Fulton School Band
Handbook
Fulton High School
8060 Ely Hwy
Middleton, MI 48856
(989)236-7232
http://fulton.edzone.net/band/bandmain.html
Phil Baker, Director
of Bands
Band Objective
1.
Students
will gain the love and appreciation of music through actual performance.
2.
Students
will develop various skills in wind and or percussion instruments.
3.
Students
will provide musical needs for the school, community, and themselves.
4.
Students
will learn about music theory, history, and other music cultures, throughout
the school year.
5.
To
provide students a warm and colorful atmosphere, self-expression, and healthy
social environment.
6.
To
develop responsibility, teamwork, interaction, and a healthy emotional outlet.
Attendance
It is important that all students come prepared,
on time, and most importantly, attend everyday, in rehearsals and performances. Each individual is a part of a team who
has a goal of reaching maximum achievement. With the proper planning conflicts can be avoided.
●Any un-excused absence from a performance
will result in a zero for that event.*
●Conflicts with school activities and a
performance is the studentŐs responsibility to inform all parties as soon as
possible so that a solution can be worked out. There will be an alternate
assignment for any absence from a required event.*
*Performances
include: Home football games, playoff home football games, marching or concert
festivals, graduation, parades, and anything else that is on the schedule for a
specific school year.
Any excused absence must follow this procedure:
1.
Director
must be notified at lease 24 hours in advance, unless it is an emergency.
2.
The
notification must be in writing.
3.
It
must be approved by the director.
4.
You
will have a make-up writing assignment to complete in replace of absence.
Award Letters
Requirement for a letter in Band for High
School Students
1.
No
un-excused absences
2.
Maintain
at least a B average
3.
Earn
at least 50 band points in one school year.
Band Points
Play in another band 5
points
Marching Band Member 25
points
Concert Band Member 5
points
Jazz Band Member 5
points
Pep Band Member 5
points
All-State Band Member
or any other all-star Band 10
points
Solo and Ensemble 3
points per event
Private Lessons 2
points per lesson
(must have proof in writing from lesson teacher)
Teach lessons 2
points per lesson
(max
of 5 for 10 points)
Playing in an additional ensemble 5
points
(must have written proof)
Director-approved Concert
Attendance 2
points each
(max
of 5 for 10 points)
Grading
30%- Daily Class Participation. This includes daily attendance,
attitude, and daily participation in the classroom.
35%- Performances. This includes any concerts, marching or
concert festivals, home football games, any home playoff football games,
graduation ceremonies, and anything on the schedule that is required for a
particular school year.
35%- Playing Tests. This includes two exams, one at the end
of each semester, and any playing exams for chair auditions.
Uniforms
Marching Uniforms will be issued either
before or after band camp. The
uniforms will be stored in the High School Band Room and students will change
into their uniform at school. After the performance the students will put the
uniform back into their specific garment bag and place their hat and uniform
neatly where they belong. Students
are required to wear black shoes and black socks that should be purchased on
your own. When students are in
full uniform they are not allowed to wear jewelry, nail polish, and all hair
must be put up in the hat unless it is too short. Students are also responsible for any damage to the uniform
beyond normal wear and tear. For example, if you get a stain on your uniform
you must get it dry cleaned right away, especially before our next
performance. I would appreciate it
if each band member would not eat or drink while in uniform (water is the
exception). This will eliminate a
trip to the dry-cleaners at your expense and promote the longevity of the
uniforms. Before the season starts
you will be required to pay a $12.00 maintenance dry-cleaning fee.
Concert Uniforms for
High School and Middle School
Ladies are to wear a black skirt which needs to be
longer than Knee length or black slacks, not black jeans. Ladies should also
wear a black shirt, black or nude nylons, and black dress shoes.
Gentlemen are to wear black slacks, not black
jeans, and a white dress shirt with long sleeves, a black solid tie, solid
black shoes, and black socks.
** All concert uniforms are to be purchased on
your own. If there are any problems with this please contact the band
director**
Behavior Policy
In the world of music listening is one of the key
elements in making a successful program.
Therefore, talking in between songs or when I am rehearsing a particular
section it is not acceptable. If
talking or your attitude becomes a problem in the classroom the studentŐs grade
will drop 5% for everyday the student has a problem. If it still continues parents will be contacted and or the
student will be sent to the Self Discipline Room.
Instrument Policy
Individual band members using instruments owned by
the school assume responsibility for any damage to the instrument. This includes drumsticks, mouthpieces,
instruments, amplifiers, and anything else that belongs to the band
program. Every summer they are
maintained and repaired. In
addition, if your student loses the instrument they are responsible for
replacing the instrument and or parts.
Percussion students will be responsible for their own concert and
marching snare sticks. Individual
band members must sign the contract in order to use a school instrument.
