March 30 UPDATE

Check the modules for each week's assignments! This week is "Week 1" and I will add more as we move forward. I want you guys to have (appropriate) fun with these- I'll be posting things that give a lot of potential for creativity!

I have also added a module for percussion- there will be things from Mr. Ewell there that you can practice. There are no submission here, just practice options. 

March 15, 2020 UPDATE

Hi guys! I have created a subscription for SmartMusic that can be used for FREE for everyone! Please click the link below and follow the instructions below to sign up and create your account. Be advised that there is a different class code for 3rd block Symphonic Band and 4th block Wind Ensemble. I am working on some other free resources as well, and will post instructions here when things become available. 

Instructions for SmartMusic

1. Go to SightReadingFactory.com/student.
2. Enter the student code xgxdzh .
3. Select the appropriate age group.
4. Complete the registration information.

1. The student should log in to their existing account and go to SightReadingFactory.com/student.
2. Enter the student code provided by the instructor in the Student Code field.
3. Click "Extend Subscription".

Emails

If you have not received emails from me before, please click the link before and fill out the Google form so that I can add you to my email program! If have not been in marching band before, this probably applies to you. Folks who are in marching band are good to go already. 

Google form for email

Additional information can be found on the Weddington Band Website!

We offer two concert bands, Symphonic Band (3rd Block) and Wind Ensemble (4th Block). Each group learns new music, instrumental techniques, music theory, and additional musical concepts based on the NC instrumental music standards. We perform culminating concerts each semester, and Wind Ensemble participates in SCDBA Music Performance Adjudication each Spring. 

Band Syllabus

2019-2020

Jill M. Brooks

Band Room Rules

• No food, gum, or drink, except water of any kind during class
• Immediately get your instrument from the storage room and have a seat/warm up
• Once the instructor steps on the podium stop playing and listen
• Students need to raise hand in order to speak
• No phones/ipods/etc

Materials

• Instrument
• Three ring binder with clear plastic sleeves
• Foundations of Superior Performance
• Pencil
• Woodwinds always need to have 3 reeds ready to use
• Brass must have their mouthpiece and valve and slide oil
• Percussion must have their own snare sticks (other mallets are provided, however if mallets continue to break or go missing it will be the students’ responsibility to purchase more on their own.)

  Class Performance/Participation

Students will work on fundamentals on their instruments to continue the progress of their performance abilities.  In class they will perform scales, chorales, and other warm-ups to build tone and sound control.  Students will apply the warm-ups and fundamentals to the band literature that will be performed in the class.  Performances of the music that has been practiced will be given throughout the year.

Playing Grades

                Playing grades will be given throughout the year to assess the student’s progress on their instruments.  The playing grades will consist of scales and excerpts of the music that will be worked on in class.  Students will be required to perform these playing grades as solos during class.

Playing grades will be graded based on the tone, rhythm accuracy, consistent tempo, note accuracy, and musical aspects that are in the excerpts being played.  These grades will include posture, tone quality, rhythm, and pitches.

Bathroom/Hall Policy

Students must sign out with Mrs. Brooks to leave the classroom for any reason. Only ONE student may be out of the room at a time. Students should legibly print their name, as well as time out and time back in. Any irregularities, issues, or will be dealt with by administration. Students are not permitted to leave during warm up and rehearsal time unless it is an emergency, restroom breaks should be taken care of prior to warm up, and after pack up.

Honors Policy/Wind Ensemble Auditions

Any band student who makes All-District Honor Band will automatically be awarded Honors credit for band class the following semester. Other students who wish to receive Honors credit may complete an audition with Mrs. Brooks for consideration. Auditions must take place prior to the start of each semester, or during the drop/add period. Please see Mrs. Brooks for audition requirements and materials. Students wishing to audition for Wind Ensemble should request audition materials and set up an audition time with Mrs. Brooks.

Performance Attire

                The following attire is required for all students when the band performs.

                Gentlemen

1. Black Pants
2. Black dress shirt
3. Dark Tie
4. Black socks
5. Black dress shoes (Black athletic shoes are not permitted

Ladies

1. Black pants or knee length skirt
2. Black long sleeve dress blouse or black knee length dress
3. Black dress shoes

Any student attending a performance in attire other than that described above will not be permitted to perform and receive a 0 for a performance grade.

Grades

The grading policy for band is divided by the following:

Tests -  35% Most tests will be performance based, however there may be written theory tests.

 Quizes – 25% Most quizzes will be performance based, however there may be written theory/vocabulary quizzes.

Concerts -   40% Credit is awarded for attendance and participation in scheduled concerts.

2^nd Semester Concert Calendar

MPA: March 27 (Wind Ensemble only)

Spring Concert: May 14, 7:00pm (All Classes)