Band Parent MeetingBand Parent Meeting

Tuesday, May 1, 2012Tuesday, May 1, 2012

7 PM7 PM

Instrument Interview/DriveInstrument Interview/Drive

Be sure to sign up tonightBe sure to sign up tonight Parent Name (first/last)Parent Name (first/last) Student Name (first/last)Student Name (first/last) Student 6 Digit ID (Lunch #)Student 6 Digit ID (Lunch #) Contact Phone NumberContact Phone Number Current Email AddressCurrent Email Address Instrument Family Preference (WWD/BRS/PRC)Instrument Family Preference (WWD/BRS/PRC)

Make note of the time you have requested on Make note of the time you have requested on the “Band Instrument Drive” flyerthe “Band Instrument Drive” flyer

IntroductionsIntroductions

Michael RobertsMichael Roberts Director of BandsDirector of Bands Honor BandHonor Band 66thth Grade Grade

Woodwinds/PercussionWoodwinds/Percussion FluteFlute ClarinetClarinet OboeOboe BassoonBassoon SaxophoneSaxophone PercussionPercussion

Assistant DirectorAssistant Director

Joseph SlusserJoseph Slusser Assistant Director of Assistant Director of

BandsBands

Symphonic BandSymphonic Band Concert BandConcert Band 66thth Grade Grade

BrassBrass TrumpetTrumpet French HornFrench Horn TromboneTrombone EuphoniumEuphonium TubaTuba

Why Dulles Middle School?Why Dulles Middle School?

Offer same academic courses as GT Offer same academic courses as GT Academy & other schoolsAcademy & other schools

Most collectively experienced Most collectively experienced staff/administration in FBISDstaff/administration in FBISD

Community = Elementary together, Community = Elementary together, Middle School together, High SchoolMiddle School together, High School

Safe & Secure learning environmentSafe & Secure learning environmentTradition of Excellence = Astro’s Tradition of Excellence = Astro’s

Game!Game!

Why Band?Why Band? Positive Peer Group during development years (Band Family)Positive Peer Group during development years (Band Family) Interest in Music (reading music, instrument, performing)Interest in Music (reading music, instrument, performing) Emotional outlet Emotional outlet Teaches: discipline, coordination, logical reasoning, comprehension, Teaches: discipline, coordination, logical reasoning, comprehension,

communication, symbol recognition, problem solving, conceptualization, communication, symbol recognition, problem solving, conceptualization, and emotional developmentand emotional development

Long Tradition of ExcellenceLong Tradition of Excellence New FacilitiesNew Facilities Experienced staff with diverse musical backgroundsExperienced staff with diverse musical backgrounds

Band will showcase the BEST your child has to offer Band will showcase the BEST your child has to offer the world.the world.

""Schools with "exemplary" and "recognized" ratings in the Schools with "exemplary" and "recognized" ratings in the state accountability system have higher average student state accountability system have higher average student enrollment in fine arts courses than do "low-performing" enrollment in fine arts courses than do "low-performing" schools”schools”

-Houston Chronicle report from Day 56 of the 80-Houston Chronicle report from Day 56 of the 80thth Texas LegislatureTexas Legislature

Viking Band BoostersViking Band Boosters

11stst Middle School Middle School Booster Club for Booster Club for FBISDFBISD

Membership Drive at Membership Drive at start of next yearstart of next year

Support the DMS Support the DMS Band studentsBand students

Officers for 2012-Officers for 2012-20132013

President President

Kristine FisselerKristine Fisseler

Vice President Vice President

Yvette JohnYvette John

Co-Treasurers Co-Treasurers Jennifer Mockaitis & Julie Jennifer Mockaitis & Julie

ZimmermanZimmerman

Secretary Secretary

Johnette RosenbalmJohnette Rosenbalm

Frequently Asked QuestionsFrequently Asked QuestionsQ:Q: Do I have to have previous experience?Do I have to have previous experience?A:A: NO.NO.

Q:Q: Can I still participate in Athletics/Activities?Can I still participate in Athletics/Activities?A:A: YESYES

Q:Q: How do I choose an Instrument?How do I choose an Instrument?A:A: Instrument Interview/DriveInstrument Interview/Drive

Q:Q: How much does Band cost?How much does Band cost?A:A: Instrument rental, maintaining of supplies, band t-shirt, private lessons, parties, Instrument rental, maintaining of supplies, band t-shirt, private lessons, parties, *FBISD school owned instrument “maintenance fee” per school year.*FBISD school owned instrument “maintenance fee” per school year.

Q:Q: What after school requirements are there for Band?What after school requirements are there for Band?A:A: Private Lessons (if you participate/Optional), 2-4 after school rehearsals for the entire Private Lessons (if you participate/Optional), 2-4 after school rehearsals for the entire

yearyear1 Dec, 1 March, 2 May – all in preparation of concerts (1 hour each)1 Dec, 1 March, 2 May – all in preparation of concerts (1 hour each)

Q:Q: How often do I have to practice?How often do I have to practice?A:A: You have chosen this journey, hopefully you will be motivated to practice daily. You have chosen this journey, hopefully you will be motivated to practice daily.

