festival entry fees Food while away at contest Music and other items for the band to use throughout the year School Owned Instrument Fees (required by DISD) ▪ Percussion is $50 per year ▪ All other school instruments are $100 per year (Oboe, Bassoon, Bass Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, French Horn, Euphonium, Tuba)

Fundraising � Catalog Sale in October (more details coming soon) �Practice-A-Thon Pledge Week – January 12 Practice Week – January 19 Collection Week – January 26 ▪ All money due by February 3 rd -All students are encouraged to collect at least $50 in pledges/donations. -Prizes and rewards will be given out to top earners and to earners who meet the $50 goal. We will also reward those who turn in their money on time!

Private Lessons � Private Lessons at Navo MS: Teachers are professionals on their instruments and approved by the NMS band directors and DISD Fine Arts. One lesson per week $18 per lesson for 22 minutes (during class); $20 for 30 minutes Before or After School times as well as during your child’s band class Payment and Scheduling of Lessons are between you and the private lesson teacher. � Private lessons are not mandatory but are STRONGLY encouraged. � 7 reasons you should consider private lessons for your child… One-on-one attention Greater accountability Instruction based on learning styles Pursue individual interests Provides a sense of identity Not hampered by group ability Opportunity to perfect individual skills

Important Dates for Beginner Band Dates: �October 6, 2014 – Beginner Rehearsal �October 7, 2014 – Fall Concert �December 12 and 15, 2014 – Beginner Rehearsals �December 16, 2014 – Winter Concert �April 23 and 24, 2015– Beginner Rehearsals �April 27, 2015 – Sandy Lake Fun Fest Competition �May 9, 2015 – Solo/Ensemble Competition �May 12, 2015 – Spring Concert

Uniform Information CASUAL UNIFORM DRESS UNIFORM � Band T-Shirt � Blue Jeans (no � Sunday Best shorts/capris) � Tennis Shoes Used for the Fall Concert and Sandy Lake Fun Fest Competition Used for the Winter Concert, Solo/Ensemble Contest, and the Spring Concert.

Before you leave… �Reminder to visit Private Teachers before you leave and either leave the private lesson form with the teacher or with Mr. Hudson or myself. �You may also pay any band fees this evening before you leave. �Thank you for being here tonight!!!

Concert and Symphonic Band Parent Meeting September 10 th at 7: 30 pm Navo Middle School Panther Band

Please make sure you pick up… �Copy of the 2014 -2015 Calendar �Private Lesson Form �Due to copy machine issues, we will email a PDF version of the power point to you after this meeting.

NMS Band Class Schedule MRS. ANDERSON � � � � 1 st – Flute 2 nd – Symphonic Band 3 rd – Clarinet Lunch 4 th – Saxophone 5 th – Oboe/Bassoon 6 th – Assist with Concert Band 7 th – Conference MR. HUDSON � � � � 1 st – Percussion 2 nd – Assist with Symphonic Band 3 rd – Trumpet Lunch 4 th – Trombone 5 th – Euphonium/Tuba 6 th – Concert Band 7 th – Conference

How to contact us and stay informed about the NMS band… � Email – Mrs. Anderson - eanderson@dentonisd. org or Mr. Hudson - phudson@dentonisd. org � Phone – Mrs. Anderson – 972 -347 -7581 Mr. Hudson – 972 -347 -7582 � Website – www. dentonisd. org/navoband � Facebook – www. facebook. com/navomsband

CHARMS How to access parent information for the Navo Band � � � Log on to www. charmsoffice. com Click on the Enter/Login on the upper right hand side of the screen Choose Parents/Students/Member and enter the following login: navomsband � This will bring up the main parent page. This will allow you to look at your child’s contact information and band account. � The password for your child’s account is their student ID (unless you have changed this in the past). We recommend keeping the ID as their password since this will be their ID until they graduate and CHARMS will be used through HS. � Please go into your child’s account when you get a chance and make sure your contact info is up-to-date. We will use this to send emails out to you about important information and upcoming events.

