1. Welcome to Band!

2. A little about band
This is a special community for kids and parents and a part of Fisher life.
We learn and build musical skills and expressiveness in a large ensemble collaborative learning environment. We perform often!
The nature of band requires active participation, best effort, and a positive attitude. Every action affects the group positively or negatively.

3. Band Culture Music for the sake of music A place for everyone
Band Ethics “We before Me”
Those cool moments non-verbal communication with 50 of your closest friends
Best friends
The smartest and most responsible students in the school

4. Classroom Management Rules and Expectations Consequences
Show support and respect for the band, director, classroom, property and members
Work as a team
Strive for excellence
No talking or playing while the director is working
Raise your hand (and wait to be called on) to speak or leave your seat
Consequences
Warning
15 minute detention (same day or next day)
Third deduction (or incident) in one class session – put instrument away, personal reflection on choice
Office Referral

5. Grades Rehearsal Etiquette Home Practice (weekly- always due Monday)
20 points per week, deductions possible
Home Practice (weekly- always due Monday)
On-line practice log 60 minutes a week = an A
Hard copy practice log also available
Parent signature
One free week
Playing Assessments
Done in class or can be sent in by
Assessment calendar and grading rubric provided
Performances
Calendar on website!
Consider the affect of an absence – please notify me as soon as possible
Alternative assignment provided
Occasional assignments in class

6. First Assignments Visit my website View the 2015-2016 Band Handbook
Parent and Student acknowledgement (link to a short google form)
Due next Friday.
First Practice Log is next week (Due Sept. 7th)

7. Concert Attire Formal Concert Attire Casual Concert Attire
Dressy white and black
Casual Concert Attire
Fisher Music t-shirt
Dark pants or shorts
New Marching Band uniforms (Concert and Symphonic Band)!
We will set up a time for fitting – coming in Sept.
Cleaning fee
Shoes

8. Music Boosters Nota Bene! Booster welcome meeting We need you!
Sept. 19th event for adults only
Live music, silent auction, food, wine
Tickets available now! Proceeds go to Pass the Baton campaign
Booster welcome meeting
Sept. 2nd 7pm in the Fisher Library
We need you!
Co-web master, C0-treasurer
Representative here if you have questions