1. RDMS Concert & Cadet Bands
Welcome to the RDMS
Music Department Family!
New musical challenges
Diverse and more complex repertoire
Concentration on tone through musical interpretation and expression
Encouragement to be the best player possible!

2. Instruments
Students responsible for all supplies necessary for their individual instrument
Instruments need to be in good working condition at all times
Percussionists should have sticks and a drum pad or snare drum to practice on.
All instrument cases must be labeled with students’ name
Students are expected to have their instrument and music folder on their assigned band day.

3. Skills Acquired in Band
Collaborative – students work as a team
Problem solving – How to make the music and individual instrumental parts sound better?
Higher Order Thinking – Analysis, synthesis, evaluation
Musical and behavioral discipline
Organization & Responsibility
Students transfer skills to academic world!!!

4. Social Skills Acquired in Band
Students develop confidence!
Self Esteem improves
A sense of belonging develops – Students are part of the RDMS music family
Ability to communicate with students and teachers
Tolerance and respect for all!

5. Schedule
Students will have a small group band class once every 4 day rotation during their physical education class
Students will not be penalized for any activities they miss in gym or health
Extended Full Group Rehearsals will be scheduled for each band to rehearse as complete ensembles

6. Practicing Practicing breeds success!!!!
Students should practice 30 minutes per day, five days a week
Set reasonable practice goals. A little time on the instrument is better than none!
Private lessons can really make the difference! A wonderful investment in learning. Contact Mrs. Zintel for teacher recommendations.

7. Bergen County Band Auditions: October 16, 2018
Applications due: September 26th!
Fantastic opportunity for strong instrumentalists
Participating students perform more advanced repertoire
Students bring Bergen County Band experiences back to the RDMS band

8. All North Jersey Region I Jr. High School Band
Another outside ensemble opportunity
Auditions February 2, 2019
Band students across the Northern New Jersey area grades 7-9 are eligible
Rehearsals and performance take place in February/March 2019

9. School Wires & One Note Course Expectations document
Rehearsal and performance schedules will be posted
Bergen County and Region Band information
Audio files for band repertoire will be posted in One Note for student access

10. Concerts
After school rehearsals in November/December – All students are expected to be present
Two evening concerts
Dates: December 13th and May 2nd

11. Break in the day!
Kids have fun in band and music is great for the soul!
Nice break from the academic world when students express themselves and develop their playing skills!
Students are encouraged to seek extra help to catch up on their instrumental skills

12. Communication
Students and parents can contact Mrs. Zintel at any time with concerns or questions. is great!!!
Students are encouraged to communicate if they are having any difficulties. Always better to talk things out!!!