OakRun Middle School New Braunfels Independent School District New Braunfels, Texas

Text/Materials for Concert Band Students:

Foundations For Superior Performance (Book for your instrument)
by: Richard Williams and Jeff King

Instrument
**Instrument supplies
Pencil
1 Box of Kleenex

**Flute Supplies: White handkerchief
**Oboe Supplies: 3 good reeds at all times; oboe swab, “water” case, reed case (holds at least 3 reeds), cork grease
**Bassoon Supplies: 3 good reeds at all times; bassoon swab, “water” case, reed case (holds at least 3 reeds), cork grease
**Clarinet supplies: 3 good reeds at all times, clarinet swab, cork grease; Check your mouthpiece--Do you have a 5RVLyre?
**Bass Clarinet: 3 good reeds at all times, tenor saxophone swab, cork grease
**Alto Saxophone: 3 good reeds at all times, saxophone swab, neck strap, cork grease; Check your mouthpiece--Do you have a Selmer C*?
**Trumpet, French horn, Euphonium, Tuba: Valve oil, slide grease, old “rag”, polish cloth (non-chemical)
**Trombone: Tuning slide grease, slide cream, SuperSlick water bottle, old “rag”, polish cloth (non-chemical)
**Percussion: We will have required percussion mallet bags with mallets and sticks available for purchase at the beginning of the year. Bags and mallets may range from $50-$100. We will let you know the exact cost at the beginning of the year and will send a note home regarding this as soon as possible.

 II.   Course Description:
        Intermediate Level Instrumental Music

III.  Course Objectives:
        A.    Display/Perform Proper Instrumental Technique
        B.    Knowledge/Use of Music Theory
        C.    Develop Critical Listening Skills
        D.    Broaden Self-expression
        E.    Opportunity for Cultural Growth
        F.    Develop Physical Conditioning
        G.    Develop Mental and Physical Discipline

IV.    Home Practice: Amount of Time:  1 & 1/2 hours to 2 hours per week.  (20 minutes per day)

V.    Course Requirements:  Participation in both the classroom and in concert; written worksheets; Composition project; Auditions for Middle School Band; Playing perfectly 7of the 12 major scales used in a typical band setting.

VI.   Grading Policy
Students will receive a numerical grade in band.  Grades are based on  written tests, playing  tests, written work, and performances.
Grades include the following: Written , Playing, Performances, Concerts, unless otherwise noted
NBISD Grade Weight Policy is used: Homework = 10%, Daily Grade = 45%, Major Grade = 45%

VII.  Band Uniform:

Concert Band students will need two different uniforms:
1. Band Concerts and Contests:
**Band Polo Shirt (tucked in)
Long Black Pants
Black Belt, if needed
Black Closed-toe shoes (Shoes must be all black dress-type shoes)
Black Socks--Long enough to hide ankle/leg when sitting.

2. Parades/Pep Rallies/Band Picture
**Band Polo Shirt (tucked in)
Long Blue Jeans(No patches, designs, or “baggy” jeans; no shorts/capris)
Belt, if needed.
Tennis Shoes (Sports Shoes)
White Socks (Long or short okay)
Students will wear a required band polo shirt that is to be worn for all formal and informal events.
Band shirts can be purchased from ORMS Directors.

VIII. Private Lessons
    A.   Location:  OAKRUN, NBMS, NBHS
    B. Time:  Mutual time set by instructor and parent
    C.  Some lessons may be taught during band class.

IX. Extended Information:

• Students in this band will march as part of the OakRun Middle School Band in the Comal County Fair Parade.
• Students in this band will be required to attend and perform in all concerts of the OakRun Middle School Concert Band.
• Students may have the opportunity to participate in Solo and Ensemble Contest and region band.
• Students in this band will march with the OakRun Middle School Band in the Kindermasken Parade in the spring.
• Students in this band must be eligible according to UIL rules in order to participate in Solo and Ensemble Contest and region band auditions.

IX.  Conference times--See CONTACT US for conference times.

A little more information regarding the OakRun Concert Band program:

1. Concert Band meets as a regular class during the day.
2. Students in this band must have completed one year of beginner band, and play the level of music required for this band (determined through auditions in the spring prior to the year in which student will be participating in the Concert Band)
3. Students attending OakRun Middle School and have signed up for band have been placed by ability level in Concert Band and will include
   a certain number of students who play flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinet, bass clarinet, saxophone, trumpet, french horn, trombone, euphonium, tuba, and percussion.
4. After-school rehearsals are not required in the OakRun Concert Band.
5. A minimum of 20 minutes daily of home practice is suggested for normal progress.
6. There will be concerts given by Concert Band students throughout the school year.  Students will be required to be in attendance at all concerts.
7. Some of the very  large, expensive instruments are owned by the school and may be issued at a nominal fee to students selected to play that instrument. (Mouthpiece and Supplies to be supplied by student)
8. Arrangements should be made for students to have their instruments by the first day of school
9. Band begins the first day of school. We will begin playing on day 2.