1. Ms. Cino’s Music Classes
Elementary Music, Guitar, Orchestra, Band
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2. Elementary Music Supplies for 4th-5th graders
(2nd grade- no supplies, just smiling faces!)
Folder/binder
Pencil
Notebook paper
Staff paper (or staff book)
5th graders only will need the following:
Soprano Recorder
Essential Elements for Recorder Book 1

3. Elementary Chorus Directed by Ms. Cino
Auditions on Wednesday, October 4th
7:30-8:30 am
Rehearsals will take place Wednesday mornings from 7:30-8:30 am
Holiday Show performance is December 6th!!
Information to follow once child has been successfully auditioned.

4. Expectations Play age appropriate music designated by teacher
Read traditional music notation (and TAB for guitar)
Perform in concerts
Take care of assigned instrument
Demonstrate positive behaviors
Have fun!!

5. Class Discipline/Conduct Grades
Poor behavior such as talking, gum chewing, tardiness will not be tolerated
School discipline plan procedures will be followed
Students will lose instrument privileges if he/she does not demonstrate responsible behaviors and will be given an alternate assignment
Sign Behavior Contract
Talking Tickets- get 3, earn a B; get 6 earn a C, 7 or more phone call/conference

6. Materials ½” Black binder or black folder with prongs
Essential Elements Book 1
Plastic sheet protectors (10-20)
Pencil
Composition notebook or loose leaf paper
Staff book or manuscript paper
Instrument specific supplies (e.g. strings, reeds, medium guitar pick)- see handout
Black “Music MLK-8” Polo ( about $15, to be ordered at a later date)
Concert attire: black shirt, black shoes, and black pants.

7. Essential Elements Interactive Book 1
Guitar 1: Essential Elements for Guitar Book 1 (optional)
Guitar 2: Essential Elements for Guitar Book 2 (optional)
Orchestra 1: Essential Elements for Orchestra Book 1 for violin, viola, cello, bass
Orchestra 2: Essential Elements for Orchestra Book 2 and 3 for violin, viola, cello, bass
Band: Essential Elements for Band Book 1 for flute, clarinet, trombone, trumpet, combined percussion
ALL STUDENTS IN BAND AND ORCHESTRA MUST HAVE THEIR OWN BOOK!

8. Instrument Supplies Guitar: You must have a guitar pick everyday
Band and Orchestra- each instrument has specific additional supplies.
Bring your supplies and INSTRUMENT to class!
This is part of the rehearsal preparedness grade (20%).

9. Orchestra
Strings
Shoulder rest
Rosin
Polishing/Cleaning Cloth

10. Guitar
Guitar Pick- Medium
Nylon Classical Strings

11. Band Clarinet Reeds and cork grease (Vandoren 3’s) Drum Sticks
Trombone/Trumpet Oil and Slide Grease
All: Polishing Cloth
All : Swab

12. Clarinet Reeds “Rico Royals” 2.5 or 3 are acceptable
“Vandoren” reeds 2.5 or 3 are preferred

13. Grading Procedures Home Learning 10% Performances 35% Class work 35%
Rehearsal Techniques 20%

14. Rehearsal Techniques
Having/Doing the following during each class/rehearsal
1) Instrument
2) Pencil
3) Book/Binder
4) Good behavior
5) Ready on time
20% of total academic grade

15. Performances
Performances are mandatory- 2 week notice must be given if a child is going to miss a performance. (Absence due to illness will require a note from parents.)
Holiday Show, Spring Concert and Fine Arts Night
Additional performances will be scheduled for selected groups. These are mandatory.

16. Home Learning
Home learning assignments will be sent home in the following ways:
1) Daily practice on the instrument (for those with one at home)
2) Writing music notes on staff paper
3) Assignment with instructions on my website
Access to (internet connection) is a must to complete home learning!

17. Written Work
All written assignments, such as research, must be written in the students own words.
Plagiarized content will receive and F.

18. Instruments and Care
The child is responsible for the assigned instrument.
Any damage caused by irresponsible behavior will result in the replacement or repair of the instrument paid for by the parents.
Sign Instrument Responsibility Form
Students are encouraged to purchase their own instrument but PLEASE SEE ME BEFORE PURCHASING AN INSTRUMENT. INSTRUMENTS PURCHASED ONLINE ARE NOT ENCOURAGED. (They may be cheaper but you get what you pay for.)

19. Donations Extra supplies are always welcome! Tissue Paper Towels
Rosin, Reeds, Strings, picks, etc.
Copy paper
Hand sanitizer
Thank you!