Grading Policy
    Band is a graded subject that gets averaged into your overall grade.
Attendance and preparedness are the most crucial aspects to succeeding in this program

Here is how you will be graded:
Lesson Grade:  50% of overall band average   
Rehearsal Participation: 15% of overall band average. 
Concert Attendance: 10% of overall band average
Reflective Thinking Assignment:  10% of overall band average
Playing Finals: 15% of overall band average
              
Band Supply List
6th Grade Brass and Woodwinds: Stand of Excellence Book 1 (red) and 2 (blue)
7th & 8th  Brass and Woodwinds: Standard of Excellence Book 2 (blue)
Percussion: Alfred’s Drum Method Book 1, Drum sticks
Pencils and a 3-Ring Binder
Other accessories needed for your instrument: Size 3 reeds, Valve oil, Cleaning cloth
Optional: Tuner and Metronome

Books can be ordered from: J.W. Pepper, Sheet Music Plus, Amazon

Rehearsal Goals and Expectations
Band rehearsal is time for the ensemble to practice as a group.
​Each ensemble will meet once every other day for 48 minutes

• Arrive on time with all materials: Instrument, Book, Binder, and Pencil. Rehearsal starts 3 minutes after the bell;  students should be in their seats ready to play.
• Know your music. Your individual part should be worked on at home.  Trouble spots or questions can be addressed during your lesson time, before or after school, or during lunch.
• Be focused, courteous, and proactive during rehearsal. Band rehearsal is the time for you to learn the other instrument's part. More progress will be made if all students are engaged and respectful to their fellow ensemble members.
• Always give your best! Everyone experiences music differently- what comes naturally to one person might be a little more work for another. Always try your best, ask questions, and be a positive member of the group - Hard Work Pays Off but it takes time.

Rehearsal Times

6th Grade Band                                                 7th Grade Band                                                 8th Grade Band
Section 1: Period 1 -- A & C Days                       Section 1: Period 2 -- B & D Days                      Period 3 -- B & D Days    
Section 2: Period 6 -- B & D Days                      Section 1: Period 2 -- A & C Days                                                

Lessons
See the Lesson Schedule link above for home use.

Each lesson is out of 100 points
Attendance            50 pts. Attending scheduled lesson times.
Performance          30 pts. Book Work, Band Music, and  Technique
Materials               20 pts. Book, Binder, Pencil, & Instrument

Students are responsible for knowing when their lesson is scheduled.

• Schedules are posted in the music suite, on the website, copied for students, & read every day over the morning announcements. 
• Lessons rotate through academic and exploratory periods. Students will miss the same period  1 - 2 times a quarter.
• Missed lessons must be made up within 2 weeks of the missed lesson. See Lesson Schedule for make up times.

Reflective Thinking Assignment
See the Home Practice link above for concert pieces.

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6th Grade Band Instructions
7th Grade Band Instructions
8th Grade Band Instructions

All Assignments will be posted through each grade levels respective Google Classrooms.

Important Dates
Attendance is 10% of your grade so make sure these dates get onto your calendar!
Or subscribe to the Band Calendar of Events link at the top of this page

8th Grade Night with the Warrior Marching Band: Friday, October 18th
Winter Concert: Monday, December 9th, 2019 6:30pm 6th Grade & 7:45pm 7th/8th Grade
                                       Snow date: Tuesday, December 10th, 2019 6:30pm 6th Grade & 7:45pm 7th/8th Grade
8th Grade Band & HS Band Concert: Tuesday, February 4th, 2020 @ 7:00pm MVHS Auditorium
8th Grade Recital Night: Tuesday, March 31st, 2020 @ 7:00pm MVMS Cafeteria
Spring Concert: Wednesday, May 13th, 2020 6:30pm 6th Grade & 7:45pm 7th/8th Grade
8th Grade Band Trip: Friday, May 8th, 2020 - More Information to follow
Memorial Day Parade: Unionville Memorial Day Parade Monday, May 25th, 2020.
6th Grade Trip: Friday in June 2020

Concert Dress:
Concert Attire: All Black
   Skirt/Dress (must be wearing stockings), Blouse, Pants, Slacks, Button Down Shirt, Socks, Belt, Shoes---All Black

School Instruments
Due to the number of students in our band program the following guidelines apply:

            *Baritones, Bassoons, Horns, and Tenors will need to be transported to and from school for lessons and rehearsals.
            *Tuba students will need to bring their mouthpiece and music to and from school. Under no circumstance should personal belongings be left in the cases of the instruments at school. These instruments will be shared among the three grade levels.  Mrs. Hulle and Mrs. Shafer cannot responsible for keeping track of your belongings.
            *School owned Bass Clarinets and Bari. Saxophones will stay in school.
               If you would like to take one home for the weekend please sign the instrument out with Mrs. Hulle or Mrs. Shafer before taking it.
            *All woodwind instrument players will need to provide their own reeds. If you have questions or concerns please contact Mrs. Hulle or Mrs. Shafer.

Private Lessons: If your child is interested in receiving private instruction outside of the lessons offered in school, please email for a list of recommended teachers.