Ann Antolini School Instrumental Music Program Allison Zalneraitis, Director 2015-2016 Handbook 2015-2016 Concert Dates Winter Concert: January 14, 2016 6th Grade Band; 5th & 6th Grade Chorus All-District Chorus Concert: TBD 5th and 6th Grade Chorus at Northwest Regional 7 6th Spring Concert: May 23, 2016 Grade Band; 5th and 6th Grade Chorus 5th Grade Concert: June 2, 2016 5th Grade Band Mission Statement The instrumental program at Ann Antolini School will develop musical knowledge and skills through performing music at the 5th and 6th grade level. Through small group lessons and a full band experience, the students will develop technical abilities on an instrument. In addition to performance skills, an understanding of history and culture, music appreciation, social and emotional development, selfdiscipline, self-esteem, cooperation, and creativity will be fostered through a variety of activities related to the musical works being studied by the instrumental students. The instrumental music program at Ann Antolini School is designed for all 5th and 6th grade students at all ability levels. 2 Ann Antolini School Instrumental Music Program 489-4169 Allison Zalneraitis, Director zalneraitisa@newhtfd.org Lessons and Ensembles The following instruments will be offered to all band students: Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Trumpet, French horn, Trombone, Euphonium, and Percussion (drums and mallets). Each band student will receive 1 half-hour small-group lesson per week during the school day. Small-group lessons help students to improve skill required on their specific instrument. Students are responsible for making up any class work missed while they are in their lesson. Band helps to develop large ensemble skills and well as further improve instrumental performance skills. All rehearsals are held after school. Ensemble Rehearsal Schedule 5th Grade Band Thursdays 3:00-4:00 Begins November 5th and ends after the June concert 6th Grade Band Wednesdays 3:00-4:00 Begins September 2nd and ends after the May concert Material for lessons and ensembles: their instrument, pencil, lesson book, band music. Lesson and Ensemble Attendance All instrumental students are required to participate in lessons and band practice. All instrumental students are required to attend all concerts for which they rehearsed. For each concert missed, the band grade will be lowered. All instrumental students are required to attend all lessons. If a test is being given in class, the student may arrange a make-up lesson. All instrumental students still attend lessons even if they do not have their instrument. In the event that students forget their instrument, they must see Miss Zalneraitis immediately. School instruments may be available for use during the lesson. 3 Practice 5th grade instrumental students should practice at least 15-20 minutes per day, 5 days per week. 6th grade instrumental students should practice at least 30 minutes per day, 5 days per week. All students should record their practice time in the practice chart and have the chart signed by a parent or guardian before each lesson. Practice records will be checked at each lesson. All students will need: - a quiet space - a music stand - a regularly scheduled practice time (ex. before dinner or bed, break from homework, after snack) Instrument Storage All instruments may be stored in the band room during the day of a lesson or band rehearsal. No instruments are to be left in the school building over night. Method Books 5th grade woodwind and brass: Standard of Excellence Book 1 (red) 6th grade woodwind and brass: Standard of Excellence Book 1 (red) All percussion students: Breeze Easy Book 1 (green) ALL French horn students: Standard of Excellence Book 1 for TRUMPET Specific Instrumental Needs: Flute: cleaning/tuning rod; light handkerchief for cleaning Clarinet: 3 reeds (Gr. 5 – size 2; Gr. 6 – size 2.5); cork grease; cleaning swab Oboe: 3 medium soft reeds; cleaning swab Saxophone: 3 reeds (Gr. 5 – size 2; Gr. 6 – size 2.5); cork grease; swab Trumpet: valve oil; tuning slide grease; mouthpiece brush French horn: valve oil; tuning slide grease; mouthpiece brush Trombone: slide cream; spray bottle; tuning slide grease; mouthpiece brush Euphonium: valve oil; tuning slide grease; mouthpiece brush Percussion: Vic Firth SD1 general drum sticks 4 Concert Dress Girls: White dress shirt, black skirt below the knee, or black dress slacks, dark tights or socks, dark shoes. Boys: White dress shirt, black dress slacks, dark socks, dark dress shoes. Private Lessons Private lessons are a great way to further increase instrumental learning. Studying with a professional musician who plays the same instrument provides an excellent idea of how the instrument really sounds. See Miss Zalneraitis for a list of private teachers in the area. Allison Zalneraitis Band Director, Ann Antolini School Amanda Shaw Principal, Ann Antolini School 5 Parent-Student Agreement I have read the handbook and understand all of the policies of the Antolini School Band Program. I understand that I must abide by the policies in order to make band a successful and musically enriching experience for all those involved. Student name __________________________________ Student Signature _______________________________ Parent Signature ________________________________ Date ________________ Please sign, detach and return this form by September 2nd. 6