1. Symphonic Band/Concert Band 2 nd /5 th Periods Mr. Gilbert

2. Be Prepared Be to class on time and bring your instrument to class every day. Be Responsible Set up your chair and stand and have your instrument ready to play No gum, food or drink in the classroom Be Courteous Don’t talk when the teacher is talking Don’t touch any instrument but your own Don’t play your instrument unless your are asked to play Classroom Expectations

3. Grading Procedure Participation 60% Concert Attendance 30% Playing/Theory Tests 10%

4. Concert Calendar October 27 Monday Mattson Gym 7:00pm December 17 Thursday Mattson Gym 7:00pm February 29 Tuesday Kentwood 7:00pm March 21 Monday Mattson Gym 7:00pm March 24 Thursday GRMR Contest TBD April 30 Saturday Solo/Ensemble TBD June 9 Thursday Mattson Gym 7:00pm CONCERT ATTENDENCE IS MANATORY

5. Uniforms All Students will pay a $15.00 elective fee Symphonic Band Girls – Black dress and Black Shoes Guys - Black Slacks, black Socks and Shoes School Supplies White shirt, vest and bow tie Concert Band Each student will supply their own black slacks or skirt, black shoes and a white shirt / blouse

6. Jazz Band Starts September 28 th Meets 3 days a week from 7:45 – 8:20am Bass Guitar, Drum Trap Set, Trumpets, Saxes Trombones, Clarinets, Flutes, Piano Open to 7 th and 8 th grade students

7. Questions? Concerns? E-mail or phone Calvin Gilbert calvin.gilbert@kent.k12.wa.us 253 373-6270