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Band/CHOIR PARENTS' MEETING

October, 15thth, 7:00 p.m.KLO Library

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What To Expect Tonight:

New? Meet Your Music Directors

Music Department Philosophy

KLO Music Courses Year in Review for

Each Grade Communication

SMARTMUSIC Fundraising

Sign up volunteers Charmaine Brade-

Nixon

STRATFORD & EDMONTON TRIP INFO – Gr. 7 Parents “Free to Leave”

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YOUR MUSIC DIRECTORS

Mr. Chris Perry

Mrs. Pam Samaddar

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Ecole KLO Middle School Music Program Philosophy We believe music is an integral part of a

student’s overall education.  We strive to establish, for every student,

a lasting relationship with music that provides satisfaction, enjoyment, and personal growth during the middle school years and throughout life. 

We involve students in musical experiences both as music makers and as listeners. 

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Ecole KLO Middle School Music Program Philosophy

The learning of music is sequential.  The curriculum is based on developing skills in the

elements of music - performing, describing, and creating. 

We recognize and accommodate students’ different music aptitudes using a variety of learning modes and cognitive processes.

Through music lessons, we engage students in developing the Attributes of a Learner - Learner, Thinker, Innovator, Colloborator & Contributor

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A comprehensive music program has many components: Includes meaningful music experiences Develop creative abilities of each student Provide a variety of music to enhance understanding

of other cultures Develop basic music skills Enhance learning through correlation with other

academic areas Share music achievement through performances Develop positive attitude toward the art of music Encourage participation and appreciation of music

as an adult

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SKILLS FOR SUCCESS IN LIFE

Discipline

Commitment

Responsibility

Goal-Setting

Dedication

Leadership

CreativitySensitivityCommunicationTeamworkCooperation

There are many benefits that build character and develop life skills by playing in a musical ensemble.

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Band 7Periods 1, 3 & 5

Mrs. Pam Samaddar

Music Director

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First Lessons’ Evening

Thank you to:

KSS student clinicians, Jeff and his staff at Wentworth, Kelly from Valley Wind & Reed, KLO students who volunteered

KLO staff – for sharing their classrooms! Mr. Perry

Great turn out! Helped get students off to a terrific start!

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First 3 Weeks - Band 7

How Did It Go?

Despite late start, doing very well! Almost all students have learned first 5 notes All classes sound strong for playing into 3 weeks Sectional rehearsals brass (Th) & woodwinds (Tu)

Will keep sectionals until Winter Concert! “Percussion - Wednesday at lunch starting next week!

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CurriculumDetails for Grade 7 Program are outlined in our Band 7 Handbook on both KLO & Mrs. S’s Websites

Focus on goal of SD23 to engage students as 21st Century learners collaborators, contributors, thinkers learners and innovator

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Performances

Winter - December 17th, 2014

Education Week Showcase (Gr. 7 only) March 11th

Spring - June 16th, 2015 Festivals – Jazz / Kiwanis Gr. 8 Tour (Late Feb) + Stratford Exchange

Opportunity (May 3rd-9th) Gr. 9 Edmonton Trip Glenmore FFN? (Gr. 7) – Early June

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SMARTMUSIC

A Demo!Any problems email us!

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Band 8

Concert Band 8 & 9

Combo 9

Jazz Band 8 & 9

Choir

Mr. Perry

Music Director

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KLO CHOIR

OUR GOALS: To enjoy singing

together

To look for performance opportunities (e.g., Winter Concert, Kiwanis Festival, Grade 8 Tour & Grade 9 Tours – gr. 8 & 9 only)

REHEARSALS:

Lunch - Monday

After school - Wednesday

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LET’S KEEP IN TOUCH!

CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS YEARS JUPITER GRADES KLO NEWSLETTER EMAIL & ANNOUNCEMENTS ON SCHOOL

WEBSITE MRS. SAMADDAR’S WEBSITE

(pamsamaddar.weebly.com)

REMIND 101 – TEXT MESSAGES (Mr. Perry)

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Remind 101 w/ Mr. Perry

Jazz Combo (Wed): @klojc Jazz Band A (Mon/Thurs): @klojb9a Jazz Band B (Tues/Fri): @klojb9b Jazz Band 8a (Block 2): @klojb8a Jazz Band 8b (Block 4): @klojb8b Concert Band 8 (Block 6): @klocb8 Concert Band 9 (Block 7): @klocb9 Choir: @klochoir

One other way to Communicate

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FUNDRAISING

Why Fundraise?

1. To support your child’s music trips by means of individualized fundraising accounts.

2. To support music students/families in need.

3. To raise funds to help cover costs for the cleaning and repair of KLO’s Music Department instruments.

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Fundraising Timeline

Oct/Nov/December: Purdy’s

chocolates

Winter Concert: Selling of roses/t-

shirts/chocolates, cupcakes

January Bottle drive

March: Purdy’s Easter

Chocolates Bottle Drive

April: Garage Sale

June Concert Selling of roses/t-

shirts/chocolates, cupcakes

Other? Phonebook Delivery Raffle

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We need your support to make music available for ALL students!

Please sign up for fundraising events which you are able to help with.

Every little bit of time that you can donate is much

appreciated!

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Volunteer Sign Up

Fundraising

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Thank You for Joining Usand Involving Your Child in Music at KLO!!

Short Break….Stratford & Edmonton Trip info is next

Please feel free to leave if you are a grade 7 parent, however, if you are curious, you may stay )