2015 – 2016
EDISON
MIDDLE SCHOOL
BAND
HANDBOOK
ENSEMBLES AT EDISON MIDDLE SCHOOL.
SIXTH, SEVENTH AND EIGHTH GRADE BANDS Grade level bands meet every day during the school
day. Occasionally, sixth grade band may receive a Foundations lesson.
JAZZ BAND Jazz Band is an ensemble open to band students wishing to further their concert band
skills and become familiar with different styles of music, such as Swing, Blues, Latin, and Rock.
Instrumentation in the Jazz Band includes saxophone, trumpet, trombone/euphonium, drum set,
guitar, piano, and bass. Students interested in jazz band are required to audition and agree to attend
Tuesday morning and Thursday afternoon rehearsals. Information will be passed out at school.
PERCUSSION ENSEMBLE Percussion Ensemble is open to all students enrolled in percussion at Edison.
1st quarter: 6/7/8 Grade Percussion Ensemble; 3rd quarter: Solo/Ensemble Contest participants; 4th
quarter: Marching Percussion. Rehearsals are held Monday’s, 3:00 – 4:00 pm. Students may ride the
activity bus home. The activity bus departs at 4:00 pm.
CLARINET CHOIR For the first time ever, clarinet students will be able to join the clarinet choir during
the second quarter of school. . Rehearsals are held Monday’s, 3:00 – 4:00 pm. Students may ride the
activity bus home. The activity bus departs at 4:00 pm.
FLUTE CHOIR has been enjoyed by the Edison Flutes for the past two years. Flute choir is pending at
this point. Information will be shared when it becomes available.
POLICIES
ATTENDANCE
Band students are required to attend all rehearsals, lessons and performances for which they are
scheduled. Students will be given participation points, which are figured into their grade.
Performances are outside of the school day.
A student may only be excused from a performance under the following circumstances:
*The student is absent from school.
*The director has been contacted in ADVANCE (at least two weeks prior to the performance)
by a parent.
*Emergency
All other absences, excuses are subject to the discretion of the director.
DISCIPLINE
Proper rehearsal behavior is expected in band. Proper behavior includes respect, attentiveness, active
participation, and responsibility.
All rules of conduct as stated in the Edison Middle School Handbook are officially extended to all
classrooms, field trips, extra curricular activities and all other school sponsored social and/or
educational events. Students engaging in misconduct beyond the school day are subject to normal
school disciplinary action. Parents and students should refer to the Edison Middle School Handbook
for further clarification of the school discipline policy.
UNIFORMS
SIXTH, SEVENTH AND EIGHTH GRADE BAND students will wear the Edison Band polo shirt, black
dress pants, black socks, and black dress shoes. Gym shoes, yoga pants and clear hose are NOT
acceptable.
LESSONS
All band lessons will occur during band rehearsal. Once every two weeks, each student will receive a
group lesson during band. Students will be given assignments to prepare. Evaluations will occur
twice, quarterly. Each assignment will indicate how well students perform the following Essential
Standards: Rhythm, Fluency of Technique, Tone Quality, Interpretation and Musicianship, and
Intonation. The goal for each student is to acquire skills and strategies that will enable them to
advance on their instrument.
SCHOOL OWNED INSTRUMENTS AND EQUIPMENT
Any student renting a school owned instrument will assume full responsibility for the care and
maintenance of the instrument until it is returned. There is a district rental fee of $35.00. The student
and parent must sign out the instrument with the director. Checks may be made payable to:
Community Unit School District #200. Instruments such as flute, clarinet, alto saxophone, trumpet
and trombone are not school rental instruments.
RESPONSIBILITIES
WEEKLY PRACTICE
All students are responsible for practicing their instrument. The suggested amount of practice time is
20 minutes a day, five days a week. Some weeks, students will have more time available to practice
than others. It is necessary to prepare music and review acquired skills each week.
SCALE STUDY
All band students are required to learn scales and perform them by memory. Scales are integral to a
students’ success as all music is created from scales. Scales will be tested during technique class.
RUDIMENTS
Percussion will be required to perform select rudiments each quarter of school.
QUARTERLY PLAYING TESTS
All students will be required to perform an assigned song for evaluation. This performance will count
as part of their grade. Evaluations will occur twice each quarter. Playing tests are in addition scale
study or rudiments.
WRITTEN WORK
Written work will be assigned to further students’ knowledge of musical concepts studied in class.
Written work will typically be completed during class and will count as part of the band grade.
