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C. F. Simmons Middle School Band Objectives
To grow in character and musicianship.
To make great music and friends along the way.
Treat all band members and equipment with respect and care
Be positive and encouraging.
Be on time and prepared for all rehearsals and performances.
Always strive for musical excellence.
PANTHER PRIDE!
from Mr. Stade, Band Director
Hello Simmons Band, I'm excited to be entering my 29th year of teaching and 24th year at Simmons Middle School. Like most of you I joined band in the fifth grade. I played the trombone in the fifth grade, middle school, and high school bands of my home town in the Chicago suburbs. I continued playing trombone at Northern Illinois University and got exposed to the other band and string instruments while I earned my Bachelors and Masters Degrees in Music Education. I've always wanted to and felt called to work with kids and music has always been my strength and passion. For those reasons, I enjoy coming to Simmons and making music with each and everyone of you everyday. We have some great music and performances lined up for this school year. We are going to have an awesome year together!! Also this site is in the works, so more to come.
REQUIRED MATERIALS:
Instrument w/ Name Tag
Folding Music Stand
Method books
6th grade band – Traditions of Excellence (Book 1)
7th grade band – Traditions of Excellence (Book 2)
8th grade band – Traditions of Excellence (Book 3)
Woodwinds
Mouthpiece, cork grease, swab, cleaning cloth;
6th Grade (10) Rico Royal size 2 reeds
7th Grade (10) Rico Royal size 2.5 reeds
8th Grade (10) Rico Royal size 3 reeds
Brass
Valve oil/slide oil; tuning slide grease, snake, mouthpiece brush; mutes as needed
Trumpet – Bach or Blessing 5C small shank mouthpiece
Trombone/Baritone – Bach or Blessing 6 ½ AL small shank mouthpiece
Percussion
Bell Kit (Concert Bells and Snare Drum/Drum Pad)
Stick Bag (Humes & Berg GL8000)
Snare Sticks (Vic Firth 5A)
Bells/Xylophone Hard Plastic Mallets (Innovative Percussion IP905)
Marimba/Suspended Cymbal Yarn Mallets (Vic Firth M162)
Timpani Mallets (Vic Firth T4)
Pencil (No pens or markers)
PRIVATE LESSONS & THE ABOVE ITEMS ARE AVAILABLE AT
PM Music Center, 4411 Fox Valley Center Drive, Aurora; 630.978.9927; PM Music Center
Quilan & Fabish Music, 299 Montgomerey Road, Montgomery; 630.936.6595;www.qandf.com/
Ellman’s Music Center, 508 W. 5th Ave., Naperville; 630.355.5880; www.ellmansmusic.com/
Music and Arts, 385 South Rt. 59, Aurora; 630.577.0820; Music and Arts
GRADING:
50% performances, 25% playing quizzes, 15% rehearsal etiquette, 10% practice record
REQUIRED CONCERT DRESS:
Simmons Band Polo (order form forth coming), All black pants, socks and shoes (No denim)
Parent sites
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Student sites
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