Kino JH Concert Band TODD LIVINGSTON DIRECTOR About
Kino JH Concert Band TODD LIVINGSTON, DIRECTOR
About me: Kino Junior High, Edison Elementary 9 th year teaching, 6 th with Mesa Public Schools Graduate of Mountain View HS, Arizona State University Other activities include: Mountain View HS Marching Band – woodwind instructor (year 4) Arizona Wind Symphony – bass/contrabass clarinet (year 5) Academy Drum and Bugle Corps – tour administrator (year 7) Arizona Band Orchestra Directors Association – Member of the Board of Directors and other random things Arizona State University – teacher training
Concert Band at Kino Junior High …by the numbers MU 19/20 Hybrid class – 7 th and 8 th graders Find the curriculum at http: //www. mpsaz. org/arts/music/band-program-andcurriculum 37 students – 1 st period 8 performances per year outside of school hours (dates in handbook) 3 flutes, 10 clarinets, 3 saxophones, 5 trumpets, 6 horns, 3 trombones, 2 euphoniums, 2 tubas, 3 percussionists
Skills and Grading 1 st quarter: “individual skills” scales, tone, rhythm, unification of counting styles “How are we supposed to sound in junior high? ” 2 nd quarter: “whole ensemble” balance, blend, intonation, more scales, literature, cross-curricular connections (music history, acoustics, cultural relevance) Grading: Daily participation and in-class assignments – 40% Playing assessments/evaluations – 25% Concerts – 35% Make-up work and re-testing are an essential part of a “growth mindset” and constant improvement.
Concert Dates also in handbook/online at www. mpsaz. org/arts/music/staff/jtlivingston *Friday, September 1 st – Football Game with Mesa HS Band *Friday, September 15 th – Football Game with Westwood HS Band *(Students must choose ONE to attend, can do both for extra credit) Thursday, October 26 th 7: 00 PM – KJHS Fall Band Concert Tuesday, December 12 th 7: 00 PM – KJHS Winter Band Concert *Thursday, January 18 th 5: 00 PM to 8: 30 PM – Feeder System Concert at Westwood HS *Tuesday, January 23 rd 5: 00 PM to 8: 30 PM – Feeder System Concert at Mesa HS *(Students must choose ONE to attend, can do both for extra credit) Thursday, February 8 th 4: 30 PM to 5: 30 PM – Show Off Kino (1 st Hour Concert Band ONLY) Thursday, March 8 th – KJHS Spring Band Concert Thursday, March 29 th – ABODA Concert Festival – Northern Arizona (KJHS Concert Band w/KJHS Concert Orchestra – we will need chaperones!) Tuesday, May 15 th 7: 00 PM – KJHS Final Band Concert
Extra opportunities (extra credit points available) Saturday, February 10 th – MPS Honor Band Auditions Location and times TBA (must register by January 19 th) Saturday, February 24 th – AZMEA Solo/Ensemble Festival Highland Lakes Elementary, Glendale, AZ (must register by January 12 th) Saturday, March 17 th – AZMEA All-State Band Festival Shadow Mountain High School, Phoenix, AZ (must register/audition by January 12 th) Monday, April 2 nd – MPS Honor Band Performance Mesa Arts Center - Ikeda Theater, 7: 00 PM
Contact me with any questions! E-mail is best: JTLivingston@mpsaz. org
Kino JH Prep Band TODD LIVINGSTON, DIRECTOR
About me: Kino Junior High, Edison Elementary 9 th year teaching, 6 th with Mesa Public Schools Graduate of Mountain View HS, Arizona State University Other activities include: Mountain View HS Marching Band – woodwind instructor (year 4) Arizona Wind Symphony – bass/contrabass clarinet (year 5) Academy Drum and Bugle Corps – tour administrator (year 7) Arizona Band Orchestra Directors Association – Member of the Board of Directors and other random things Arizona State University – teacher training
Prep Band at Kino Junior High …by the numbers MU 18 – 7 th and 8 th graders Find the curriculum at http: //www. mpsaz. org/arts/music/band-program-andcurriculum 31 students – 2 nd period 6 performances per year outside of school hours (dates in handbook) 5 flutes, 5 clarinets, 2 saxes, 8 trumpets, 3 trombones, 2 euphonium, 2 tubas, 4 percussionists
Skills and Grading 1 st quarter: “individual skills” scales, tone, rhythm, unification of counting styles “How are we supposed to sound in junior high? ” 2 nd quarter: “whole ensemble” balance, blend, intonation, more scales, literature, cross-curricular connections (music history, acoustics, cultural relevance) Grading: Daily participation and in-class assignments – 40% Playing assessments/evaluations – 25% Concerts – 35% Make-up work and re-testing are an essential part of a “growth mindset” and constant improvement.
Concert Dates also in handbook/online at www. mpsaz. org/arts/music/staff/jtlivingston *Friday, September 1 st – Football Game with Mesa HS Band *Friday, September 15 th – Football Game with Westwood HS Band *(Students must choose ONE to attend, can do both for extra credit) Thursday, October 26 th 7: 00 PM – KJHS Fall Band Concert Tuesday, December 12 th 7: 00 PM – KJHS Winter Band Concert *Thursday, January 18 th 5: 00 PM to 8: 30 PM – Feeder System Concert at Westwood HS *Tuesday, January 23 rd 5: 00 PM to 8: 30 PM – Feeder System Concert at Mesa HS *(Students must choose ONE to attend, can do both for extra credit) Thursday, February 8 th 4: 30 PM to 5: 30 PM – Show Off Kino Thursday, March 8 th – KJHS Spring Band Concert Tuesday, May 15 th 7: 00 PM – KJHS Final Band Concert
Extra opportunities (extra credit points available) Saturday, February 10 th – MPS Honor Band Auditions Location and times TBA (must register by January 19 th) Saturday, February 24 th – AZMEA Solo/Ensemble Festival Highland Lakes Elementary, Glendale, AZ (must register by January 12 th) Saturday, March 17 th – AZMEA All-State Band Festival Shadow Mountain High School, Phoenix, AZ (must register/audition by January 12 th) Monday, April 2 nd – MPS Honor Band Performance Mesa Arts Center - Ikeda Theater, 7: 00 PM
Contact me with any questions! E-mail is best: JTLivingston@mpsaz. org
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