director terry privette. communications three ways to keep up to date. 1. band web-site....
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Welcome to PAMS BandDirector Terry Privette
Communications
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-1Seventh Grade Band Standards of Excellence Book 2 Essentials Music Theory book-2
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, 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 students must be members of the Concert BandMinimum after school practices (approximately 2 per year the day before the concert)2 mandatory performances
• Winter Concert Spring ConcertConcert Band Attire
• Male black dress pants, white long sleeve button down shirt (Tux Shirt), and black dress shoes (no sneakers)
• Female Black dress pants or knee length skirt, white long sleeve button down collar shirt (Tux Shirt), black dress shoes (no open toe shoes)
Concert Band Fees $35 (includes Blue band t-shirt and music)* Returning band members fee $25 unless a new shirt is needed*
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 $20Yours to keep-also wear for Concert Band.
Jazz BandVoluntary participationMinimum after school practices (approximately 16 per year)2 performancesJazz Band Attire-Band Shirt
• Male black dress pants, white long sleeve button down shirt, 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)
Band Fees HighlightedNew Members
• Band fee $35 (includes shirt)• Band shoes $20 (for marching band)• Total $55 ($35 for non-marching band)
Returning Members• Band fee $25• If new shoes are needed trade in or
purchase new for $20• If in need of a new band t-shirt $10
Where your band fees go:
Educational enrichment……….…….………$ 3850.00Equipment ……….……………………….………3000.00Operations………………………………………….521.00Hospitality…………………………………………..600.00Awards/Banquet…………………………………3600.00
Fees total approximately $ 11,521
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……………………...4,571.00Parade…………………………….…250.00Concert band fee @ 150 …….3,500.00
Total $ 11,521.00
Spring Travel Trip (will require fundraising to help with costs)
• Entertainment book $25.00• Pizza/Cookie dough sales New suggestions?
Any fundraising suggestions are welcome
Kings Dominion: Still under approval.
May 2, 3 2013. (leaving after school on Friday.)
Cost: @$200.00. Includes Chartered Bus, Tickets, Hotel room, and 3 meals at this time. Cost depends on how many students and chaperones attend the trip.
You must be in year long band to attend-Fall and Spring semester. Trip is in the Spring.
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. (sometimes 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 School offer the same electives as middle school and more.
Band BoostersPresident: Lisa [email protected]@cox.net Vice President: Kim Guevara [email protected] : Linda [email protected]: Trish Bunting [email protected]
Role of the Band Boosters
• Ensure happiness of all involved in band program.
• Maintain and 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)• 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 20th online. Make a copy after you submit it and turn into Mr. Privette on or before Dec. 20th Topic- “Now More Than Ever, Music Education Is Important Because….”Top 5 Middle Students nationwide will receive $1000 scholarship for anything related to music.More details: go to www.sbomagazine.com then click on 2014 Essay Contest.
2013-2014 Band schedule
Band Monthly and Year Calendar.
https://http://www.pamsband.com/calendar.htmlPractice Time at homeStudents are expected to practice at home. 15 -20 min. at least 4 days a week. Afterschool practice are from 4:00-5:25, 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.
What paper work do I need to complete
• PAMS Band Member Form: (Name, bell, grade)• Top portion … (used only to keep you informed)• (please complete the entire section)• Middle Portion…….Returning members only!
All Forms and Fees are due on October 1st, 2013
If you need any help just let us know.
Questions?????
Thank You for Coming
We are all looking forward to another superior school year