EQUIPMENT/SUPPLIES
Each student is required to have his/her instrument, music, pencil, accessories (reeds, mallets, valve oil,
cork grease, slide grease, slide grease) and a black 1 inch binder at all rehearsals and lessons. Some
supplies may be purchased at school from the treasurer or the director. Students should also have an
identification tag on their instrument cases and stick bags. Parents are urged to keep the instrument
brand, make or model and serial number information on file at home.
LOCKERS
There is a band locker room available to store instruments. Students will be provided with assigned
locker space to store their instruments during the school day. The lockers will be equipped with
combination locks or open cubby areas. It is each student’s responsibility to keep their instrument in
their assigned locker.
PERMISSION SLIPS
Signed permission slips are required for all field trips and performances inside or outside of school.
The permission slip must also state any pertinent medical information and medication which must be
taken.
OUTSIDE PERFORMANCES
IMEA FESTIVAL
The Illinois Music Educators District IX Association annually hosts an Honors Festival for students
seeking a musical challenge. Students from all over IMEA District IX must audition if they would like to
be selected for the Honors Festival. If selected, students will rehearse with an outstanding band
director and give a concert all in one day. This is truly an amazing festival.
IGSMA SOLO AND ENSEMBLE CONTEST
All band members are encouraged to participate in the Illinois Grade School Music Association Solo
and Ensemble Contest. Please refer to the calendar for the date. This is a very positive and musically
rewarding experience. All interested students must sign-up by early December. The contest is in
February.
IGSMA ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEST
The Seventh and Eighth Grade Bands and Jazz Band will participate in one or two IGSMA contests
during the school year. The dates occur in the second semester. Please refer to your calendar for
dates. Attendance is MANDATORY.
SOUTHSIDE BAND FESTIVAL
All 6th Grade Edison and Hubble Students, Wheaton-Warrenville South Students, and Southside 5th
Grade Band Members will give a unique concert in April. This musical forum allows all participants
and spectators a brief glimpse into the musical success of students beginning in fifth grade and
extending through high school.
KANE COUNTY COUGARS GAME
The 7th and 8th Grade Bands will have the opportunity to perform the National Anthem at one of the
Kane County Cougar’s Games towards the end of the school year. All families will be able to
purchase tickets to see the band and enjoy the game. This is a fun Edison Band Tradition!
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
BAND PARENTS, FUNDRAISING
The Edison Middle School Band Parents play an important role in helping to supplement the needs of
the band program. Through the Butterbraid fundraiser in November, money is provided for
equipment, supplies, music, contests, and social activities.
Participation in the band fundraiser is optional but strongly encouraged if your family is able. All
money earned goes directly back to the band students in one form or another.
INSTRUMENT REPAIR
If an instrument is not in good playing condition, every effort should be made to correct the situation
as soon as possible. Parents should contact your music company or Mrs. Carr, with the parent’s
permission, can send the instrument to Quinlan and Fabish Music Company. A representative from
Quinlan visits weekly and may take the instrument the day of his visit to be repaired and returned the
following week. A loaner instrument will be issued to the student while their instrument is being
repaired. The loaner instrument will be returned to Mrs. Carr when the repaired instrument returns
from Quinlan and Fabish. Their phone number is (630) 654-4111.
PRIVATE LESSONS
Private lessons are highly recommended. When studying privately, students work one-on-one with a
professional. Achievement and self-confidence on the instrument occur at a more rapid and
consistent basis with private lessons. See the next page for a list of private lesson instructors.
PRIVATE BAND LESSON TEACHERS
Flute
Jill Burlingame 632-9028
jill.burlingame@gmail.com
Susan Saylor 690-9474
Anne Sullivan 784-1329
Anne101@juno.com
Mary Louise Poor 355-5077
Jane Blanken-Webb 231-2749
Oboe
Kathy Green 653-6295
Carl Sonic 665-2031
Clarinet
Andrea DiOrio 881-8611
andreadiorio@yahoo.com
Deb Zelman 362-1421
jdzelman@mac.com
Mary Payne 665-9664
Howard Whitaker 665-1207
Saxophone
Dave Polk 782-5191
Howard Whitaker 665-1207
French Horn
Chris Scottellaro 244-7158
Dan Fackler 665- 6098
Margaret Tung
margarettung@gmail.com
Trombone, Euphonium, Tuba
Linda Leonard 909-9257
LindaYLeonard@icloud.com
Chris Scottellaro 244-7158
Rich Armandi (708) 771-7757
Michael Epifano (630) 483-1848
Trumpet
Terry Schwartz 665-2810
Chris Scottellaro 365-5668
Percussion
Rich Tralese 969-3201
Tom Tedrahn 752-8443 or
ctedrahn@ameritech.net
Billy Williams 542-0098
w_d.williams@yahoo.com
Dave O’Fallon 687-3132
davideofallon@aol.com
Adam Cowger (218) 791-9625
acowger@gmail.com
Other Resources
Wheaton College 752-5567
College of DuPage 858-2800
Jerry Evans School of Music 359-7725
www.jeschoolofmusic.com
*If no area code is listed, it is 630
*All teachers with an area code other than 630 teach in the Wheaton area.