Instruments are required to go home and return to school daily. Students will be Instruments are required to go home and return to school daily. Students will be given NEW information to be reinforced at home DAILY. We are not a free storage given NEW information to be reinforced at home DAILY. We are not a free storage facility for your instrument.facility for your instrument.

Class ScheduleClass Schedule

MathMath ELA (English/Language Arts)ELA (English/Language Arts) Social StudiesSocial Studies LunchLunch ScienceScience PE/Kick Start (highly recommended!)PE/Kick Start (highly recommended!) BandBand

*All Classes meet daily for 55 minutes*All Classes meet daily for 55 minutes

66thth Grade Band Classes Grade Band Classes

FluteFlute Clarinet/SaxophoneClarinet/Saxophone Oboe/BassoonOboe/Bassoon TrumpetTrumpet French HornFrench Horn TromboneTrombone Euphonium/TubaEuphonium/Tuba PercussionPercussion

RobertsRoberts RobertsRoberts RobertsRoberts SlusserSlusser SlusserSlusser SlusserSlusser SlusserSlusser RobertsRoberts

InstrumentsInstruments

FluteFlute Woodwind FamilyWoodwind Family Highest pitchedHighest pitched Soft lower lipsSoft lower lips Player provides Player provides

resistanceresistance Finger dexterityFinger dexterity Rent to ownRent to own Start 20-30Start 20-30 Melodic instrumentMelodic instrument Band & Full Band & Full

OrchestraOrchestra

InstrumentsInstruments

ClarinetClarinet WoodwindWoodwind Uses reedsUses reeds Thinner lipsThinner lips Upper teethUpper teeth Finger DexterityFinger Dexterity Rent to ownRent to own Start 20-30Start 20-30 Melodic instrumentMelodic instrument Band & Full Band & Full

OrchestraOrchestra

InstrumentsInstruments

OboeOboe WoodwindWoodwind Double ReedDouble Reed Lessons RequiredLessons Required Soloistic playingSoloistic playing Whatever it takesWhatever it takes Diligent in schoolDiligent in school Finger DexterityFinger Dexterity 4 year commitment4 year commitment Melodic instrumentMelodic instrument Band & Full OrchestraBand & Full Orchestra Limited to 2 (school)Limited to 2 (school)

InstrumentsInstruments BassoonBassoon

WoodwindWoodwind Lowest pitched Lowest pitched Double reedDouble reed Lessons requiredLessons required Soloistic playingSoloistic playing Whatever it takesWhatever it takes Diligent in schoolDiligent in school Large hands/buildLarge hands/build Finger dexterityFinger dexterity 4 year commitment4 year commitment Melody & bass lineMelody & bass line Limited to 2-3 (school)Limited to 2-3 (school) Band & Full Orchestra Band & Full Orchestra

InstrumentsInstruments

SaxophoneSaxophone WoodwindWoodwind Uses reedsUses reeds Finger dexterityFinger dexterity Requires standing in 6Requires standing in 6thth

grade band classgrade band class Most expensive of wind Most expensive of wind

instruments instruments Rent to ownRent to own Limited to 6-8Limited to 6-8 Accompanying Accompanying

instrumentinstrument Band onlyBand only

InstrumentsInstruments

Trumpet/French Trumpet/French HornHorn BrassBrass Highest pitchedHighest pitched Thinner lipsThinner lips Lips produce soundLips produce sound Rent to ownRent to own Start 20-30 trumpetsStart 20-30 trumpets 6-8 Horns6-8 Horns Melodic instrumentMelodic instrument Band & Full OrchestraBand & Full Orchestra

InstrumentsInstruments Trombone/Euphonium/TubaTrombone/Euphonium/Tuba

BrassBrass Lowest pitchedLowest pitched Lips produce soundLips produce sound Full lipsFull lips Rent to ownRent to own Start 20-30 TromboneStart 20-30 Trombone 6-8 Euphonium (school 6-8 Euphonium (school

provides)provides) 3-4 Tuba (school provides)3-4 Tuba (school provides) Minimum finger coordinationMinimum finger coordination Diligent in school workDiligent in school work Euphonium/Tuba start on Euphonium/Tuba start on

TromboneTrombone Accompanying instrumentAccompanying instrument Band & Full OrchestraBand & Full Orchestra

InstrumentsInstruments PercussionPercussion

Most expensiveMost expensive Rent to ownRent to own Limited to 8-10Limited to 8-10 4 year commitment4 year commitment Maturity/IndependenceMaturity/Independence Diligent in school workDiligent in school work Students stand at all timesStudents stand at all times Drum Set is NOT taughtDrum Set is NOT taught Lessons requiredLessons required Keyboard & SnareKeyboard & Snare Band & Full OrchestraBand & Full Orchestra

Instrument DriveInstrument DriveSaturday, May 5Saturday, May 5

8:30am-1pm & 2pm-4pm8:30am-1pm & 2pm-4pm

Sign Up for Appointment TONIGHTSign Up for Appointment TONIGHTParent & Student attendParent & Student attend10 minute Interview with Director10 minute Interview with DirectorChoose Instrument Choose Instrument

