1. Directors: Matthew Newton – FMJH Head Director, Symphonic Band, Jazz Band, FLA, MHE, and MPE Jennifer Cummins – FMJH Assistant Director, Concert Band, AKE, MHE, MPE, and SRE Darrin Hicks & Eric Martin – Percussion

2. Symphonic Band is the varsity ensemble, it performs the most, and has the most rigorous curriculum (equivalent to a Pre-AP class) Symphonic Band is the varsity ensemble, it performs the most, and has the most rigorous curriculum (equivalent to a Pre-AP class) Concert Band is the non-varsity ensemble, it has fewer performances, with a less challenging course-load (equivalent to a regular academic class) Concert Band is the non-varsity ensemble, it has fewer performances, with a less challenging course-load (equivalent to a regular academic class) Jazz Band is an extra-curricular ensemble that meets after school, it performs swing, rock, and funk styles of music Jazz Band is an extra-curricular ensemble that meets after school, it performs swing, rock, and funk styles of music

3. Students are selected for ensembles based on their audition, attendance to sectionals and other band events, and their attitude/maturity All students audition in May and December, so they have the opportunity to move up/down at the end of each semester

4. All JH band students will attend mandatory sectional rehearsals once a week All JH band students will attend mandatory sectional rehearsals once a week These rehearsals address instrument specific techniques and music These rehearsals address instrument specific techniques and music Morning (7 – 8am) or afternoon (3:45 – 5:00pm*) Morning (7 – 8am) or afternoon (3:45 – 5:00pm*) If a student will miss, please contact us in advance If a student will miss, please contact us in advance Students will need to schedule a time to make up a missed sectional (one time for an excused absence, twice for an unexcused absence) Students will need to schedule a time to make up a missed sectional (one time for an excused absence, twice for an unexcused absence) The sectional schedule will be printed on the back of the student’s objective sheet The sectional schedule will be printed on the back of the student’s objective sheet

5. Please check the band calendar on Charms or the band calendar in your student’s band binder to see upcoming band events Please check the band calendar on Charms or the band calendar in your student’s band binder to see upcoming band events If a student is going to miss, please contact us in advance If a student is going to miss, please contact us in advance

6. Contain all the objectives a student needs to pass off by the end of each six weeks Contain all the objectives a student needs to pass off by the end of each six weeks Parents can check their student’s progress at any point in the six weeks by looking at their student’s objective sheet Parents can check their student’s progress at any point in the six weeks by looking at their student’s objective sheet A student’s grade corresponds directly to what objectives they pass off A student’s grade corresponds directly to what objectives they pass off Students who master all objectives are rewarded with a master musician movie ticket in December and May Students who master all objectives are rewarded with a master musician movie ticket in December and May

7. 7 th /8 th Grade Band Fees: $60 7 th /8 th Grade Band Fees: $60 – Band Music & Printed Materials – Band Binder – Clinician Fees – Contest/Festival Entry Fees – Meals/Snacks at Band Events Band Shirt Fee: $10 Band Shirt Fee: $10 Due by April 1 st Due by April 1 st Payment plans are available! Payment plans are available!

8. $75.00 instrument rental fee $75.00 instrument rental fee Usually for large or uncommon instruments: Oboe, Bassoon, Tenor Sax, Bari Sax, Horn, Euphonium, Tuba, and Percussion Usually for large or uncommon instruments: Oboe, Bassoon, Tenor Sax, Bari Sax, Horn, Euphonium, Tuba, and Percussion For Flute, Clarinet, Alto Sax, Trumpet, and Trombone, students will usually need to provide their own instrument For Flute, Clarinet, Alto Sax, Trumpet, and Trombone, students will usually need to provide their own instrument

9. Logging in Logging in – School code: FMJHband – Password: 6-digit student ID number Update personal contact information Update personal contact information Check band calendar Check band calendar Check financial information Check financial information

10. STRONGLY RECOMMENDED!! STRONGLY RECOMMENDED!! $18.00 for a 30-minute lesson $18.00 for a 30-minute lesson Scholarships are available Scholarships are available Meet weekly Meet weekly Either during band class or after school Either during band class or after school