Concert and Symphonic Band Grading Policy Major Summative (70%) ▪ Concerts ▪ Performance End of Unit tests ▪ Written End of Unit tests ▪ Objective Sheets Minor Summative (30%) ▪ All Classroom assessment criteria, including but not limited to: ▪ Pretests ▪ Music Theory ▪ Fundamentals ▪ Weekly Playing Quizzes ▪ Technique Exercises (non memory) ▪ Scale (non memory) ▪ Sectional/Rehearsal Performance

Sectional Schedule starts 9/15 MORNING – 7: 15 -8: 15 � � AFTERNOON – 3: 30 -4: 30 Monday � Tuesday � Wednesday � Open Morning - Anderson Trombone/Euphonium - Hudson Percussion – Anderson/Hudson � � � Open Morning- Anderson Open Morning- Hudson Thursday � Oboe – Anderson French Horn - Hudson Friday - Open Morning – Anderson Open Morning - Hudson � Monday Saxophone - Anderson Open Afterno 0 n - Hudson Tuesday Flute – Anderson Open Afternoon - Hudson Wednesday Bass Clarinet– Anderson Trumpet – Hudson Thursday Clarinet - Anderson Tuba - Hudson Friday Bassoon - Anderson Open Afternoon - Hudson

Band Fees Band Fee $50 (all students) ▪ This fee covers: ▪ Band T-Shirt, Method books and music for band, entries for All. District, All-Region, master classes, clinicians, solo/ensemble contest entry fee, social events, Contest/Festival entry fees, food while away at contest. School Owned Instrument Fees (required by DISD) ▪ Percussion is $50 per year ▪ All other school instruments are $100 per year (Oboe, Bassoon, Bass Clarinet, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, French Horn, Euphonium, Tuba)

Fundraising � Catalog Sale in October (more details coming soon) �Practice-A-Thon Pledge Week – January 12 Practice Week – January 19 Collection Week – January 26 ▪ All money due by February 3 rd -All students are encouraged to collect at least $50 in pledges/donations. -Prizes and rewards will be given out to top earners and to earners who meet the $50 goal. We will also reward those who turn in their money on time!

Private Lessons � Private Lessons at Navo MS: Teachers are professionals on their instruments and approved by the NMS band directors and DISD Fine Arts. One lesson per week $18 per lesson for 22 minutes (during class); $20 for 30 minutes Before or After School times as well as during your child’s band class Payment and Scheduling of Lessons are between you and the private lesson teacher. � Private lessons are not mandatory but are STRONGLY encouraged. � 7 reasons you should consider private lessons for your child… One-on-one attention Greater accountability Instruction based on learning styles Pursue individual interests Provides a sense of identity Not hampered by group ability Opportunity to perfect individual skills

Important Dates for Concert and Symphonic Band � � � � � October 3 – Ryan HS 8 th Grade Night October 7 – Fall Concert, Navo Gymnasium October 18 – All-District Auditions (Symphonic Band required, Concert Band optional) October 21 – 8 th Grade Football Game Performance (Concert/Symphonic Band) October 24 – Denton HS 8 th Grade Night October 27 – Sounds of the Stadium, Apogee Stadium (Concert/Symphonic Band) November 8 – All-Region Auditions (All District Members required, all others optional) December 6 – All District Clinic and Concert, Strickland MS (All District Members) December 13 – All Region Clinic and Concert, (All Region Members) December 16 – Winter Concert February 10 – Pre-UIL (Concert/Symphonic) March 11 – UIL (Concert/Symphonic) May 9 – Solo/Ensemble Contest at Navo MS May 12 – Spring Concert May 14 – Start of EOY 8 th grade exams/auditions for next years 7 th and 8 th graders May 21 – Cluster Percussion Concert at Ryan HS (Percussion Students) June 1 – Band Audition Results posted for 2015 -2016 school year.

Uniform Information CASUAL UNIFORM DRESS UNIFORM � Band T-Shirt � Blue Jeans (no � shorts/capris) � Tennis Shoes Used for football games, pep rallies, casual festivals/contests, and our fall concert. � � Classic “Concert Black” – This means students will provide and wear all black dress clothing (a solid black shirt with no embellishments). See below for more specific info for boys and girls. Girls – All Black: Blouse (no sleeveless shirts), Dress Pants or Long Skirt (must cover knees when seated), Black Socks or Black Panty Hose, and Low. Heel Solid Black Dress Shoe. Boys – All Black: Collared long sleeve black button down dress shirt, Dress Pants, Black Belt, Black Dress Socks (must cover ankles), and solid Black Dress Shoes

Uniform Information Cont. DRESS UNIFORM CONTINUED � We will wear Classic “Concert Black” attire for our Winter Concert, Pre. UIL, and Spring Concert.

Before you leave… �Reminder to visit Private Teachers before you leave and either leave the private lesson form with the teacher or with Mr. Hudson or myself. �You may also pay any band fees this evening before you leave. �Thank you for being here tonight!!!