Fall Band 2022

Lathrop High School – Concert & marching Band

HANDBOOK & SYLLABUS – FALL 2022

YOU WILL BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE FOR THE CONTENT FOUND IN THIS HANDBOOK.

Instructor: Desiree P. Bugarin, M.Ed., Director of Bands

Room: B14(Band & Music Theory) & B10 (Piano)

Phone: 209.938.6350 x52882

Email: dbugarin@musd.net

Tutoring: By appointment – After School: Available on MOST Mondays & Thursdays

Courses: Marching Band, Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Beginning Band,

Music Theory & Piano

Lathrop High School Mission Statement

The mission of Lathrop High School is to provide each student with a comprehensive education in a safe and supportive environment that promotes critical thinking, self-discipline, and accountability. Lathrop High School strives to prepare its students with the skills and abilities to be successful and become contributing members of their communities.

COURSE DESCRIPTION

The primary goal of the concert/marching band course is to become comfortable making music with good tone, intonation, musicianship, and projection through practice and performance. We will focus on the accuracy of pitch and rhythm and maintaining the integrity of the composers’ intentions as much as possible. The Marching Band will perform at ALL home football games in addition to some scheduled rallies and ASB events. Students will also experience s athletic team-like setting where rehearsals will be physically exerting. Performances are graded and a part of the class. Attendance at every performance is expected.

PAPERWORK - DUE DATES

Student/Parent Letter of Agreement SIGNED and Turned In, 100 Points, DUE – August 11

Emergency Contact Form, DUE – August 11

Band Event/Concert/Honor Band Permission Slip, DUE – August 11

You can letter in band and earn an “Activities Block L” – to do this you must participate in the MUSD honor band and participate in at least band for 2 of the 4 years in high school.

You are eligible for your year-band pin and potential 4-year award for county honor band.

Honor band and instrument pins are awarded at the SPRING concert.

CLASS TEXTS

- Standard of Excellence. Method Book 1-2

- Repertoire varies per performance. Pep and Concert

- Music will be handed out at the beginning of each concert season.

GRADING

Concerts and Performances. You are required to perform at every concert. Your individual parts, uniqueness of sound, contribution of ensemble, and importance to the music we create is highly valued. Your participation in our concerts together is of most importance. Review the grading policy below.

AN AUTOMATIC 0 WILL BE GRADED IF YOU MISS A CONCERT. 0 = F

Concert/Performance Reviews. For certain concerts, you will have the opportunity to write our thoughts about and share them with the class. Each performance review will count up to 100 points.

Participation/Preparedness. Every week each student is given a “weekly grade.” Please have a pencil, your music, and ready to play when a classroom leader (Teacher, Student Assistants, Section Leaders, Substitutes) is standing on the podium. Points will be deduced IF YOU

FORGET YOUR MUSIC OR INSTRUMENT.

Playing Tests. There will be 3-4 playing tests every term. The repertoire chosen for these tests will be chosen at random from a selection of qualifying pieces. If you practice your parts every day the test will be easy. Testing expectations will be discussed prior to the test day. 0-100 points.

Grading Components

Performances are MANDATORY 200 Points per performance

Playing Tests 100 Points

Written Concert Review Assignments Varies

Rehearsal/Sectional Points Varies

Band Grading Scale:

SUGGESTED MATERIALS AND BAND INVESTMENTS

Instrument Rental & Supplies Varies

Instrument Supplies Varies

Concert Black Attire At your discretion.

Band Folder/Black Binder (Percussion) Sheet Protectors

Pencils, Paper, and Manuscript Paper District Issued Tablet

MATERIALS CONTINUED - YOUR INSTRUMENT(S)

It is your responsibility to obtain your own instrument whether you own or rent your own instrument. Please see me if you will be borrowing from the school district. A separate sign-out form is required which includes a parent/student/use agreement.

STUDENTS WHO CHECK OUT A SCHOOL INSTRUMENT

ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY/ALL Repairs & Tune-Ups.

Wind Instrumentalists: it is required of you to bring a supply of reeds for your instrument. I will have a small supply here at school, and in the case that you need to borrow one, you are responsible for replenishing the supply. Have all cleaning swabs and rods available in your case. You may also need key oil.

Brass Instrumentalists: it is required of you to bring your own slide grease, cleaning supplies, and/or valve oil. I will have a supply of this here at school to use, however it is required of you to replenish the supply meant for all students.

