MJH Band Handbook 2015-2016 - alvinisd.net

Handbook 2015-2016

Contents:

• Calendar • General Information • Student Expectations • Grading Policy • Band Supplies Order Form • Band Parent/Volunteer Info • Travel Consent/Medical

Release Form • Private Lessons Info

• Private Lesson Application • Forms

- Medical Release Form* - Private Lesson Form - Alvin ISD Extracurricular

Code of Conduct* - Handbook Signature Page*

*required form to be turned in

General Information

About Band

The Manvel Warrior Band continues its tradition on a new campus this year. Students begin their experience in the band program in like-instrument classes the first year in order to maximize individualized instruction. After the first year, students audition for placement in either the Symphonic Band or Concert Band in order to continue their musical growth. Band is a performance-based class; therefore, all performances/concerts are an integral part of our curriculum. Members of the Manvel Warrior Band are held to the highest standards academically and musically; they should be model citizens of Manvel Junior High.

Practicing and Commitment

Playing a musical instrument requires outside practice time. Students who do not practice on a regular basis will not reach their full potential. By participating in band you are making a commitment to the other members of your class, to your teachers, to your parents, and to yourself. Every member of the band is important. It takes an incredible amount of individual and group effort to create a successful performance and program.

Contact Information Mrs. Jane Maloy [email protected] Head Band Director Beginning Flute, Clarinet, French Horn, Trombone Symphonic Band

Mr. Austin Brake [email protected] Assistant Band Director Beginning Double Reeds, Saxophone, Tubas, Euphoniums, Trumpet Concert Band

Mr. Peter Repp [email protected] Percussion Director Beginning Percussion 7th/8th Grade Percussion

Band Hall Phone (281) 245-3718 Band Website www.alvinisd.net/domain/4057 Twitter @mjhwarriorband Instagram manvelwarriorband Facebook Manvel Warrior Band REMIND texting specific groups listed on website

Grading Policy

Daily Grade - 60% • Class participation: Students bring all required supplies* to class everyday, must

be participating fully in the lesson Major Grades - 40%

• Sectional Attendance (Symphonic/Concert) • These may include playing tests, recorded assignments, and practice logs • Concerts and Performances*

Sectionals

What are sectionals? Sectionals are a time for like-instruments to rehearse together for the good of the band. During sectionals, students will receive a grade for attendance, have opportunities to pass off objectives, and participate in chair tests.

Band is a co-curricular subject; sectionals are a part of the curriculum and are required for all students in both symphonic and concert band.

Sectional times will be set in advance for each band and may change throughout the year depending on school activities. We will try to avoid conflicts with other before and after school activities. Some conflicts may be unavoidable, and we will address these on an individual basis.

Required Materials/Fees

• School-owned instruments are required to pay a yearly maintenance fee to off-set the cost of normal wear and tear to their instrument. It is $60.00 a year or $30.00 a semester.

Beginner Band • Black 3-ring view binder

• 20 sheet protectors • Approved instrument • Metronome/Tuner (Smartphone apps

acceptable) • Band Shirt (concert uniform) • Recommended accessories (full list is

posted on band website)

Concert and Symphonic Band • Black 3-ring view binder

• 20 sheet protectors • Approved instrument • Metronome/Tuner (Smartphone apps

acceptable) • Band Shirt (concert uniform) • Formal Concert Uniform

• Tuxedo Shirt (We order these during the year)

• Black Dress Pants • Close-toed Black Shoes • Black Socks

• Recommended accessories (full list is posted on band website)

Band Supplies–Order Form *Please make checks out to “Manvel Junior High.” A separate check must be used for each category of items (i.e. Required Items on one check and Instrument Supplies on another). *Please include this form and payment in the attached envelope.

Required Items Tuxedo Shirt (must be purchased by Dec. 1)–$20 Band Shirt (under armor material)–$20

• Size________________ (S-XXL) School-owned Instrument Rental Fee (required for Oboe, Bassoon, French Horn, Euphonium, Tuba)–$60 *can be divided into multiple payments*

Optional Items A variety of Manvel Warrior Band Spirit-wear is available for anyone to purchase at www.fancloth.com. We do not collect money for these items as they are purchased through the website. Again, these items are optional. Instrument Supplies

Flute Swab–$8 Oboe Swab–$8 Clarinet Swab–$12 Bass Clarinet Swab–$14 Alto Sax Swab–$13 Tenor Sax Swab–$14 Bari Sax Swab–$16 ProTech Neck Strap–$15 1 Box Vandoren Clarinet Reeds (10 reeds)–$24 1 Box Vandoren Bass Clarinet Reeds (5 reeds)–$24 1 Box Vandoren Alto Sax Reeds (10 reeds)–$30 1 Box Vandoren Tenor Sax Reeds (5 reeds)–$24 1 Box Vandoren Bari Sax Reeds (5 reeds)–$30 Blue Juice Valve Oil–$5 Schilke Slide Grease–$5 Trombotine–$6 Trumpet Mouthpiece–$52 Horn Mouthpiece–$30 Trombone Mouthpiece–$67 Trombone/Euphonium Large Shank Mouthpiece–$69 Tuba Mouthpiece–$73 Beginning Band Book–$11, Instrument:____________________________ Fresh Approach to Beginning Snare Drum–$17 Fresh Approach to Beginning Mallets–$15

Other Expenses Throughout the Year Other expenses will come up throughout the year and cost will vary depending on fundraising. Some other expenses will be: • 8th Grade optional trip to US Bands Competition • End-of-year trip to Schlitterbahn Galveston • Accompanist Fee (for Solo/Ensemble Contest) • Food before/after an event

*You only need these items if you have run out of or lost something. Beginning band students: If you ordered all of your accessories with your instrument, you should not need any of these items.

