Jackson Advanced Band Mr Rios Director Mrs Whitty
Jackson Advanced Band Mr. Rios – Director Mrs. Whitty – Assistant Director
Communication 1. Please make sure we have a working email address for you. We send out emails with important information regularly. 2. Please update as much information on Charms (see handout). 3. Director Email A. B. Mr. Rios – erios@neisd. net Mrs. Whitty – mwhitt@neisd. net 4. Band Hall Phone : 210 -356 -4421 5. Band website: http: //jacksonband. weebly. com/
Remind 101 Text Messages Enter this Number in the “To” box – 81010 Enter this in the “Message” box - @cc 2392 Follow the instructions
Director Daily Schedule Mr. Rios 7: 00 -8: 00 AM – Honors Sectionals 1 st – Beginning Low Brass 2 nd – Beginning Trumpet 3 rd – Honors Band 4 th – Concert Band 5 th – Conference 11: 40 -12: 30 pm 6 th – Assist Mrs. Whitty 7 th – Beginner Horn 8 th – Beginner Trombone Mrs. Whitty 7: 00 -8: 00 AM – Honors Sectionals 1 st – Beginning Percussion 2 nd – Beginning Clarinet 3 rd – Assist Mr. Rios 4 th – Conference 10: 48 -11: 37 5 th – Beginner Oboe/Bassoon 6 th – Symphonic Band 7 th – Beginner Saxophone 8 th – Beginner Flute
Grading 5 P’s 1. Participation 1. Play everyday 2. Preparation 1. Bringing all supplies daily Preparation Performance 3. ***Practice*** 5 P’s 1. Practice Cards 4. Playing Assessments 1. Weekly Playing Tests 5. ***Performance*** 1. Attending Concerts Playing Assessments Practice
Sectionals Masterclass/Sectionals is our chance to work with students by their instrument, in a small group setting, and continue to give instrument specific information, as well as work on growing as a musician. 1. 2. 3. Begins at 7: 00 AM Can not be made up!!! Morning Athletics MUST go to practice at 6: 15 AM. Coaches know that students are to leave at 6: 55 to be ready by 7: 00. 4. Playing Assessments will be assigned in sectionals, and tests will be administered on sectional days in class. ONLY STUDENTS ABSENT FROM SCHOOL WILL BE EXCUSED FROM SECTIONALS.
Band Fees For ALL Students 1. Supply Fee – $13. 00 – Due September 29 th a) b) c) d) Black Binder Pencil/Supply Pouch Dividers Band Method Book Next Year, 8 th grade students will be exempt from band fee UNLESS their binder is lost or damaged.
Instrument Maintenance Fee For Students Using an NEISD instrument 1. District Required - $30. 00 – Due October 2 nd a) Only covers normal wear and tear repairs b) Contract Signed by parent and student required c) Student/Parent will be responsible for all damages.
Formal Uniform For ALL Students who DO NOT have a uniform • Al’s Formal Wear will come to Jackson during your child’s band class on Tuesday September 19 th. • Uniform Cost - $67. 00 • • Tuxedo Shirt Tuxedo Pants Black Bow Tie Hemming You will be paying Al’s DIRECTLY. Students can pay with cash (exact amount). NO CHECKS Parents can call ahead and pay via phone or in store and pay with debit/credit card. Uniforms will be delivered 1 week before the October 16 th concert.
Our Philosophy We believe that through music, students can develop life long skills that will help them in all their core classes, as well as outside extra curricular activities. We promise to: 1. Treat your child like our own. 2. Love them (w/Tough Love) 3. Hold the highest expectations in and out of the band hall.
Thank you • Please take a calendar handout!!!!!! • Make sure all handbook forms are turned in. • Feel free to contact us with any questions.
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