Welcome to the Rockvale Middle School Band

Welcome to the Rockvale Middle School Band

Click below to access Band website:http://www.rms.rcs.k12.tn.us/Teachers/quartok/quartok.htm1Band DirectorsKathy Quarto, head directorDebbie Hice, assistant directorSara Sears, jazz band assistantAshley Beasley, student teacher

2What will your child learn in band?How to play an instrumentOrganizational skillsLeadership skillsHow to work with others as a part of a teamReading and language skillsMathematical reasoningArtistic interpretationCreativityCommitment & work ethicSelf evaluation skillsWriting skillsProblem SolvingStudy Skills

3GradingRehearsal TechniquePracticingPerformancesWritten AssignmentsPlaying Tests (Performance Assessments)

4On-Site Private InstructorsRebecca Murphy fluteRachel Grasso clarinetKarl Wingruber sax, flute, clarinet, bassoon, bassMike George brass (trumpet, F Horn, trombone, baritone, tuba)Wilson Sharpe - oboe, bassoon, brassTim Hale percussion

5Costs / InvestmentInstrumentInstruments AccessoriesMethod BooksPep Band t-shirtConcert Band Polo shirtBlack Dress slacks/shoes, black dress shoesAudition fees Mid-state/All County/Solo & Ensemble (optional)

6InstrumentLarge instruments (tuba, baritone, F Horn, bari sax, tenor sax, bass clarinet) are rented from the school$50 per semesterSmall instruments (flute, clarinet, alto sax, trumpet, trombone, bell set/practice pad) are rented from a music store if not owned by the studentPercussion instruments (marimba, xylophone, vibraphone, bells, bass drum, drum set, timpani, snare drum, cymbals, etc)$25 per year user feePercussion pack marimba mallets, xylo/bell mallets, snare drum sticks, mallet bag (may purchase or rent from school)$50 purchase / $25 rental7Performing Groups6th Grade Band7th Grade Band8th Grade BandJazz Band auditioned groupChamber Ensembles formed 2nd semester

8Method Books7th GradeEssential Elements 2000 Book 1Essential Elements 2000 Book 2

8th GradeEssential Elements 2000 Book 2Foundations for Superior Performance

9AccessoriesWoodwindsClarinets/SaxesReedsCleaning SwabCork Grease

FlutesCleaning RodCleaning ClothBrass/PercussionTrumpets/Baritones/TubasValve oil / Slide GreaseF HornsRotary Valve Oil / Slide GreaseTrombonesSlide Oil / Tuning Slide GreasePercussionDrum Sticks, Marimba & Xylo Mallets, Practice Bells, Practice Pad10Smart MusicPractice ProgramApp available on IpadOptional Home subscriptionAccess to all music in method booksSight readingHundreds of songs$40/year for home subscriptionwww.smartmusic.com

11Smart Music

12Performance AttirePep BandTie-Dye Band T-shirt$15ConcertsRockvale Band Polo Shirt$15Black Dress Slacks/SkirtBlack Dress ShoesBlack Socks13Practicing

14Success

15Required PerformancesFootball Pep Band Winter Band ConcertPre-Festival ConcertConcert Band Performance AssessmentSolo & Ensemble Classroom PerformancesSpring Band Concert

16Football Pep BandTuesday, August 18 8th Grade onlyTuesday, September 15 7th & 8th GradeTuesday, September 22 7th & 8th GradeTuesday, September 29 7th & 8th Grade Home games are played at Eagleville School stadiumParents provide transportation5:00 students warm-up & rehearse in stands6:00-7:45 game Students wear pep band tie-dye t-shirts$5 admission for family membersNeed parent volunteers to provide water & snacksNeed vehicle to transport percussion instruments & standsNeed parents to help with supervisionPlease be there on time to pick up your child

17Winter Band ConcertTuesday, December 15RMS Auditorium5:30 warm-up6:30 concert beginsConcert attireWhite Rockvale Band poloBlack dress pants or skirt (no jeans)Black dress shoes & socks (no tennis shoes)

