Golden Eagle Band 2016-2017
Welcome Back to the World of Music!
IN THIS CLASS YOU WILL:
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Continue to build on musical skills learned from beginning band
Learn how to read more challenging music
Learn about music theory
Learn about great musicians of the past and present
Perform for family and friends
Learn how to be a performing musician
IN THIS CLASS YOU ARE EXPECTED TO:
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Practice at home
Send Ms. Kossler your SMART Music assignments by the due date
Bring music, work book, pencil, and instrument to class every day
Be seated and ready to rehearse 2 minutes after the tardy bell
Learn and test off on all your music
Put your instrument and your music in the place assigned
Be supportive of fellow musicians at all times
IN THIS CLASS YOU WILL NOT:
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Talk while Ms. Kossler is on the podium
Play your instrument until asked
Eat or chew gum
Touch another person’s instrument
Use foul language
Be negative toward others in class
SEVERE CLAUSE: (automatic referral and possible dismissal from band)
Defiance of director’s directions
Running in the band room
Causing harm to anyone in the band room
Touching the white board, podium, or Ms. Kossler’s desk without expressed permission
Cause a substitute to report your behavior as inappropriate
Touching another student’s belongings
HOW YOU ARE GRADED: Academic – one grade deducted after 4 marks from below
 Missed SMART Music submission of weekly practice homework assignments
 Not having instrument, music, or pencil during class
 Being tardy
 Not having instrument or music in proper place after class
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HOW YOU ARE GRADED: Citizenship – one grade deducted after 4 marks from below
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Playing or talking at the wrong times
Eating or chewing gum
Touching another student’s instrument
Using foul language
Being negative to another student
Band Member Agreement – Golden Eagle Band
As a member of the Golden Eagle Band Band at San Elijo Middle School for the 2016-2017
school year:
I understand that:
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I will need to demonstrate my musical competence (pass off) on all music assignments before
attending each field trip (see below)
It is mandatory that I attend the Pre-Festival Concert (February 22nd) in order to participate in the
festivals for the year. A written excuse from my parent or guardian addressed to Ms. Kossler is
needed in the case of an unavoidable circumstance where I cannot attend
Concert Attire for Concert Band is: black dress pants (no jeans), black dress shoes (no sneakers),
black socks that cover my ankles, white, pleated, tuxedo dress shirt with a wing tip collar, gold bow
tie
I need my concert attire by October 14th for Band Picture Day
I will be required to wear my Band T-shirt to change into on all field trips.
I will come prepared for class with my instrument and all supplies (reeds, organized music & pencil).
I will practice at home and complete smartmusic assignments
Important Dates to Remember
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Band Picture Day – Fri, October 14th
Fall Concert (held at SEMS) - November 17th
Pre-Festival Concert (at San Marcos High School) - February 22nd
Spring Concert (at the Moonlight Theater in Vista) – May 24th
Band Awards night (held at SEMS) –June 7th
Field Trips/Festivals
Music Festivals provide students with an opportunity to perform outside of school, in front of adjudicators
who rate the band’s performance against set national criteria, and provide feedback on ways they can
improve as musicians. Such field trips also give students the chance to see other schools play. Our trips to
Temecula and Knotts Berry Farm are events of this type. At Disneyland the students take part in a musical
workshop organized by Disney. In all 3 cases the students enjoy some fun afterwards.
Transportation Costs
Per District Policy, the San Marcos Unified School District requires Band to use their yellow school
buses to attend off-campus events. We request a donation of $25 to cover your student
transportation cost for the entire school year. You can make check payable to SEMS Band Boosters.
Approx. Date/Entertainment Fees for Each Trip
Disneyland
- Possible Jan 20
Festival Concert - March 2nd
Knotts
- April 22nd
- $60
- $20 for lunch
- $60 for participation fee and park ticket
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Our band web site, www.semsband.com, is kept up to date with all event details, forms
and announcements as well as recommended music tutors and dress requirements.
If you have further questions regarding the requirements for Golden Eagle
Band please call us at 760 290-2804. Thank you! Band Boosters
Band Member Agreement – Golden Eagle Band
(Band Copy - please sign below * and return to school)
As a member of the Golden Eagle Band Band at San Elijo Middle School for the 20162017 school year:
I understand that:
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•
•
•
•
•
•
I will need to demonstrate my musical competence (pass off) on all music assignments before
attending each field trip (see below)
It is mandatory that I attend the Pre-Festival Concert (February 22nd) in order to participate in the
festivals for the year. A written excuse from my parent or guardian addressed to Ms. Kossler is
needed in the case of an unavoidable circumstance where I cannot attend
Concert Attire for Concert Band is: black dress pants (no jeans), black dress shoes (no sneakers),
black socks that cover my ankles, white, pleated, tuxedo dress shirt with a wing tip collar, gold bow
tie
I need my concert attire by October 14th for Band Picture Day
I will be required to wear my Band T-shirt to change into on all field trips.
I will come prepared for class with my instrument and all supplies (reeds, organized music & pencil).
I will practice at home and complete smartmusic assignments
Important Dates to Remember
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Band Picture Day – Fri, October 14th
Fall Concert (held at SEMS) - November 17th
Pre-Festival Concert (at San Marcos High School) - February 22nd
Spring Concert (at the Moonlight Theater in Vista) – May 24th
Band Awards night (held at SEMS) –June 7th
Field Trips/Festivals
Music Festivals provide students with an opportunity to perform outside of school, in front of adjudicators
who rate the band’s performance against set national criteria, and provide feedback on ways they can
improve as musicians. Such field trips also give students the chance to see other schools play. Our trips to
Temecula and Knotts Berry Farm are events of this type. At Disneyland the students take part in a musical
workshop organized by Disney. In all 3 cases the students enjoy some fun afterwards.
Transportation Costs
Per District Policy, the San Marcos Unified School District requires Band to use their yellow school
buses to attend off-campus events. We request a donation of $25 to cover your student
transportation cost for the entire school year. You can make check payable to SEMS Band Boosters.
Approx. Date/Entertainment Fees for Each Trip
Disneyland
- Possible Jan 20
- $60
Festival Concert - March 2nd
- $20 for lunch
Knotts
- April 22nd
- $60 for participation fee and park ticket
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* I have read & will adhere to the Golden Eagle Band Member Agreement
Student Name _________________________________ Period ______
Signed ________________________________________ Date____________
(student)
Signed ________________________________________ Date____________
(parent/guardian)