Registration now open for 2025-2026 school year
Holley Elementary Music Program
Mr. Scott Wheeler, Band Director
Swheeler@holleycsd.org / (585) 638-6316 x2516
Hello!
Congratulations on your decision to be part of the Holley Band Program! In this page you will find all of the supplies, schedule, important dates, and much more. Please feel free to reach out to me at any time if you think of any questions.
I am beyond excited to welcome this new generation of students into the music program, they all showed so much promise in their instrument choice activities. However, being part of the music department is so much more than just becoming proficient on an instrument. In band your students will develop critical listening and thinking skills, self assessment skills, teamwork skills, and most importantly they will learn about responsibility and being a contributing member of a group.
I look forward to meeting everyone on back to school night, and at our first parent meeting in the first weeks of school. There we will be able to discuss the role you play in your students' success, and I will be available to answer any questions you might have!
I look forward to the year!
-Mr. Wheeler
Swheeler@holleycsd.org
Hello everyone and welcome to the new school year! Here are the basics for participating in band. This is your students “Contract” for the school year, please sign using the below questionnaire.
Beginner Band meeting on Monday and Wednesday at 7:20am
Concert Band meets on Tuesday Thursday Friday at 7:20 am
Bussing: If your child will ride the early bus, you can expect the bus to arrive 1 hour earlier than your normal bus time. For example, if your regular bus comes at 8:05am, then the early bus would arrive at 7:05 am.
Drop off: please drop off your child by 7:15am and have them go to the cafeteria.
Rehearsal expectations: All students are required to attend every rehearsal. If you child cannot make a rehearsal, please let me know as soon as possible. Every 3 unexcused absences (sleeping in) will result in a 1 letter grade deduction. I am very reasonable with excused absences, as long as you communicate with me beforehand.
Practice expectations: All students are required to spend some time each week practicing their instruments. This allows us to focus on making music during rehearsals, and not spending the whole time learning notes or fingerings. Your child will be expected to know their music before we put a band piece together in class.
Students will be expected to always have their instrument and Music
Our evening concerts are scheduled for:
December 13th 2022
March 30th 2023
June 6th 2023
These are graded as final exams
Concert Dress: all students are required to wear black with color accents. Stay away from T-shirts, jeans, and sneakers!
If you have old outgrown concert attire, I will happily accept donations for future students!
Communications: I will primarily communicate via the Remind messaging service. You can download the app, or I can have text messages sent directly to your phone. Please see the attached instructions on signing up!
Email Mr. Wheeler at Swheeler@holleycsd.org if you would like to register or get more information!