MUSIC PROGRAMS
AT DIS
CONNECTIONS PERIOD
• Connections period is when students have elective classes
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Intervention/Educational Programs**
Music
PEAK
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• Every child’s needs are different, so many different music options are
available.
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MOST take 1 music class
SOME take 2 music classes
FEW take 3 music classes
VERY FEW take 0 music classes
MUSIC CLASS STRUCTURE
• Choir
• Part 1 (2 classes/wk.)
• Part 2 (2 classes/wk.)
• Alternating Sectional Day (1 class/approx. every other wk.)
• Instrumental
• “Like” instrument instruction (1 class/wk. – smaller class size)
• “Mixed” instrument instruction (1 class/wk. – larger class size)
• Percussion students will receive an extra class per week due to the number of
instruments and wide variety of skills they need to learn
PERFORMANCES
December
December 15, 7:00 p.m.
5th Grade Choir & 6th
Grade Choir
WHS P.A.C.
December 19 (5th Choir)
School Holiday Assembly
DIS Gym
(students & staff only)
February
February 23, 7:00 p.m.
5th Grade Strings &
5th Grade Band
May
Saturday, May 7 or 14
Music a la Mode
ALL music groups (grades 5-12) perform
on this date.
Fundraiser for the Music Boosters with
100% of the proceeds funding music PK12 in Westlake City Schools.
4th Grade Recruitment
(all 5th Grade Music Groups)
Concert – T.B.A.
CONCERT DRESS
For our concert performances, we ask that the performers “dress nicely.”
• No Jeans
• No Tennis Shoes or High Heeled Shoes
• Follow the school dress code
• Girls in instrumental performance groups (seated to perform) need to be extra
aware of skirt length.
• The stage lights can make the stage very warm, please keep in mind
LOCAL MUSIC STORES
Rettig Music
Skyline Music
Westgate Music
Center
26469 Center Ridge Road
27010 Center Ridge Road
23820 Center Ridge Road
(440)808-0900
(440)871-4140
(440)835-0555
www.rettigmusic.com
www.skylinemusic.com
www.westgatemusic.com
PAY TO PARTICIPATE
• Music Students at DIS will be charged a one time $15 pay to participate fee
for the school year for each music class they are enrolled in
• Details will come once school starts
MUSIC STAFF*
Choir
Mrs. Alison Gregory – 5th Grade Choir
Mrs. Joni Patton – 6th-8th Grade Choir
Orchestra
Mr. Michael Allan – 5th-8th Grade
Strings
Mrs. Hilary Patriok – WHS Orchestra
(DIS Assist)
Mrs. Jennifer Butler – WHS Choirs
Mr. Doug Little – 5th Grade Assist
Band
Mrs. Kelly Smith – 5th & 6th Grade Band
(LBMS 7th Assist)
Mr. Scott Rovniak – 7th & 8th Grade
Bands, WHS Bands, (DIS Assist)
Mrs. Hilary Patriok – WHS Bands, 5th
Grade Small Group Lessons, (6th/8th
Assist)
Mrs. Samantha Smith – 5th Grade
Small Group Lessons
Mr. Doug Little – 5th Grade Small
Group Lessons
*2014-2015 Staffing, Subject to change
OBTAINING AN INSTRUMENT
• An instrument must be in top playing condition for a beginning student to
have a successful experience
• Rent or Purchase through a reputable music store
• Family/Friend owned – have the instrument evaluated by a music teacher or
music store. Have repairs made during the summer, not at the beginning of the
school year
• Online purchases – it is highly suggested you consult your child’s music teacher
first to be sure you are getting a good brand
• Avoid off-brands – these tend to cause frequent playing problems for the
student and repair problems for the music stores
• Avoid wholesale club and discount store purchases
• BARITONES (for band) are available from the school. You may rent your own if
you prefer, but they have a higher rental cost than other instruments.
PRIVATE INSTRUCTION
• Private instruction is not REQUIRED, but is highly RECOMMENDED
• We suggest that private instruction not start until the students have started
their music classes at DIS
• Contact your child’s music teacher for suggestions of private teachers
WESTLAKE MUSIC BOOSTERS
• Provide support to all music programs in Westlake City Schools (grades PK12)
• Meetings are the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the WHS
Library
• More information can be found at: www.westlakemb.org
• Always looking for new members and volunteers!
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GRADE CHOIR
CHOIR
• Choir is a SINGING based class
• Most students see Mrs. Gregory twice a week
• 5th Grade Choir sings in two-part harmony
• Students will have access to sheet music to practice at home
• Choir is a participation based class
• Concert attendance is required
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GRADE ORCHESTRA
ORCHESTRA – CLASSROOM SUPPLIES
• Instrument with name tag
• Pencil
• Folder (mark name, instrument, and grade clearly on
the front!)