Percussionists: instruments are provided at the school for you. All percussionists must have their own “set” of sticks. Snare, Plastic Mallets, and Timpani Sticks. Marching sticks must also be purchased.

ALL MUSICIANS WHO STORE AN INSTRUMENT

in the instrument room must fill out a storage room form.

CONCERT & PERFORMANCE ATTIRE - “CONCERT BLACK” – FORMAL

All black attire. Dress shoes. Black slacks, black dress shirt, black socks and shoes.

Attire must be school appropriate and must not draw away from the performance.

Example: you are the only person wearing white socks.

Points will be deducted for not wearing ALL black for formal concerts.

MARCHING BAND ATTIRE – PEP BAND

As a member of the LHS Spartan Band, you will be required to purchase your marching band uniform. The uniform is $90.00, which will include pants, a jacket, and hat. All members KEEP their uniform and it is highly suggested that you purchased ONE size larger to grow in to it. If you are able to afford to purchase one every year – purchase the size that you wear now.

FEES

Marching Band Uniform $90 (You must have a uniform to perform at SJSU.)

See Ms. Bugarin if this is a hardship.

STUDENT EXPECTATIONS/CLASS RULES

PARTICIPATION, COMMITMENT, MEMBER CONDUCT, & CITIZENSHIP

Dedication and commitment to being at all rehearsals, events, and performances is expected of you. It is your duty and membership privilege to perform with an ensemble. I anticipate a high level of class, respect, pride, and honor to perform together as a group. Your behavior outside of our classroom is not only a reflection of you, but also of our group as a whole. Your job as a band member is just as important as committing to your other classes. I expect that you do your best in all your school commitments - sports, clubs, classes, and activities at LHS.

PLEASE TAKE NOTE:

You have a very important responsibility to your section. If someone is missing from your section on a performance night, make it a point to:

(1) report the missing musician to Ms. Bugarin.

(2) call that section member, and/or

(3) find someone who does have the member’s phone number to make the call.

CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS - ETIQUETTE/BEHAVIOR

I have high expectations with peer interaction and behavior. Each individual is responsible for his/her actions. Disrespect and dishonesty will not be tolerated. Disciplinary Action Due to Non-compliance –See progressive discipline.

CLASSROOM COMMUNICATION - CLEAR COMMUNICATION

Be patient and let each party be heard. Yelling, cursing, disrespectful language, and hate speech will not be tolerated and may result in a referral to the VP.

CELL PHONES: Cell phones will be permitted during certain times in class. You will see a sign that says – NO CELL PHONES or CELL PHONES OK (Make good choices). If you use your cell phone during a time when cell phones are NOT permitted, they will be taken away and sent to the office. LHS Cell policy will be in effect. See CELL PHONE POLICY that’s posted.

PUNCTUALITY AND PREPAREDNESS

· BE ON TIME!

· Be in your seat 4 minutes past the bell with your instrument to be considered on time.

· Have binder paper and pencil ready during rehearsal.

· Be ready to play/listen/discuss when a classroom leader, Section Leaders, Student Assistant(s),

Ms. Bugarin, Substitutes are ready at the conducting podium.

SHEET MUSIC RESPONSIBILITY

You are responsible for the music that is handed to you. If a sheet of music is left out, your entire section will lose one point towards your weekly grade – see grading. ALL MUSIC MUST BE KEPT IN A BAND FOLDER or FOLIO.

ATTENDANCE

SCHEDULE OF CONCERTS & EVENTS

PLEASE NOTE! PERFORMANCES ARE REQUIRED AS PART OF YOUR GRADE.

You will receive the Band Calendar on the 1^st day of school. Please remember to take a photo of the schedule on the wall! You’ll see our performance dates – DAILY!

Band is a performing ensemble where what you do outside of the classroom in performance is made priority. You must notify me more than two weeks before a concert or event of any schedule conflicts. Failure to notify will result in a lowered grade for the performance: minus 0-50 points.

TARDY: The LHS tardy policy will be strictly enforced. Students have one week to serve a tardy after school. A student who is tardy 5 or more times will receive an unsatisfactory citizenship grade - “U.”

