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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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