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Transcript of MUSIC DEPARTMENT PARENTS' MEETING October, 7 th, 7:00 p.m. KLO Library.
MUSIC DEPARTMENT PARENTS' MEETING
October, 7th, 7:00 p.m.
KLO Library
Our Goals Tonight: Meet Your Music Directors Brief Philosophy of the KLO Music Dept. KLO Music Department Courses Guidelines/Assessment/Curriculum A Year in Review – Traditions the Same? Different? Future Plans for KLO Music Dept Communication Fundraising
Sign up volunteers (In Room 2) – gr. 7 upon leaving; gr. 8 & 9 at end of meeting
Parent Reps for Each Grade Fundraising
EDMONTON TRIP Gr. 7 Parents May Depart from Meeting (Remember to
sign up to volunteer in Room 2)
YOUR MUSIC DIRECTORS
Mr. Tom Klassen
Mrs. Pam Samaddar
Ecole KLO Middle School Music Program Philosophy
The Ecole KLO Middle School Music Department believes that: Music is an integral part of a student’s overall
education. The KLO Music Program, grades 7-9, strives 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.
Students are involved in musical experiences both as music makers and as listeners.
Ecole KLO Middle School Music Program Philosophy
The learning of music is sequential. The curriculum is based on developing
skills in the areas of the elements of music, performing, describing, and creating.
We recognize that students have differences in music aptitudes.
To accommodate these differences, we emphasize that students learn by using a variety of learning modes and cognitive processes.
A comprehensive music program has many components:
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 attitudes toward the art of music encourage participation and appreciation of
music as an adult
SKILLS FOR SUCCESS IN LIFE
Participating in MUSIC may not lead to a professional career, however, there are many benefits that build character and develop life skills by performing in a musical ensemble.
The following is just a small sample of SKILLS FOR LIFE!
DisciplineCommitmentResponsibilityGoal-SettingDedicationLeadership
CreativitySensitivityCommunicationTeamworkCooperation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0JKCYZ8hngWatch “How Playing a Musical Instrument Benefits the Brain” TedEd
Band 7Periods 5, 6 & 7
Mrs. Pam SamaddarMusic Director
First Lessons’ Evening It was a huge success!
Thank you to KSS student clinicians, KSS & KLO Chris Perry – scheduling KSS students Local music stores – Valley Wind & Reed,
Wentworth KLO staff – for sharing their classrooms! Mr. Klassen – on hand for support
First Weeks of Band 7 How Did It Go?
Amazing and fun! Almost all students have learned first 5 notes As in past years, classes sound strong only playing less
than a month. Sectional rehearsals about every 2 weeks, rotating
Details for Grade 7 Program are outlined in our Band 7 Handbook & Mrs. Samaddar’s website
http:pamsamaddar.weebly.com
Choir 7-9
Band 8
Band 9
Jazz
Mr. KlassenMusic Director
M BLOCK/ CHOIR
Mrs. Samaddar (Grade 7) Mr. Klassen (Gr. 8 & 9
Mentor/CoachRelationship
Choral Experience
21st Century
Tools
Our Goals: To enjoy singing
together
To look for performance opportunities for service within our community
Explore a variety of repertoire
Grow our vocal talents!
KLO CHOIR
M Block(Possibly extended into lunch hours or outside timetable closer to performances)
New scheduling format this year
Honour Jazz
Band 8 & 9• They fall within the time
table this year. • There are 2 grade bands, 2
grade 9 bands• One combined grade 9 JB• One Grade 8 Honours JB on
Tuesday and Thursday morning
Our Music Learning Destination Communicated to Students in Class
I can problem solve, think critically, and make suitable decisions through my experiences in band
I can build my literacy skills in music and I can especially show my familiarity with the conventions of written music
I can connect the knowledge I gain through my experiences in music with other aspects of my life
I can show my understanding and appreciation of artistic and aesthetic expression
I can demonstrate independence, self-motivation and a positive self-image
Our Music Targets, Cont’d… I can cooperate with others to create, explore and
express music I can explore, create, and interpret self-awareness
and global understanding through the study of music and the music traditions of various cultures
I can show discipline and confidence during occasions that require focussed and sustained practice
I can appreciate the role of music in society I can explore opportunities for lifelong pursuits in
music such as in recreation, a career or as a performer or audience member
Assessment in Band 7-9 Practice Records – two components:
tracking practice & reflection
Band 7 Work Ethic Chart – specific descriptors for G, S & N
BAND 7 INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PERFORMANCE RATING SCALE – categories: sound production, notes, rhythm, musical expression, posture/positioning, musical literacy
SMARTMUSIC A wonderful online tool that supports
students greatly with technique and repertoire
So many resources available for the entire family (method books, sight reading exercises, concert musuic, technique, choral warm ups…)
Inexpensive - $40 yearly subscription
Future Plans KLO Music Dept.
• Scheduling at all grades• Continue to grow choral
program• Establish parent booster
club for next school year.• Vote in the following:
President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, Public Relations
LET’S KEEP IN TOUCH!
Coming soon for communication! JUPITER GRADES – in midst of setting up (Samaddar & Klassen)
KLO Parent Newsletter (KLO Website) Pam Samaddar – Assessment:
Freshgrade Email:
Performances Winter - December 9th (Silent Auction 6-7) Concert 7-8:15
Spring - June 15th
Other: Gr. 7 - KLO 3rd Annual Show & Share? Glenmore
FFN Choir – PAC Craft Fair Nov. 28, KGH, TBA Gr. 8 – Elementary Tours; first week of March Gr. 9 – Edmonton Trip Date: May 9th-13th, 2016
FundraisingPURDY’S
Volunteers needed to sort goods on Nov. 30, 2015.
Order deadline Nov. 16 Organizer submits order with Purdy’s on
Nov. 23 Chocolates arrive at KLO, Nov. 27 Sorting on Nov. 30 Students deliver to their folks on Dec. 1
SILENT AUCTION - WINTER CONCERT
Volunteers Needed: Going to businesses and getting nice
things to sell Setting up donations/tables in Cougar
Den after school Designing auction sheets (Mrs.
Samaddar) Supervision of tables 6-7 (supervision
during concert – KLO staff?)
Silent Auction closes at 7:00 p.m. Concert begins“Winners read out at end of concert
WINTER CONCERT DONATIONS AT THE DOOR
Concert tickets –by donation as in past years Volunteers needed for
collecting donations at gym doors
Volunteers needed for reception
ONE SPRING BOTTLE DRIVE?
Is there enough support for this to happen? Mrs. S will organizae if there is
Volunteer Sign Up In Mrs. S’s English Room
Fundraising
Sign up for volunteer “jobs” in Mrs. Samaddar’s English room
Grade 7’s Choral & Instrumental – Free to leave
Edmonton Trip Very similar to last year
3 elementary school concerts Tour of science museum? Clinic at the university West Edmonton mall Dinner theatre
Need chaperones for the trip
Thank You for Attending!Please seriously consider volunteering!
Please sign up in room 2 before you leave tonight.
We will also send out invitations to those not in attendance this evening.