THE BAND PROGRAM
2015 - 2016
Dave MessickBand Director
Wilde Lake Middle School
Braeden Brooks
BAND CLASSES
Full Band Rehearsals Every Day 50 Minutes Embedded In The Academic Schedule Concert Band and Wind Ensemble Repertoire
Section Rehearsals Once A Week 50 Minutes Pull Out Schedule From All Classes 5 Week R0tataion
Grading Policy
• Full Band Participation40%
• Sectional Participation25%
• Performance Assessments25%
• Home Practice10%
Come To Class With:
AgendaInstrumentMusic & FolderMethod BookPencil
Practice Method
Warm UpRepertoire
• Count and Clap• Name the Notes• Finger and Name• Perform
Home PracticeAll students are expected to practice a
minimum of 6 days a week.
There is no time requirement for practicing!
Students will complete the weekly practice chart based on the success of each practice session.
Practice charts must be signed by a parent in order to be valid for credit.
Dennis Mercer 9/3/15Momma Mercer
Blue Book P. 10Mini & Tonic
Blue Book P. 10Scale Pattern 1
Blue Book P. 10Major Scale
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Required Materials All Students Must Have the Correct
Method Book
Concert BandAccent on Achievement
Symphonic Band & Wind Ensemble
Foundations from Superior Performance
Required Materials All Students Must Have the Correct
Method Book
Instrument
Music Stand
Smart Music OR Tuner & Metronome
Smart Music• Students can read their sheet music for Band on
the computer screen.• Students play along with professional recordings of
the piece.• Program tells the students which notes were played
correctly and which were wrong.• Program detects intonation and rhythmic
inaccuracies.• Mr. Messick can monitor student activity with the
program!
SMART MUSIC Software for Band
PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENTSMonthly Playing Tests On Material From the Syllabus
Quarterly reflections on professional, community, college, or high school instrumental performances.
Concert Uniforms
• The Blue performing arts shirts are to be worn at all performances this year.
• The type of pants/skirts will be determined based on the level of formality of each performance.– Khakis– Jeans– Black
• All students are to buy a Blue performing arts shirt.• Order forms are found on the band website.• Shirts are $16.• Orders will be collected the 1st week of school.• Pay with credit card online if you wish.
Private Lessons
We live in an area rich with musical resources…
Visit the resources tab on the band website to find the howard county private teacher list
G/T Band & All State
• Information is located under the G/T Band and All State tab on the WLMS Band Website.
• Please encourage your child to audition if he practices consistently and shows a moderate level of responsibility.
• Mr. Messick will give the final nomination.
• All Wind Ensemble students will take the audition this year.
• Extra Credit is awarded to students who take auditions.
Anne Arundel3%
Baltimore8%
Frederick1%
Howard46%
Montgomery33%
Private Schools4%
2012 All State Jr. Band Allegany Anne Arundel
Baltimore Baltimore City
Calvert Caroline
Carroll Cecil
Charles Dorcester
Frederick Garrett
Harford Howard
Montgomery Prince George's
Private Schools Queen Anne's
St. Mary's Somerset
Talbot Washington
Wicomico Worcester
Solo and Ensemble Festival
• ALL STUDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO PARTICIPATE.
• One great performance opportunity.
• Students gain teamwork skills and refine their performance skills through the preparation for this event.
• Extra Credit is awarded to students who participate.
Helpful Hints
The best times to ask Mr. Messick a question are first thing in the morning or last thing in the afternoon.
The Band Room should be the first stop in the morning and the last stop in the afternoon. Instruments are kept in the Band Room, not in lockers.
Parents: photocopy your kid’s music at first sight of it. (This will save time in the event your child loses his music.)
Label EVERYTHING!!!!
Take out a rider on your insurance policy if you own the instrument and it is of substantial value.
Encourage your kids to practice and perform for the family often.
Performing Arts Boosters
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Entry Level InstrumentsFlute
Etude Model EFL – 100 Student Flute$150
Trumpet Etude Model ETR – 100 Student Trumpet$150
Trombone Etude Model ETB – 100 Student Trombone$150
Alto Saxophone Etude EAS – 100 Student Alto Saxophone$400
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Retail Stores to Rent & Buy
Wood Bridge Music Shop9251 Baltimore National Pike Ellicott City, MD 21042(410) 203-9663
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Retail Stores to Rent & Buy
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Stu’s Music ShopMaryland 140Westminster(410) 848-7585
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Retail Stores to Rent & Buy
Coffey Music31 East Main Street Westminster, MD 21157(410) 876-1045
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Menchey Music Services, Inc.2444 Broad AvenueLutherville-Timonium(410) 453-6635
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