1. MU 17/18 – Band TODD LIVINGSTON, DIRECTOR

2. About me:  Kino Junior High, Edison Elementary, O’Connor Elementary  7 th year teaching, 4 th with Mesa Public Schools  Graduate of Mountain View HS, Arizona State University  Other activities include:  Mountain View HS Marching Band – woodwind instructor (year 2)  Arizona Wind Symphony – bass/contrabass clarinet (year 3)  Academy Drum and Bugle Corps – tour administrator (year 5)  Arizona Band and Orchestra Directors Association – random things  Arizona State University – teacher training

3. Band at Kino Junior High …by the numbers  MU 17/18 Hybrid class – 7 th and 8 th graders  Find the curriculum at http://www.mpsaz.org/arts/music/band-program- and-curriculumhttp://www.mpsaz.org/arts/music/band-program- and-curriculum  28 students – 3 rd period  6 performances per year outside of school hours (dates in handbook)  6 flutes, 5 clarinets, 2 saxes, 5 trumpets, 4 trombones, 1 euphonium, 5 percussionists

4. Skills and Grading  1 st quarter: “individual skills”  scales, tone, rhythm, unification of counting styles  “How are we supposed to sound in junior high?”  2 nd quarter: “whole ensemble”  balance, blend, intonation, more scales, literature, cross-curricular connections (music history, acoustics, cultural relevance)  Grading:  4 points every day for having: music, instrument, pencil, and a great attitude.  Written assignments: 10/25/40 points  Playing assessments: 10/25/40 points  Concerts: 150 points (includes student self-assessment)

5. Concert Dates also in handbook/online Thursday, October 8, 7:00pm (combined with Kino JH Choir) Thursday, December 10, 6:30pm (combined with Edison ES band) * Thursday, January 21st, 7:00pm, Westwood HS Feeder area concert * Tuesday, January 26th, 7:00pm, Mesa HS Feeder area concert *(Students must choose ONE to attend) Thursday, March 3rd, 7:00pm Tuesday, May 17th, 7:00pm

6. Contact me with any questions! E-mail is best: JTLivingston@mpsaz.org