Frequently Asked Questions

1. What if my student hasn't played an instrument, but wants to do so now?
2. Will the Junior High band (now known as the Middle-Level Band) be going on any trips this year?
3. Will the GCS bands be participating in the Sharing Festival this year?
4. Why do the students need to wear white over black for the concert?
5. Is there a Music Boosters group at GCS?
6. What about grading for the Junior High Band (now Middle-Level Band)?

What if my student hasn't played an instrument, but wants to do so now?

Students of all abilities are encouraged to participate in band 
at Greenland 
Central School. Beginning/catch-up lessons may be arranged with 
the band 
director or through a local provider of music lessons through 
local music 
schools or instructors.  Please call or e-mail Mr. Young for 
suggestions.

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Will the Junior High band (now known as the Middle-Level Band) be going on any trips this year?

We will be taking the Middle-Level (Gr. 5-8) Band on a trip to 
Canobie Lake Park for our fourth appearance in the Great East 
Festival in the Parks program on Friday, May 21st, 2010. We are 
doing all on our own this year.  Parental support and 
fundraising will be required.  Please contact Mr. Young if 
interested in helping.

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Will the GCS bands be participating in the Sharing Festival this year?

Yes.  We will definitely take the fourth grade band.  I'm 
considering also taking the grade 5-6 members of the Middle 
Level Band.

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Why do the students need to wear white over black for the concert?

White over black is a uniformly accepted dress style for concert 
bands
throughout the country.  Exceptions may be made for those 
students not
possessing this combination of clothing.  Try to be as close to 
this as
possible for the winter concert.  The Middle-Level Band will 
also wear the Green Bow Ties and Black Vests.  Our dress 
requirement for the the spring concert is more relaxed.  We may 
have a special shirt designed for the Festival in the Parks 
trip.  More to follow.

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Is there a Music Boosters group at GCS?

Our Music Booster group has been meeting to support band  
activities.  Needs
exist for helping out at musical performance events,  
concerts/festivals,
potentially supporting (via scholarships)students who may want 
to attend music
summer camps, chaperoning events, decorating at concerts, and in 
other ways as
well.  Past years' Music Boosters helped our GCS band program 
immensely.  Special thanks also to the Greenland Parents 
Organization for
helping us purchase t-shirts last year.

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What about grading for the Junior High Band (now Middle-Level Band)?

Yes, we will grade Middle-Level Band students in Grades 5-8, 
this year.  The grading grid is
very simple and should not be perceived as a threat to any of our
students as long as they participate in a positive manner, come 
to class on time and
prepared to work, perform in all events where they are able and 
available, and
complete
any minor classroom/homework assignments on time and within the 
spirit of the assignment.

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