ANNOUNCEMENTS
Middle School Marching Band begins June 1st, check the Marching Band tab for a schedule.
Beginning band starts May 23rd, Display night is May 16th 4:30-6:30 at FMS, check beginning band tab for forms. |
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REMIND DIRECTIONS:
Please send a text to: 81010 Your message should contain one of the following: @fmsbg or @fmstb or @fmsja or @jcaca1day or @jcaca2day or @jcacb1day or @jcacb2day eeiband.com is a very useful web based application that allows students to submit recordings of their band method books. All students in 5 - 8 grade have an account set up.
Here is a link to the practice report form:
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Weekly practice time should include a 10-15 minute segment which includes playing for parents. The following is a link to record practice time weekly. Please fill in on the last day of band each week.
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Av718uVvZkVF7aiqdkZWyRZWjh-f6a0YcT7pxedS6yY/viewform
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Av718uVvZkVF7aiqdkZWyRZWjh-f6a0YcT7pxedS6yY/viewform
Grading, Calendar and Parent Signature Form
GRADING SYSTEM
Major Scale/Rhythm Pattern 10 points Minor Scale 5 points Chromatic Scale 10 points
Class Participation 125 points Solos at Contest 50 points Ensembles at Contest 25 points
Applied Lessons 20 points Concert Attendance 100 points Playing Record 90 points
Section Leader or Officer 10 points
Marching Band attendance over the summer (Extra Credit) points/quarter
SCHEDULE(PLEASE POST IN A PROMINENT PLACE)
NOVEMBER 3rd........................................................Band Concert 7:30
JANUARY 16th..........................................................8th Grade All State
JANUARY 30th..............................................Wayne State Honor Band
FEBRUARY 26th..........Feast and Fanfare Dress Rehearsal 7:00-9:00
FEBRUARY 27th ........................Music Department Feast and Fanfare
MARCH 18th.......................................................Platteview Band Contest
MARCH 21st..............Northeast Jazz Festival (Jazz Band, Stage Band)
APRIL 2nd..........Neumann (Wahoo) Music Contest-Solos, Ensembles
APRIL 5th.............................................................Band Concert 7:30 p.m.
APRIL 18th...................................Jazz Band Tours Elementary Schools
APRIL 28th......................Band Concert 7:30 p.m. All Bands 5-8 grade
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WE HAVE SEEN THE INFORMATION AND SCHEDULE AND UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE REQUIREMENTS! _______________________________ _________________________
PARENT SIGNATURE/DATE SON/DAUGHTER
PLEASE RETURN TO MR. STEAGER BY FRIDAY, AUGUST 22nd AND RECEIVE 20 EXTRA POINTS.
Major Scale/Rhythm Pattern 10 points Minor Scale 5 points Chromatic Scale 10 points
Class Participation 125 points Solos at Contest 50 points Ensembles at Contest 25 points
Applied Lessons 20 points Concert Attendance 100 points Playing Record 90 points
Section Leader or Officer 10 points
Marching Band attendance over the summer (Extra Credit) points/quarter
SCHEDULE(PLEASE POST IN A PROMINENT PLACE)
NOVEMBER 3rd........................................................Band Concert 7:30
JANUARY 16th..........................................................8th Grade All State
JANUARY 30th..............................................Wayne State Honor Band
FEBRUARY 26th..........Feast and Fanfare Dress Rehearsal 7:00-9:00
FEBRUARY 27th ........................Music Department Feast and Fanfare
MARCH 18th.......................................................Platteview Band Contest
MARCH 21st..............Northeast Jazz Festival (Jazz Band, Stage Band)
APRIL 2nd..........Neumann (Wahoo) Music Contest-Solos, Ensembles
APRIL 5th.............................................................Band Concert 7:30 p.m.
APRIL 18th...................................Jazz Band Tours Elementary Schools
APRIL 28th......................Band Concert 7:30 p.m. All Bands 5-8 grade
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WE HAVE SEEN THE INFORMATION AND SCHEDULE AND UNDERSTAND ALL OF THE REQUIREMENTS! _______________________________ _________________________
PARENT SIGNATURE/DATE SON/DAUGHTER
PLEASE RETURN TO MR. STEAGER BY FRIDAY, AUGUST 22nd AND RECEIVE 20 EXTRA POINTS.