18Pre-Performance Assessment ConcertTuesday, February 23 6:30pmRockvale Middle School auditorium7th & 8th Grades perform with the Riverdale High School bandsClinician will work with our bandsConcert Attire19Concert Band Performance AssessmentBand is judged and rated on performance of 2 Concert Selections & Sightreading pieceEquivalent of TCAP for BandTakes place during the school day Transportation by school busNeed parent chaperonesDate and location to be chosen from the followingMarch 8, 9, 10, 11 MTSU20Solo & Ensemble Classroom PerformancesSchool day in MayStudents perform solos & ensembles for 6th grade classroomsTakes place during the school dayStudents wear regular school clothes

21Spring Band ConcertThursday, May 12RMS auditorium5:30 warm-up6:30 concert beginsConcert Attire

22Optional Recommended Performances8th Grade Band Nights BHS, RHS, EHSMid-State Honors Band (auditioned group)All County Honors Band (auditioned group)Literacy Night (chamber ensembles)Solo & Ensemble Performance Assessment

23BHS 8th Grade Band NightBlackman High SchoolFriday, September 11Students zoned to Blackman High School join the BHS Band at a home football game Parents provide transportation & supervisionStudents wear RMS pep band t-shirt

24RHS 8th Grade Band NightRiverdale High School 8th Grade Band NightFriday, October 23Students zoned to Riverdale High School join the RHS Band at a home football game Parents provide transportation Students wear RMS pep band t-shirt

25EHS 8th Grade Band NightEagleville High School Friday, TBAStudents zoned to Eagleville High School join the EHS Band at a home football game Parents provide transportation & supervisionStudents wear RMS pep band t-shirt

26Mid-State / All County Honors Band AuditionsSaturday, November 21 *THIS IS A DATE CHANGEMcGavock High SchoolNashvilleAll dayParents provide transportationStudents who are more advanced musiciansPrivate Lessons are highly recommended to prepare for thisStudents are evaluated and ranked against each other based on their performance on the following:Scales - memorizedOne or 2 musical excerpts (provided by band director)Sightreading

27Mid-State Honors BandRehearsals Siegel High SchoolThursday, January 7 eveningFriday, January 8 day & eveningSaturday, January 9 morningPerformance MTSU Tucker TheatreSaturday, January 9 morning

Parents provide transportation to and from rehearsals & performance28Rutherford County Honors BandSmyrna or LaVergne High SchoolThursday, February 25Evening rehearsalFriday, February 26Day rehearsalsEvening Performance

Parents provide transportation to and from rehearsals / performance29Solo & Ensemble Performance AssessmentHIGHLY Recommended98% of RMS students participateEagleville SchoolEach student prepares a piece to perform as a soloist or as a part of a small ensembleEach event is evaluated and rated by a judgeStudents receive a rating sheet and a medal for 1st & 2nd place ratingsStudents are evaluated against a standard of excellence not ranked against each otherParents provide transportation30Literacy NightTuesday or Thursday in April evening TBASolos & Chamber Ensembles performBarnes & NobleCasual Atmosphere

31Jazz BandBegins the 2nd 9 weeksMembership based on auditionRehearsals take place 3 times a weekTuesdays 7:05-7:40 am1-2 days a week R&E (8th period)Fridays 7:05-7:40 am32Jazz Band PerformancesWinter band concert in December2 basketball games in JanuaryJazz Fest Saturday, May 7Middle School orientation Tuesday, May 10Spring band Concert in May33Can My Child Participate in Band & Sports?Yes!! : )However.in case of a conflict see the director immediately

Parent HelpEncourage your child to practicehelp child establish a regular time and place to practiceSign practice record each week to be turned in MondayTransport your child to and attend performancesPoinsettia Fundraiser helpProvide snacks / drinks / vehicle for equipment transportation for football gamesProvide breakfast snacks/drinks for Quarto cafSupervision for football gamesChaperones for Concert FestivalChaperones for 8th Grade TPAC performanceLet the directors know of any issues that may affect your childs learning358th Grade TPAC PerformancePhantom of the Opera musical theatre productionSunday, Mar. 20 2:00 pm performance in NashvilleBus departs from RMS at 12:00 noonCost - $40 per 8th grader$32 ticket (Regular, non-discounted price is $60+)$8 busReservation & $40 payment is due by September 20Parent Chaperones pay $40 for group rate ticket by October 1No siblings allowedCost of each bus is $275The plan is to take 2 busses

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37Phantom of the Opera Trailerhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wp83o8jgQOg

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