**If you know of teachers that are not listed, please let me know.
2015 – 2016 EDISON BAND
QUARTERLY REQUIREMENTS & GRADING
25% – Full Band Rehearsals –The following Essential Standards will be evaluated (rubric below) during band
rehearsal:
-10 points Stage Presentation
-10 points Balance/Blend
-10 points Music Appreciation and Etiquette
-10 points Care and Maintenance
-10 points Planning and Time Management
25% – Attendance at all Edison Performances
(100 points each performance – rubric below)
25% – Band Lessons – The following Essential Standards will be evaluated (rubric below) during band
lessons:
-10 points Rhythm
-10 points Fluency of Technique
-10 points Tone Quality
-10 points Musicianship and Interpretation
-10 points Intonation
5% – Written Work (concert reflection, music theory, music history)
10% – Scales/Rudiments (10 points each scale/rudiment – rubric below)
10% – Weekly Practice Reflections
ESSENTIAL STANDARDS GRADING SCALE
(Full Band, Band Lesson, Band Performances)
1–3
Seldom
demonstrates learning
targets during
rehearsals, lessons
and performances
GRADING SCALE
A
100 - 90
B
89 - 80
C
79 - 70
D
69 - 60
F
59 – 50
4–6
Sometimes
demonstrates learning
targets during
rehearsals, lessons
and performances
7–9
Often
demonstrates learning
targets during
rehearsals, lessons
and performances
10
Consistently
demonstrates learning
targets during
rehearsals, lessons
and performances
EDISON BAND 2015 – 2016 CALENDAR
SEPTEMBER
18 – 8th Grade Band Perform at WWSHS Football Game (8)
OCTOBER
3 – IMEA Band/Orchestra Auditions, Yorkville Middle School (interested 6,7,8)
22 – Band/Jazz Band Concert, 7:00 pm (6, 7, 8, Jazz)
27 – 8th Grade Band Step-Up Day at WWSHS with evening concert, 7:30 pm (8)
NOVEMBER
21* – IMEA Festival (Those who qualify) *This is the first day of Thanksgiving Break.
DECEMBER
10 – Band/Jazz Band Concert, 7:00 pm (6, 7, 8, Jazz)
11 – Band/Orchestra Grade School Tour (8)
FEBRUARY
TBA (1, 2, or 3) – 7th Grade Band Workshop at WWSHS, 8:00 am – 11:15 am (7)
20 – IGSMA Solo/Ensemble Contest (6, 7, 8)
MARCH
5 – IGSMA District Organizational Jazz Band Contest (Jazz)
10 – Band/Jazz Band Concert, 7:00 pm (6, 7, 8, Jazz)
12 – IGSMA District Organizational Band Contest (8)
TBA – Band Clinic at VanderCook College of Music (7)
APRIL
12 – 6th Grade Southside Rehearsal, 3:30-4:30 pm, Hubble MS (6)
13 – Southside Band Festival, 7:30 pm, WWSHS (6)
MAY
TBA– Kane County Cougars Game Performance of National Anthem (6, 7, 8)
25 – Band/Jazz Band Concert, 7:00 pm (6, 7, 8, Jazz)
30 – Memorial Day Parade (6, 7, 8)
6=6th Grade Band
7=7th Grade Band
8=8th Grade Band
Jazz=Jazz Band
*Please check Synergy or Mrs. Carr’s Teacher Page (on the
Edison Website) to read a copy of the band handbook before
completing this form* (Please return to Mrs. Carr)
Parent & Student Information
Student Name: (Print) _______________________________________
Grade: ______________
Instrument: ________________________
Brand of Instrument: _________________________________________
Serial Number of Instrument: _________________________
Parent/Guardian Name(s) and best daytime phone number: (Print)
1)____________________________________________________________
2)____________________________________________________________
Parent Email (please print neatly):
___________________________________________________________
I (the parent/guardian) have read through the Edison Middle School Handbook with
my child. We are aware of the expectations within the handbook and the performance
dates on the band calendar.
Parent/Guardian signature:_____________________________________
Student signature: _____________________________________________
Throughout the school year, I may be able to assist with:
Organizing Fundraising Product the evening of the December Band Concert____________
Chaperoning_________
Drive equipment/instruments to off-site performances __________