Student Expectations Participation

In Class • Bring all materials to class. • Be willing to work hard. • Realize that you are part of a team.

In Performances • Be a respectful audience member. • Be an active listener. • Be there with the right stuff at the right time! *Director reserves the right to keep student from participating if he or she is late or not wearing the appropriate uniform for that performance.

Consequences

1. Verbal warning 2. Call home 3. Loss of privileges

• (rewards, chair placement, trip attendance) 4. Detention 5. Office Referral

Symphonic Band Expectations:

• Weekly sectional attendance • Region Band audition participation • Solo and Ensemble participation • Be an exceptional leader for all band students to look up to • 100% performance attendance

• (including football games, pep rallies, concerts and contests)

Concert Band Expectations:

• Weekly sectional attendance • Solo and Ensemble participation • 100% performance attendance

• (including football games, pep rallies, concerts and contests)

Respect Yourself

• You will make mistakes but persevere. • Practice to fulfill your potential.

Others • We are all in this together. • Be courteous of your peers by doing your part. • Treat others the way you want to be treated.

Space/Equipment • MJH is a brand new building. Let’s do

everything we can to keep it looking as new as possible.

• Only handle instruments/equipment that you are authorized to use. (For example, only percussionists are authorized to move/touch/play percussion instruments.)

Band Parent/Volunteer Information The Manvel Warrior Band parent organization works along side the MHS band boosters to ensure the success of our students through supervising, volunteering and fundraising. You do not have to be an official member/“booster” to volunteer for an event, we want everyone’s help and input.

Volunteer Background Check All parents wishing to chaperone a Manvel Warrior Band event must have completed the AISD online volunteer background check. Follow this link to the online form: http://intranet.alvinisd.net/volunteers/ When volunteering for an event: • sign into charmsoffice.com like normal • under the “volunteer” button you may choose an event to sign-up for • make sure you enter your e-mail address so you can get an reminder e-mail

Signing into charmsoffice.com

1. go to “charmsoffice.com” and enter/login as a “student”

2. our school code is “manvelwarriorband” and the student area password is their 6 digit ID number

4. Find the “update info” button and then fill out any missing information

3. make sure it’s the correct name in the corner

Manvel “Warrior Band” Travel Consent and Medical Release Form

STUDENT NAME:___________________________DATE OF BIRTH:__/__/__

PARENT/GUARDIAN NAME (S):_____________________________________

PHONE NUMBERS

DOCTOR (NAME AND PHONE NUMBER): ___________________________________

SPECIAL MEDICATION: ________________________________________________

FOR A CONDITION OF:_________________________________________________

ALLERGY TO ANY MEDICATION? _________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

MEDICAL HISTORY WHICH MIGHT BE PERTINENT: ___________________________

HEALTH AND ACCIDENT INSURANCE

COMPANY:_________________________

ID#:__________________________ GROUP #:__________________________

In the event our son/daughter is injured or becomes ill while attending a band event, we give permission for treatment in a hospital emergency room by a licensed medical physical. We assume responsibility for any expenses incurred.

Every effort will be made to prevent accidents, but in the event a child might be involves in one, I understand that Alvin ISD or Manvel JH cannot be held responsible.

PARENT/GUARDIAN SIGNATURE:__________________________________

DATE:_____/______/______

Student Cell

Parent/Guardian Cell

Parent/Guardian Work

Parent/Guardian Cell

Parent/Guardian Work

Home Phone

Emergency Contact (non-parent):___________

Private Lessons What is a private lesson? A private lesson is an opportunity for your student to work one-on-one with a highly-qualified and experienced performer and teacher who specializes in their particular instrument.

Who teaches private lessons? The private lesson staff at Manvel JH is made up of university-level performers or higher. Our teachers range from degreed teachers and performers to undergraduate performance and education majors (generally from Rice University and the University of Houston). All lesson staff has been interviewed to ensure appropriate teaching techniques and concepts. All Alvin ISD private lesson teachers have applied with and been approved by Alvin ISD. They have all been subjected to fingerprinting and an FBI criminal background check.

Who needs private lessons? We strongly recommend that all students wanting to improve on their instrument take private lessons. Students playing school-owned instruments are highly encouraged to participate in lessons. Because of difficulty of those instruments, lessons are a requirement for students playing oboe and bassoon. Private lessons are not tutorials. If you can afford private lessons you should take them. Nothing will improve your playing faster than private lessons.