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

Any attempt to pass off another person’s work as your own is dishonest. Examples of academic dishonesty include but are not limited to; copying from a neighbor during a test, using an electronic device to retrieve resources not permitted in a learning situation, copying homework done by a classmate, and collaborating during a test or quiz unless instructed to do so.

If you are caught cheating in any form, your grade will be a zero for the assignment, quiz, or test.

Your citizenship grade will result in a “U.”

LATE POLICY

Sine we are a performing ensemble, you are expected to show up on time to performances as part of your performance grade. Arriving late to “CALL TIME” is a 0–25-point deduction. All “late” arrivals can be determined as “excused” on a case-by-case basis.

There is NO MAKE-UP WORK FOR A MISSED CONCERT.

PROGRESSIVE DISCIPLINE

1. Verbal Warning

2. See me after class.

3. Parent contact. Detention. Please keep in mind that you WILL jeopardize any field trip attendance if I contact your parent for any disciplinary issue

4. Referral to Administration – Record of disciplinary action will be in your permanent file.

CLASSROOM PROCEDURES

1. Be seated in assigned seat when the 2^nd bell rings with your instrument, pencil, and sheet music.

2. Read the daily agenda and start warming up.

3. Follow agenda items with teacher’s direction and do the best to meet the objectives for the class period.

4. Clean instrument(s). Put them away, along with your folder.

5. Put chairs and stands away on FRIDAY’s ONLY.

SEATING AUDITIONS AND STUDENT LEADERSHIP

SEATING AUDITIONS

1. This process will be informal and will take place during class.

2. All students will be given 4-5 days to prepare the same piece within their section.

3. Rating will be determined by Ms. Bugarin.

Challenging a seat to move up - By appointment ONLY, you must submit a one-day’

notice. Challenging a seat may result in a change in responsibility as a section leader.

Everyone who sits ahead of you will also participate in this re-seating.

Challenges can take place before school, during lunch, or after school.

Please set up an appointment.

SECTION LEADERS

The musician who sits first chair is also the section leader.

Some Responsibilities as Section Leader (not limited to):

Ø Provide a good example of behavior, musicianship, responsibility to other academic subjects, and rapport with fellow band members.

Ø Handing out and collecting music/Music Library Duties

Ø Ensuring your section is ready to perform/rehearse.

Ø Collecting homework assignments.

Ø Leading sectionals.

Ø Making sure all forms are turned in.

Ø Organizing set-up and take-down crews for all performances.

Ø Making sure their section’s music is not left out.

Ø Clerical duties.

PLEASE NOTE: -If responsibilities and duties of the section leader are diminished, your position will be forfeited to the next reliable candidate.

-5 Extra credit points are issued towards your seating audition if you attended the 4^th of July parade.

-You must attend all leadership meetings.

LETTER OF AGREEMENT – FALL 2022

(A paper copy of this agreement will be given to all students/parents/guardians at the beginning of the school year. An electronic version of the entire handbook is in TEAMS.)

I (student), have read this band handbook in its entirety and agree to abide by and follow the guidelines of our classroom order.

•I am aware that I must turn in this form to get an instrument and band supplies.

•It is my duty as a band member that I attend ALL concerts/performances. It is also understood that my grade will be reduced to a “0” if no notice was given for a no-show concert. The weight of my class grade is dependent upon my attendance at performances.

•I will be prepared with all the materials I need for rehearsals and performances.

•I know I can find all of the band events on the Current VAPA Calendar – IN TEAMS.

•I will make sure to report and school conflicts with the band schedule as soon as possible.

•I understand the importance of taking care of all instruments, uniforms, music, and the up-keep of our classroom to maintain a sustaining band program for future use.

•It is my responsibility to report loss or damage of school property.

•I will encourage and maintain good rapport with my school community.

•I will do my best to maintain good grades in all other subjects. Your character reflects the entire band.

•I understand that I must arrange transportation for all performances on and off campus, and to be picked up on time following a rehearsal or performance.

•It is optional to wear a musician mask. It is encouraged to use an instrument bell cover.

•I am aware that I am held accountable for all contents found in this handbook.

Student Signature Date

As witness and acknowledgement of the above agreement please sign below.

Parent/Guardian Signature Date

Parent/Guardian E-Mail:

Parent/Guardian Cell Number:

PLEASE RETURN THIS AGREEMENT BY:

AUGUST 11, 2022 - 100 POINTS