Reeds and valve oil will be available for purchase this year in the band
room. Prices are as follows:
Valve oil - $1.50
Clarinet reeds - $1.50
Saxophone reeds - $2.00
The following is a list of Creekside Band guidelines:
1. Please do not play other student’s instruments. Not only will you spread
germs, but often, this is how instruments are broken or damaged.
2. Unless you are a percussionist, the percussion instruments are off
limits!
3. Please get into the habit of being quiet when the rehearsal begins and
when the conductor stops conducting. When you enter the band room please get
your materials ready and find your set – try to be ready by the late bell.
4. Always respect others rights and their property.
5. Everyone is required to have a pencil for class every day. You should
always have valve oil or at least 3 reeds that work. It is cheaper to buy a
box of #2 ½, #3 strength Vandoren reeds at any music store. (#2 for
beginners) Percussionists are expected to supply their own sticks and stick
bag (Vic Firth brand are recommended).
6. Home practice is essential. Home practice, if approached with the right
attitude, should be fun and stimulating. The satisfaction of improving and
growing, as a musician should be shared with your whole family! Remember,
home practice in band is just like homework in other subjects. And don’t
forget the proper practice routine: warm up, main objective, and fun easy
music for last. Each practice session should be at least 30 minutes.
7. Your band room is a fine facility and must always be kept clean, neat
and
treated with respect. Please do not lean back in the chairs or lean on the
music stands.
8. Sheet music that is passed out is very expensive and must be treated
with
care. A typical band arrangement costs between $35.00 and $75.00. Extra
parts
cannot be purchased without buying the whole arrangement. As a result, you
must keep your music neat and in your folder so future band students can
enjoy it. Lost music will not be tolerated and you will be responsible for
replacement.
9. You will be given a Band folder (to use for the year) and a numbered
slot
in the music cabinet, please use it.
10. The Directors desk and podium is off limits to all students unless
invited.
11. Please take the time to properly label your instrument with your
complete
name, address and phone number. Use a standard luggage tag or masking tape.
12. Always sit in your assigned seat. These seats are assigned for proper
balance and blend in the band.
13. The band room will always be open at the end of the day 6th period. You
can store you instrument there, on the proper shelf. Band storage shelves
are
NOT for personal items and schoolbooks.
14. 5 minutes is usually given at the end of the band period for cleaning
instruments and putting them away properly. Proper cleaning means swabbing,
wiping off fingerprints, empty all spit valves, etc. Please use this time
wisely. Only instruments that are clean and well maintained can play their
best!! This time is can be forfeited if rehearsals are unproductive
15. Please make every effort to use the rest room before or after class.
16. We will play EVERY DAY, so please plan on bringing your instrument and
supplies EVERY DAY!
17. For your health and safety – no gum or candy is allowed in the band
room.
It is dangerous to have anything your mouth when playing a wind instrument.
Only during supervised reward parties will food/candy be allowed in the
music
room.
Consequences for Procedure Violation
1st offence – Verbal Warning
2nd offence – Written warning and possible phone call to parents
3rd offence – detention with Mr. King and phone call home
4th offence – Referral to administration
18. Grades will be determined by the following method:
* 20% Nine weeks exam
* 30% Instrument - Have your instrument every day
* 30% Class participation
* 20% Playing tests and concert/performance attendance
All students are required to be at all scheduled performancesin long kkaki
pants and the band shirt that was issued to them. If a student
is absent from a performance, it is the students responsibility
to bring a written excuse or to have a pearnt email Mr. King.