Concert Band/Symphonic Band
Mr. Magana and Mrs. Olinger, Directors
Welcome
to
Looking
forward to working with you.
Course Description
This
course is for intermediate and advanced level wind and percussion
instrumentalists. Materials and concepts will be presented to students to
advance their instrumental techniques and knowledge of music theory and
history. The Symphonic Band is a
performing ensemble and participation in
Grading Procedure
Grades
for Concert Band will be based on the following criterion:
·
Daily
participation – 25%
Students must have their
instrument and materials for every class.
Students who choose not to
participate in class due
to illness or medical limitations will be excused for one class period
only. A note from a parent/guardian will be
required to be excused from subsequent periods.
A physician’s note is
required if a student can not participate for a week or longer.
·
Performances –
25% 2 - 3 Evening
Concerts, 1 Festivals, other school events
·
Playing tests –
30% (Repertoire tests and SmartMusic
etudes and solos)
·
Written tests and
quizzes – 20%
Attendance
New
material is presented every day which is crucial to learning. Frequent absences or tardies will lower the
student participation grade.
Homework
A
minimum of 2 hours a week practicing spent working on scales, etudes, solos and
ensemble repertoire is required. PRIVATE
LESSEONS
SmartMusic software
Each
student will receive a copy of the SmartMusic program to install on a computer
at home. You will frequently be given assignments that will require using the
program to practice and record you efforts and progress.
Performances
Attendance
at regularly scheduled rehearsals and performances is required. Absences are
excused for Personal illness or death in
the family. Failure to attend will
result in: reduction of grade for that
assignment. It is impossible to “make
up” a performance. In excused absences ONLY, a written make-up will be issued
(to be completed within 7 days of absence)
Fund Raising
Each student
is responsible for paying a $100 Ensemble Participation Fee. Students are
strongly encouraged to participate in the Music Department fund raisers. The proceeds of these fees and fund raisers
allow us to pay our clinicians, purchase music, instruments, and supplies and
keep equipment in good repair. The
Tesoro Music Boosters parent booster
group coordinates and sponsers all fund raisers and will provide information on
all fund raisers through letters, email or phone calls. Families may choose to make a donation to
the Tesoro Music Boosters for the entire $100 or a portion thereof. Any
amount raised exceeding the $100 will be kept in the student’s Booster club
account and can be used by that student for any class related expenses (purchase
of instruments, private lessons, music department trips, etc.)
Textbook
To
be selected from; Foundations for Superior Performance, Exercises for Ensemble
Drill, Essential Band
Concert Dress
Boys: Black Formal Tux: White tux shirt, black bow tie, black socks,
black dress shoes
Girls: Black Formal Ankle length dress/skirt/dress
slacks, black dress shoes
Performance Calendar See
website: www.tesoroinstrumentalmusic.org
Teacher Contact
Please
feel free to contact Mr. Magana with any questions or concerns you have related
to participation in the music program.
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School Phone –
:
Email – ahmagana@capousd.org caolinger@capousd.org
:
Music Dept.
Website – www.tesoromusic.org