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Mr. Randy Sundell – Band           randy.sundell@d128.org

Mr. Dave Tribley – Band                david.tribley@d128.org

Office Phone – (847) 932-2162   
Vernon Hills High School Wind Ensemble 2011-2012

Band Obligations

  1.   Be in the music department before the tardy bell rings, and be in your seat ready to play within two minutes after the tardy bell.
    1. Keep track of your music folder and flip folio.
  1. Check the White Board everyday for announcements!
  1. Attendance is required at all concerts.  Absences from concerts will affect your grade.
  2. Private lessons are required.
  3. Have a pencil and mark your music!
  4. Instruments must be in lockers – NOT left on the floor!!!
  5. NO GUM.
  6. NO FOOD or DRINKS (except water) should be brought into the rehearsal room.

Rehearsal Conduct

  1. Follow directions the first time they are given.
  2. Talk only when you are given permission.
  3. Play only when told and stop playing immediately after the director stops conducting.
  4. Cooperate, practice and strive to become the best player you can be.

Seating

There will be a playing test at the start of the year (September) that will determine seating positions.  Since section balance is critical, strong players will be playing all parts within the section. Further seating changes during the year will be announced if needed.

Supplies

Where applicable, make sure you have several reeds in good condition.  Do not store your reeds on the mouthpiece.  We suggest you purchase your reeds by the box from a music dealer.  If you wish to order them, please fill out an accessory form located in the band room and give it to one of the directors. Saxophone players will need neck-straps and trumpet players will need to purchase straight mutes. Percussionists will need to have their own mallets and sticks. Please see Mr. Sundell or Mr. Tribley for assistance.

Percussion

Beginning of the rehearsal – organize all gear needed for class.  Extra practices will be scheduled on marching cadences if needed for those students on the drum line. Cover and return all equipment after rehearsals.

Cell Phones

Per the student handbook policy:

“Students will be allowed to use the cell phones during the school day in the cafeteria and hallways. Cell phones and portable electronic devices must be placed in silent mode and can’t be used in academic areas except by the teacher’s direction”

During class, if a cell phone is not used for educational purposes as approved by a director, we will confiscate them for our class period and issue a detention.

Music Department Use

Students may use the music department for practicing during their study hall periods. They must check in with Mr. Sundell or Mr. Tribley at the beginning of the period (or half period). If you do not verbally ask one of us, you will be marked truant for that period and will have to take it up with the Dean.

-                      Music Department Sign-In: Students will sign in at the beginning of the period (or half period). You may only check in if you intend to practice your band instrument. No homework, eating, or socializing will be permitted. Violations of the ‘practice only’ rule will result in the privilege being revoked. Only music department students are allowed to check in. The directors will only sign students in that meet these criteria.

-                      Eating: The cafeteria is the designated place for eating. In order to keep our facilities in good condition, the music department will have a no food and drink policy (except water). Food and drink (except water) will not be allowed in practice rooms, hallways, or teacher offices. A warning in class will be given at the beginning of the school year.

  • 1st Offense – you will be given the opportunity to eat lunch in the In-School Room
  • 2nd Offense – you will serve the 1st offense punishment and a detention.
  • Following Offenses: You will be referred to your Dean.

Grading

Semester 1


Performances                                   60%

Band Festival Reflection                10%

Playing Tests                                      15%

Rehearsals                                          10%

Daily Participation                            5%

Semester 2

 

Performances                                   60%

Concert Reflections                        10%

Playing Tests                                      15%

Rehearsals                                          10%

Daily Participation                            5%

 

Performances and Performance Reflections

            Students are expected to attend and perform at the Band Festival, Winter Concert, Organizational Contest, Superstate, Spring Concert, and all Home Football Games. In addition to each performance, students will complete a concert reflection following the performance(s).

                Students will be allowed to make up excused absences from concerts for half credit. Unexcused absences will receive no credit.

Sectional or Ensemble Rehearsals

Sectionals will meet as needed before school during the school year. Individual sections may need to organize sectionals on their own when needed.

Playing Tests

There will be playing tests on concert music.  These tests may be in person or recorded. Grades will be based on both effort and ability. 

There will be a playing test at the start of the year (September) that will determine seating positions.  Since section balance is critical, strong players will be playing all parts within the section. Further seating changes during the year will be announced if needed.

Daily Participation

In order to properly participate in the class each day, students will be expected to have the following items:

1)      Instrument

2)      Reeds, Neck-straps, Mouthpieces, or Sticks where applicable

3)      Music

The Daily Participation grade will be 5% of the semester grade. Students will begin with 20 Participation points at the beginning of the semester. They will lose points if they do not have any of the above items each day. A student cannot lose more than 20 points a semester.

Forms Page 

Tuning Exercise

PICTURES!!

Open House Information

Need Practice Sight reading???
http://www.practicesightreading.com/index.php

 

Wind Ensemble

Wind Ensemble Fall Audition Expectations:

Sign up is across from my office. Sign up on the day your instrument is scheduled. You may audition before your day (not after).
Monday – flutes, oboe, bassoon, euphonium, tuba
Tuesday – Saxophones, Bass Clarinet
Wednesday – Trumpet, Trombone, Percussion
Thursday – Clarinet, Horn
Friday – Make up day

1)      IMEA Scale Sheet

2)      Both Etudes
You may not be asked to perform the entire etudes, however, be prepared to do them both from the beginning to the end.

From these playing tests I will determine seating as well as the 16-18 people that we can send to IMEA to audition for the District 7 Band and Orchestra Wind section.

If you are chosen to participate in the IMEA audition process, please take that very seriously as you will be representing Vernon Hills High School.  If you are unable to audition, you must let me know immediately so I can let someone else go in your place.
Good Luck!