(no changes after day 1 of school)(no changes after day 1 of school)Meet with Music Store representativeMeet with Music Store representative

Order suppliesOrder supplies

InterviewInterview Arrive 5 minutes earlyArrive 5 minutes early Enter through Front Entrance of DMS Band HallEnter through Front Entrance of DMS Band Hall Band Hall – Waiting AreaBand Hall – Waiting Area Ensemble Rooms – Interview with DirectorsEnsemble Rooms – Interview with Directors CHARMS online info.CHARMS online info. Student may try any instrumentStudent may try any instrument Select instrument & turn in formSelect instrument & turn in form Meet with Music & Arts Representative before you leaveMeet with Music & Arts Representative before you leave

““Band nurtures the mind, body, and spirit.”Band nurtures the mind, body, and spirit.”

Interview – what we are looking Interview – what we are looking at:at:

Student will have long term success on instrumentStudent will have long term success on instrument All instruments are represented All instruments are represented

Flute, Clarinet, Trumpet, Trombone are 4 CORE Band InstrumentsFlute, Clarinet, Trumpet, Trombone are 4 CORE Band Instruments Finger dexterity (double jointed, mimic, right v. left handed)Finger dexterity (double jointed, mimic, right v. left handed) Foot tap/coordination (mimic)Foot tap/coordination (mimic) Teeth (braces in the future)Teeth (braces in the future) Over/Under bite issuesOver/Under bite issues Lips (size, tear drop)Lips (size, tear drop) Student interaction (communication/personality with adults)Student interaction (communication/personality with adults)

After the Interview: Music After the Interview: Music StoreStore

Meet with the Music Store Meet with the Music Store Representative – Music & Representative – Music & ArtsArts

Supply ListSupply List Recommended ListRecommended List Repair/MaintenanceRepair/Maintenance Investment: Quality v. CostInvestment: Quality v. Cost

Order suppliesOrder supplies Need supplies Day 1Need supplies Day 1 Rent to OwnRent to Own Contract InformationContract Information

Required SuppliesRequired Supplies Books Books

Rhythm MasterRhythm Master 5 Minute Music Theory5 Minute Music Theory 3 Ring Binder3 Ring Binder PencilPencil

Metronome (time reference)Metronome (time reference) Music Stand (for at home)Music Stand (for at home) Instrument (Quality!)Instrument (Quality!)

InstrumentInstrument MouthpieceMouthpiece ReedsReeds Reed casesReed cases LigatureLigature Cleaning KitCleaning Kit OilsOils Straps (neck, seat)Straps (neck, seat) Sticks/MalletsSticks/Mallets

Instrument Rental Instrument Rental InformationInformation

Sign Contract @ DriveSign Contract @ Drive Pay $20.00 for rentalPay $20.00 for rental 1 Free Book1 Free Book

Contract starts upon Contract starts upon delivery to Band Hall in delivery to Band Hall in AugustAugust

Insurance through Oct. Insurance through Oct. 11

No charges until Oct. 1No charges until Oct. 1

Order Supplies (books, reeds, Order Supplies (books, reeds, etc.)etc.)

Need for rentalNeed for rental Credit CardCredit Card

Not charged – for security Not charged – for security onlyonly

Security Deposit (if no Security Deposit (if no card)card)

$150-$250 if no credit card$150-$250 if no credit card Method of payment for Method of payment for

supplies other than supplies other than instrumentinstrument

All items are delivered to All items are delivered to DMS DMS

Monthly Rental after Oct. 1Monthly Rental after Oct. 1

Flutes/ClarinetsFlutes/Clarinets $47.61$47.61 Oboe/BassoonOboe/Bassoon FBISD: $80 per yearFBISD: $80 per year Alto SaxophoneAlto Saxophone $59.52$59.52 Trumpet/TromboneTrumpet/Trombone $35.70$35.70 French HornFrench Horn FBISD: $80 per yearFBISD: $80 per year EuphoniumEuphonium FBISD: $80 per yearFBISD: $80 per year TubaTuba FBISD: $80 per yearFBISD: $80 per year PercussionPercussion $59.52$59.52

Cost per month + insurance = high quality!Cost per month + insurance = high quality! High quality = Success!High quality = Success!

Band: WEEK ONEBand: WEEK ONE

Supplies Supplies Band Locker – supplies delivered to school Band Locker – supplies delivered to school Parent Meeting first week of schoolParent Meeting first week of school Insurance (rental/homeowners)Insurance (rental/homeowners)

Instrument DriveInstrument Drive

Sign up for an appointment TONIGHTSign up for an appointment TONIGHTSchedule Issues contact us ASAPSchedule Issues contact us ASAPCheck Check www.dmsvikingband.orgContact info:Contact info:

Mr. RobertsMr. Robertsmichael.roberts@fortbendisd.com

Mr. Slusser Mr. Slusser joseph.slusser@fortbendisd.com

Band Phone: 281-634-0054Band Phone: 281-634-0054

It’s NOT too late to Join Band!It’s NOT too late to Join Band!

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