• Method Book
• 1 box of tissues
• Rosin (usually comes with the instrument)
ESSENTIAL ELEMENTS 2000
FOR STRINGS
BOOK 1 (ORANGE)
Used by every String student
Available in local music stores
Make sure you have the correct book! We used a different book
last year! Local music stores will have our supply list on hand.
VIOLIN/VIOLA - SUPPLIES
Shoulder Rest or Sponge – for proper instrument placement.
Sponge = good, Shoulder Rest = best
CELLO - SUPPLIES
End Pin Rest/Stopper/Puck – to keep the instrument in place
while playing
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GRADE BAND
INSTRUMENT FAMILIES
Woodwinds
Brass
Percussion
*Uses multiple keys (“buttons”) on the
instrument to produce various notes.
*Uses various lip pressures on the
mouthpiece to produce various
notes.
*Creates sound by striking instrument
surfaces.
FLUTE
CLARINET
SAXOPHONE
TRUMPET
*Learns a variety of instruments
throughout the year.
TROMBONE
*Bells (melodic)
BARITONE
*Practice Pad (rhythmic)
MORNING CLASSES
• In order to keep class sizes manageable, we offer some before school small
group “like” instrument classes.
• 7:45-8:25
• Selection is determined by enrollment and staffing
• Percussion students will DEFINITELY have a morning class
• Other instruments are usually volunteer based
• A letter will come home the first couple weeks of school if this program is
available for your child
BAND – CLASSROOM SUPPLIES
• Instrument with name tag
• Pencil (no pens, colored pencils, or markers!)
• Folder (provided by teacher)
• Method Book
• Last names A-L – 1 box of tissues
• Last names M-Z – 1 bottle of hand sanitizer
STANDARD OF EXCELLENCE
BOOK 1 (RED)
Used by every Band student
Available in local music stores.
Will use for 5th AND 6th grade band
You DO NOT need the enhanced edition with the CDs—that is totally
optional (costs extra.)
Make sure you have the correct book! We used a different book last
year! Local music stores will have our supply list on hand.
FLUTE - SUPPLIES
Thumbport – a “snap-on” thumb rest.
Will help students to
balance the instrument and hold it in the correct position to
produce the best tone
Cleaning Rod – used to clean the instrument after each use.
Most instruments come with this supply. If buying used, you may
have to purchase one. (Metal, Wood, or Plastic)
Cleaning Cloth – untreated silk or cotton.
This is NOT the same
as a polishing cloth! The chemicals will ruin the pads.
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Bandana (wash multiple times to de-starch)
Old T-Shirt (cut small enough to fit)
CLARINET/SAXOPHONE - SUPPLIES
Reeds – produces the sound.
Students are required to have four
GOOD reeds (no chips, breaks, cracks) at all times. BRAND DOES
MAKE A DIFFERENCE! (www.wwbw.com)
Reed Guard – Protects the reeds and prolongs their length of
use. Keeps them from warping.
Neck Strap (Sax only) – comes with most instruments.
Tends
Swab – used to clean the instrument out after each use.
Needs to
to tangle, so please check on its status every now and then.
be specific to clarinet/saxophone (weighted.)
Cork Grease – will keep the corks lubricated.
quite a while.
One tube will last
TRUMPET/TROMBONE/BARITONE- SUPPLIES
Valve Oil (Trumpet/Baritone) – lubricates the valves and
keeps them from sticking
Slide Oil (Trombone) – lubricates the trombone slide and keeps
it from sticking
Slide Grease – lubricates the tuning slides on all brass instruments
Cleaning Snake – cleans out residue from the inside of the
instrument
Mouthpiece Brush – used to scrub the mouthpiece
PERCUSSION - SUPPLIES
Stick Bag – allows easy and safe storage of all sticks and mallets.
Allows students to store sticks/mallets in locker during school day.
Vic Firth SD1 Drum Sticks – a much better quality stick than
what comes with most rentals. Allows all of our drumming to sound
the same. Markings on the stick also help students learn proper
hand placement/technique.
Mike Balter BB11 Mallets - a much better quality stick than
what comes with most rentals. Allows all of our bell playing to
sound the same.
THANK YOU FOR ATTENDING!
Please contact us with any questions:
Mr. Michael Allan – Strings – allan@wlake.org
Mrs. Alison Gregory – Choir – gregorya@wlake.org
Mrs. Kelly Smith – Band – smithkel@wlake.org