1. Todd Livingston, director
Kino JH Concert Band
Todd Livingston, director

2. About me: Kino Junior High, Edison Elementary
9th year teaching, 6th with Mesa Public Schools
Graduate of Mountain View HS, Arizona State University
Other activities include:
Mountain View HS Marching Band – woodwind instructor (year 4)
Arizona Wind Symphony – bass/contrabass clarinet (year 5)
Academy Drum and Bugle Corps – tour administrator (year 7)
Arizona Band and Orchestra Directors Association – Member of the Board of Directors and other random things
Arizona State University – teacher training

3. Concert Band at Kino Junior High …by the numbers
MU 19/20 Hybrid class – 7th and 8th graders
Find the curriculum at and-curriculum
37 students – 1st period
8 performances per year outside of school hours (dates in handbook)
3 flutes, 10 clarinets, 3 saxophones, 5 trumpets, 6 horns, 3 trombones, 2 euphoniums, 2 tubas, 3 percussionists

4. Skills and Grading 1st quarter: “individual skills”
scales, tone, rhythm, unification of counting styles
“How are we supposed to sound in junior high?”
2nd quarter: “whole ensemble”
balance, blend, intonation, more scales, literature, cross-curricular connections (music history, acoustics, cultural relevance)
Grading:
Daily participation and in-class assignments – 40%
Playing assessments/evaluations – 25%
Concerts – 35%
Make-up work and re-testing are an essential part of a “growth mindset” and constant improvement.

5. Concert Dates also in handbook/online at www. mpsaz
Concert Dates also in handbook/online at
*Friday, September 1st – Football Game with Mesa HS Band
*Friday, September 15th – Football Game with Westwood HS Band
*(Students must choose ONE to attend, can do both for extra credit)
Thursday, October 26th 7:00PM – KJHS Fall Band Concert
Tuesday, December 12th 7:00PM – KJHS Winter Band Concert
*Thursday, January 18th 5:00PM to 8:30PM – Feeder System Concert at Westwood HS
*Tuesday, January 23rd 5:00PM to 8:30PM – Feeder System Concert at Mesa HS
Thursday, February 8th 4:30PM to 5:30PM – Show Off Kino (1st Hour Concert Band ONLY)
Thursday, March 8th – KJHS Spring Band Concert
Thursday, March 29th – ABODA Concert Festival – Northern Arizona
(KJHS Concert Band w/KJHS Concert Orchestra – we will need chaperones!)
Tuesday, May 15th 7:00PM – KJHS Final Band Concert

6. Extra opportunities (extra credit points available)
Saturday, February 10th – MPS Honor Band Auditions
Location and times TBA (must register by January 19th)
Saturday, February 24th – AZMEA Solo/Ensemble Festival
Highland Lakes Elementary, Glendale, AZ (must register by January 12th)
Saturday, March 17th – AZMEA All-State Band Festival
Shadow Mountain High School, Phoenix, AZ (must register/audition by January 12th)
Monday, April 2nd – MPS Honor Band Performance
Mesa Arts Center - Ikeda Theater, 7:00 PM

7. Contact me with any questions! E-mail is best:

8. Todd Livingston, director
Kino JH Prep Band
Todd Livingston, director

9. About me: Kino Junior High, Edison Elementary
9th year teaching, 6th with Mesa Public Schools
Graduate of Mountain View HS, Arizona State University
Other activities include:
Mountain View HS Marching Band – woodwind instructor (year 4)
Arizona Wind Symphony – bass/contrabass clarinet (year 5)
Academy Drum and Bugle Corps – tour administrator (year 7)
Arizona Band and Orchestra Directors Association – Member of the Board of Directors and other random things
Arizona State University – teacher training

10. Prep Band at Kino Junior High …by the numbers
MU 18 – 7th and 8th graders
Find the curriculum at and-curriculum
31 students – 2nd period
6 performances per year outside of school hours (dates in handbook)
5 flutes, 5 clarinets, 2 saxes, 8 trumpets, 3 trombones, 2 euphonium, 2 tubas, 4 percussionists

11. Skills and Grading 1st quarter: “individual skills”
scales, tone, rhythm, unification of counting styles
“How are we supposed to sound in junior high?”
2nd quarter: “whole ensemble”
balance, blend, intonation, more scales, literature, cross-curricular connections (music history, acoustics, cultural relevance)
Grading:
Daily participation and in-class assignments – 40%
Playing assessments/evaluations – 25%
Concerts – 35%
Make-up work and re-testing are an essential part of a “growth mindset” and constant improvement.

12. Concert Dates also in handbook/online at www. mpsaz
Concert Dates also in handbook/online at
*Friday, September 1st – Football Game with Mesa HS Band
*Friday, September 15th – Football Game with Westwood HS Band
*(Students must choose ONE to attend, can do both for extra credit)
Thursday, October 26th 7:00PM – KJHS Fall Band Concert
Tuesday, December 12th 7:00PM – KJHS Winter Band Concert
*Thursday, January 18th 5:00PM to 8:30PM – Feeder System Concert at Westwood HS
*Tuesday, January 23rd 5:00PM to 8:30PM – Feeder System Concert at Mesa HS
Thursday, February 8th 4:30PM to 5:30PM – Show Off Kino
Thursday, March 8th – KJHS Spring Band Concert
Tuesday, May 15th 7:00PM – KJHS Final Band Concert

13. Extra opportunities (extra credit points available)
Saturday, February 10th – MPS Honor Band Auditions
Location and times TBA (must register by January 19th)
Saturday, February 24th – AZMEA Solo/Ensemble Festival
Highland Lakes Elementary, Glendale, AZ (must register by January 12th)
Saturday, March 17th – AZMEA All-State Band Festival
Shadow Mountain High School, Phoenix, AZ (must register/audition by January 12th)
Monday, April 2nd – MPS Honor Band Performance
Mesa Arts Center - Ikeda Theater, 7:00 PM

14. Contact me with any questions! E-mail is best: