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Fall Concert - Wednesday, October 25 - 7:00pm
Winter Concert - Sunday, December 10 - 2:00pm Pre-Festival Concert - Sunday, February 18 - 2:00pm Spring Awards Concert - Wednesday, May 22 - 7:00pm Student Report Time: 45 minutes prior to concert start time |
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Clare Beginning Band students can play flute, clarinet, alto saxophone, trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonium and percussion. Follow the link to the Be Part of the Clare Middle School Band page for instrument demonstrations or watch the video from our partner, Marshall Music, for helpful examples.
Designed as the introductory ensemble for the Clare Bands, this course is offered to interested sixth graders on any instrument of their choosing. Instruments are customarily rented by reputable dealers in our state that service our school programs. Instruction is based upon a combination of age and developmentally appropriate band literature and delivery of the Habits of a Successful Beginning Band Musician method book by GIA Publishing.
Students walk from Clare Middle School to the High School daily for class. Concert performances are considered a natural outgrowth of the school day activity. |
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Grading FormatClassroom Participation 20%
Three minutes after the tardy bell will be allotted for preparation for class. Rehearsal preparation means always having a working instrument, all appropriate related materials (reeds, mallets, sticks, mutes and/or oil), music, and general responsibility. All students should be seated and ready to participate in rehearsal following the first three minutes of class. This portion is earned on a weekly basis. Classroom Assignments & Quizzes 25% Classroom grades may consist of, but not be limited to, playing tests, reviewing rating sheets, journals or portfolios, reports, worksheets relating to performance music, and individual or group assessment assignments. Quizzes, while infrequent, will test student’s individual theoretical knowledge and musical abilities. Out of Class Assignments 25% While a great deal of growth occurs during class, it is the structured experiences outside the classroom that will truly enhance a musician’s growth. Weekly practice records catalog progress and time spent on music and studies for class. Concerts 30% Our performances are our tests. They are a natural outgrowth of our music classroom. While band class does not solely exist for the sake of performance, music is a listening art. Therefore, the greatest musical satisfaction is when performers know their music has reached an audience. For this reason, we schedule a concert performance once per quarter that serves as a demonstration of their accomplishments. Due to the limited number of concerts in contrast to the number of games, athletic contests are not considered excused absences for concerts. Summer Starter Band Camp
Beginning Band UniformsA gray polo shirt with Clare Bands embroidered upon the left chest. Shirts must be tucked in at all times by all members of the ensemble. Shirts will be ordered in mid-September.
Black dress pants are required. Pants should not touch the floor. Under no circumstances are black denim jeans, skirts, leggings. capris, or athletic pants appropriate for performances. No prints or patterns. Solid black shoes and black socks are required for performances. No excessive or bright jewelry No perfume or cologne No accessories allowed except black belt Shirts must be tucked in |
Remind InstructionsIf you have a smartphone, to get push notifications:
Practice TipsHere are some helpful tips on how to practice at home:
Concert Agenda45 min prior to concert: Students report
2 min prior to concert: Students in HS Gym Concert begins End of Concert Please help by taking equipment, chairs & stands back to band room |