Music Policy
Individual band members using original music owned
by the school assume responsibility for any lost or stolen music. To replace the original missing part
will cost you$4.00 for each piece of music and $1.00 for any lost copy of
music.
Upgrade Suggestions
for Personal Instruments
For clarinets: One of the following Vandoren (B45,
M13, M14) Richard Hawkins, Larry Combs Models. For Saxophones: Selmer C-Star.
For Trumpet: Bach 5C or 3C. For French Horn: Farkus MDC. For
Trombone/Euphonium: Bach 6 ½ AL or 4G. For Tuba: Conn Helleberg7B. I would prefer clarinets and saxophones
to utilize Vandoren Reeds or Mitchell Lurie. Some suggestive ligatures at the the High School Level are
Bonade, Rovner, Vandoren, or H&B.
When you start on your instrument we keep them very simple and basic in
order to be affordable. The
mouthpieces that we start you on are selected to match much smaller faces and
smaller lungs. You have in essence Ňgrown out of them.Ó The previous suggestions are the best
way to step up to a high school caliber equipment and sound production without
buying a new instrument. The cost
of the above items will run about the same cost as a pair of high quality
athletic shoes (and they are the last upgrade you need to make). Without
quality gear, your ability to produce an excellent sound (the most important
thing!) is severely limited.
2006-2007 Schedule of Events for Fulton
Bands
August
**Monday
nights
6:30-8:30pm Marching Band Rehearsals (days
are subject to change throughout marching season.)
25-
Home Football Game*
31-
Home Football Game*
September
5-
School Starts
9-
Riverfest Parade-Report time TBA*
15-
Home Football Game*
29-
Home Football Game* (Homecoming)
October
7-
Marching Invitational @ Cedar Springs-Time TBA*
9- Marching Band Festival Time TBA @ St.Johns High
School*
13- Home Football Game*
14- Marching Invitational @ DeWitt-Time TBA*
16- Rain date for Marching Band Festival*
20-
Home Football Game*
25-
Fall Concert HS/MS/6th Grade Report time 6:15 p.m.*
Pop-can
Drive October 21st from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Football
Playoffs
October
27th or 28th TBA
November
3rd or 4th Districts TBA
November
10th or 11th Regionals TBA
November
18th Semi-FinalsTBA
November
24th or 25th Finals TBA
**All
Home
Payoff games and the Finals are required.
December
2-Jr.
High S&E at Perry High School
5-
Holiday Band Concert HS/Jazz Band*
6-
Holiday Band Concert MS/6th/5th Grade Band*
January
20/21-
Jr. High All-Star Band @ Bay City Western High School and students will be
nominated by the director for this.
February
17-
High School Solo and Ensemble @ Bay City Central High School
March
9th
or 10th- Band Festival at Perry High School Time and Date TBA* for
MS/HS
April
14-
Jr. High Solo and Ensemble @ Alma High School
18-
Spring Concert-HS/Jazz/MS*
19-
Spring Concert-5th/6th/HS Solo and Ensemble Students*
May
3-
Marching and Concert Band Banquet 6:30 p.m. in HS Commons
June
3-
Graduation Ceremony, All 8th-11th Grade students will
perform at Graduation, Report time is 1:15 p.m.*
July
21-
Ionia Free Fair Parade Time-TBA*
Pep-Band
Dates
December
8th
January
12th
February
2nd, 16th, 23rd
We
will be playing at all Friday Home Games.
Students in 8th-12th Grade are able to
participate. Students will be
required to play at one of 7 home games.
If there are any conflicts with the required game you will have an
alternate assignment. Each one you participate in beyond the required event,
allows you to have 5 extra credit points per game. For a total of 30
points.
*=required
dates
If
you can not attend a required date refer back to attendance.
I,
the undersigned parent or guardian, have read and understand the policies of
the Fulton High School Band Handbook.
I give permission for my child to participate and be an active member in
the Fulton High School Band.
______________________________ ____________
StudentŐs
Signature Date
______________________________ ____________
Parent(s)
Signature Date
Home
Phone:______________________
Instrument
Information-(in case of theft or loss)
Type
of Instrument__________________________________
Make
of Instrument
(What
company makes it?)
____________________________________
Serial
Number
(found
on Instrument_________________________________
Please
return the next day in order to receive your 10 points.
I,
the undersigned parent or guardian, have read and understand the policies of
the Fulton Band Handbook for the Fulton Middle School Band. I give permission for my child to
participate and be an active member in the Fulton Middle School Band.
______________________________ ____________
StudentŐs
Signature Date
______________________________ ____________
Parent(s)
Signature Date
Home
Phone:______________________
Instrument
Information-(in case of theft or loss)
Type
of Instrument__________________________________
Make
of Instrument
(What
company makes it?)
____________________________________
Serial
Number
(found
on Instrument_________________________________
Please
return the next day in order to receive your 10 points.