Where and when are the lessons taught? All of our lessons are taught at Manvel JH and HS. Alvin ISD allows us to have lessons taught during the school day, so a lot of our students have their lesson during band class. We also have lesson teachers who teach before or after school. Your lesson time would be determined by your personal schedule and that of the lesson teacher.

How often are the lessons, and how much do they cost? Private lessons are usually 30 minutes long, once a week. Because the private lesson teachers are not employees of Alvin ISD, the lesson cost may vary between teachers and instruments. Generally, the cost is around $20 per 30 minute lesson.

If I start private lessons, can I stop if necessary, or do I have to do it for the entire year? Private lessons are not required, only recommended. We ask that all private lesson students remain in lessons for the duration of the school year, but we understand that financial difficulties occur. If your financial situation doesn’t allow you to continue with lessons, we ask that you let your lesson teacher and your band director know at least two weeks before stopping lessons. That way we can try to help the lesson teacher fill the hole in their schedule. For many of our lesson teachers, private lessons make up a large part of their income. Stopping lessons without notice makes it very difficult for us to keep qualified teachers.

What if we have an emergency and can’t make it to a lesson? It is your responsibility to get contact information from your lesson teacher during your first lesson. Contact the lesson teacher as soon as you know you won’t be able to attend a lesson. If you do not contact them at least 24 hours before missing a lesson, the absence is unexcused and you will need to pay for the lesson. In case of emergency cancellations, contact the lesson teacher immediately.

How do we pay for lessons? Lessons may be paid for in cash or with a check. All checks must be made out to the individual lesson teacher. To facilitate any possible unexcused absences, we recommend paying for lessons one month at a time if you are able. Alvin ISD asks that you pay for the first four lessons upon starting private lessons. After that, a payment schedule can be worked out with your lesson teacher.

ALVIN ISD Private Lessons Program

Student Application

For Enrollment (Deposit Required- 1st Month Tuition Fees)

Student's Name: __________________________________________________________________

Home Address: __________________________________________________________________

School Attending: Manvel Junior High Grade:________________________________

Instrument: _______________________

Home Phone: ________________________E-mail:___________________________

Mother's Name: ______________________ Father’s Name: _____________________

Alternate Phone Number: __________________________________________________________________ (work phone - cell phone)

Tuition Fees will vary depending on which lesson teacher assigned.

Please make checks payable to:___________________________________ To be filled in by program director

Deposit will be paid to instructor for the first four lessons.

Lessons are paid in advance, unless other arrangements have been made with your Private Lessons Instructor.

Student has been assigned to: _____________________________________

Signature of Director:_____________________________________________________

*Note to Director: Once student has been assigned an instructor, please forward one (1) copy of the completed application to the Private Lessons Program office and keep one copy for your records.

Alvin ISD Extracurricular Code of Conduct 2015-16

You MUST go to our website and read the AISD Extracurricular Code of Conduct in order to sign this form.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF STUDENT AND PARENT/GUARDIAN

o I have read, understand, and consent to the guidelines, student responsibilities, behavior expectations, and consequences set forth in the organization’s by-laws/constitution, AISD Student Code of Conduct, and Extracurricular Code of Conduct.

o I also understand that the AISD Extracurricular Code of Conduct is not a substitute for the AISD Student Code of Conduct or AISD Board Policies.

Student’s Name (please print): ___________________________________________________

Student ID#:_______________

Student’s Signature: _____________________________

Date: _________

Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Name(s) (please print): ___________________________________________________

Parent/Guardian’s Signature: ___________________________________________________

Date: ______________

PLEASE RETURN THIS PAGE TO YOUR DIRECTOR.

Handbook Signature Page Handbook

I have read and understand the contents of this handbook regarding grade requirements, time commitment, and student expectations. I understand that all scheduled rehearsals and performances are required and graded. I understand that missing a scheduled rehearsal or performance may affect my grade, my chair, or my band placement.

School-Owned Instruments This section is ONLY for students playing oboe, bassoon, bass clarinet, tenor sax, bari sax, horn, euphonium, tuba, or percussion.

I play the oboe, bassoon, horn, euphonium, or tuba. I understand that I am responsible for the AISD $60 rental fee. This fee helps offset the cost of cleaning and general maintenance. I understand that it does not cover dents, scratches, or any other damage caused by neglect or mishandling. I agree to pay for any repairs outside of what would be considered “normal wear and tear.” I play the bass clarinet, tenor sax, bari sax, percussion or step-up trombone. I understand that I am not responsible for the AISD $60 rental fee. Because I am using a school-district instrument, if I am found to have caused damage to an instrument outside of “normal wear and tear,” I agree to pay for the cost of repairs.

Charms Office Update

I logged into Charms and updated my contact information I attempted to log into Charms, but my ID number would not work. Please help me! I would like to log in to Charms but I do not have internet access at this time. Please use the phone numbers listed on the Travel Consent and Emergency Medical Information form for contacts until I am able to update my Charms account. I understand that I will miss some weekly emails, and that my student will be responsible for keeping me informed about upcoming band events. Yes, please add me to the “band volunteer” group on charms for e-mails when volunteers are needed.

Student Name - Printed

Student Signature

Parent/Guardian Name - Printed

Parent/Guardian Signature