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Welcome to PAMS BandDirector Terry Privette
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Three ways to keep up to date.1. Band web-site. pamsband.com2. http://pams-privette.wikispaces.com/3. http://listserv.vbschools.com (band email) Go to My School mail on the school website on the left. Sign up under the teachers name that has listserv. (Privette)
Materials for ClassSixth Grade Band Standards of Excellence Book 1 Essentials Music Theory book-1
Do not buy Theory book-Seventh Grade Band Standards of Excellence Book 2 Essentials Music Theory book-2 Do not buy Theory Book
Materials for ClassEighth Grade Band Standards of Excellence Book 3
All Classes Need Reeds, valve oil, pencil and paper, Woodwinds- 5 reeds. One per day- letter day M, T, W, Th, F, Notebook, Percussion Will need to get Vic Firth ER2 Intermediate Ed pack.
PAMS band is actually 3 Bands
*Concert Band
*Marching Band
*Jazz Band
Concert BandAll Band Classes ARE part of the Concert Band. Either 6th, 7th or 8th grade band Minimum after school practices (approximately 2 per year the day before the concert) These practices are listed on the band calendar. 3 mandatory performances
• Winter Concert Spring Concert Solo/Ensemble-Spring Concert Band Attire
• Male black dress pants, white long sleeve button down shirt, Black socks, and black dress shoes (no sneakers)
• Female Black dress pants or knee length skirt, white long sleeve button down collar shirt, black dress shoes (no open toe shoes)
Concert Band Fees $35 (includes Blue band t-shirt) Returning band members fee $25 unless a new shirt is needed*We will also be getting Polo Shirts again this year for our Dress Up Field trips. Cost is $15, but we will be collecting this the end of October.
*Band T-shirts are $10.
Marching BandVoluntary participation (Unless 8th grade to opt out of PE)
After school practices (approximately 2 per week)Approximately 8 performances per year
• Home PA football games• KHS/OLHS football game• Holiday Lights at the Beach Parade• Spring travel performance• Strawberry Festival Parade
Marching Band Attire• Uniforms will be provided, but students must wear band
t-shirt and shorts under uniform, black socks and black marching band shoes must be worn at all performances.
• Band Shoes Fee $22Yours to keep-also to wear with for Concert Band attire.
Jazz BandVoluntary participationMinimum after school practices (approximately 16 per year)At least 3 performances, Starts in January.Jazz Band Attire-Band Shirt
• Male black dress pants, white long sleeve button down shirt, and black dress shoes, or Band Polo Shirt with khakis pants.
• Female Black dress pants or knee length skirt, white long sleeve button down collar shirt, black dress shoes (no open toe shoes) or Band Polo Shirt with khakis pants or skirt.
Band Fees HighlightedNew Members
• Band fee $35 (includes shirt)• Band shoes $22 (for marching band)• Total $57 ($35 for non-marching band)
Returning Members• Band fee $25• If new shoes are needed trade in or
purchase new for $22• If in need of a new band t-shirt $10
Where your band fees go:
Educational enrichment……….…….………$ 3500.00Equipment ……….……………………….………2500.00Operations………………………………………….910.00Hospitality…………………………………………..600.00Awards/Banquet…………………………………3760.00
Fees total approximately $ 11,270
Fees are not enough So we have to fundraise to pay the bill:
Money from previous year…$ 1,000.00Magazine orders………………….200.00Car wash ………………………..1,000.00Car wash ………….…………….1,000.00Fundraisers……………………...4,320.00Parade…………………………….…250.00Concert band fee @ 150 …….3,500.00
Total $ 11,270.00
Spring Travel Trip (will require fundraising to help with costs)
• Entertainment book $25.00/first two books to the band.
• Pizza/Cookie dough sales-Fall & Feburary
• Magazines End of September
Orlando Florida: Still under approval. April 8 -12 2015. (leaving during Spring Break on Wednesday.)
Cost: @$610.00. Includes Chartered Bus, Tickets, Hotel room, and 3 meals a day. Cost depends on how many students and chaperones attend the trip. Based on 100 people.
You must be in year long band to attend the Spring trip and it is optional to attend. What groups are going- Concert Band and Marching Band.
Spring Travel Trip
Year Band and Semester BandSemester Band-Get to take other electives compared to year
long. If you come back in 7th grade band you will be a semester behind compared to year band.
7th Gr. Band- you can sign up for Zero Bell-PE, still take Band and a Foreign Language for High School credit or another class. (example a high school credit computer class)
8th Gr. Band- Marching Band counts as a PE credit. Take band and Foreign Language for High School credit or high school credit computer class.High Schools offer the same electives as middle school and more.
Band BoostersPresident: Laura [email protected] President: Andrea [email protected] Secretary : George [email protected]: Ed [email protected]
Role of the Band Boosters
• Ensure happiness of all involved in band program.
• Maintain a balance budget• Rally support for the band • Organize fundraising events• Organize chaperones for all events• Keep families informed about band functions• Care for all band uniforms
How will you stay informed?
• Sign up for Parent Portal /List Serve• Keep your email address current with band• Check band website (pamsband.com) Will be
setting up a Weebly page, watch for it soon.
• Refer to monthly schedule on the band web-site• Read all the e-mails Mr. Privette sends home
Band EssayMusic Student Scholarship Essay Contest through SBO magazine.Due- Dec 19th online. Make a copy after you submit it and turn into Mr. Privette on or before Dec. 19th Topic- “How does your music class prepare you for life?….”
Top 5 Middle Students nationwide will receive $1000 scholarship for anything related to music.More details: go to www.sbomagazine.com then click on 2015 Essay Contest.
2014-2015 Band scheduleBand Monthly and Year Calendar.
Is on the Mr Privette’s Wiki page. Practice Time at homeStudents are expected to practice at home. at least 20 min. at least 5 days a week. Afterschool practice are from 4:00-5:30, they may ride the Activity bus after school home. The buses leave at 5:40.If a parent is not here by 5:35 to pick up their child the student will be put on the bus to ride home. All parents must not park in the Bus loop during Activity Bus pick up. Park in the front please.
What paper work do I need to complete
• PAMS Band Member Form: (Name, bell, grade)• Top portion … for new students• Middle Portion…….Returning members only!
All Forms and Fees are due on October 1st, 2014
If you need any help just let us know.
Questions?????
Thank You for Coming
We are all looking forward to another superior school year
