Welcome to TMS Bands! Mr. Wootton, Head Band Director Tuba, French Horn and Trombone/Baritone Beginners, Wind Ensemble Director Mrs. Allison, Assistant Band Director Flute, Clarinet and Oboe/Bassoon Beginners, Symphonic Band Director Mr. Sanford, Assistant Band Director Saxophone, Trumpet, Percussion Beginners, Concert Band Director

What Should I Expect This Year? Students will be sent home Monday with a Band Handbook detailing all aspects of our program. A signature sheet will be attached to the back that will be signed by parents and students and returned to the Directors by Friday, August 26 th. A Band Calendar will also be sent home the first week and will also be posted on our website.

Which Instrument Will My Child Play? Most of our students were tested last Spring on their choice of instruments. If your child has not been tested, we will determine their instrument by the end of the first week of school. Some instruments, such as percussion and saxophone, are highly requested. We have to limit the number of students who are placed in these classes based on the needs of the student and the band program.

How Do I Obtain and Instrument for My Child? If you did not procure an instrument for your child at the Spring Instrument Drive, we will be holding a Fall Instrument Drive on Monday, August 29 th from 4:30-7:00 pm in the TMS Cafeteria. Several reputable music stores will be here to offer rent-to-own plans, instrument purchases, and other necessary supplies for your student. We will begin playing on August 30 th !

What is the Time Commitment? Daily Practice: minutes, including weekends! *Students will fill out practice Charts to document their at-home practice. Concerts: Twice During the Year (Winter and Spring) and one Honors Band Competition (in May) After-School Rehearsals: Minimal, occurring throughout the year just before concerts. What are the Extra Costs? Band T-Shirt ($12): This is part of your student’s uniform. Please purchase online using the RevTrack system. Band Fees ($50): This fee helps with clinicians, piano accompanists, and transportation fees for the year. *Due by September 16, 2016! *Due by October 7, 2016

How Will My Child Be Graded? Detailed information can be found on pages 5-6 of the Band Handbook. o Daily Participation o Concerts o Rehearsals o Practice Charts (information on this during the 2 nd 9 weeks) o CHARMS Assessments (information on this during the 2 nd 9 weeks) 1.Play and Talk only with Permission 2.Allow Yourself and Others to Learn 3.Be Ready to Play on Time with All Supplies 4.No Gum, Candy or Food. 5.NO PHONES!

Fundraiser/Donation Community Service Projects Instead of a fundraiser this year, we are reaching out to our band families to help us secure donations to our program. Friends, relatives, coworkers or church members who are supportive of the arts are great contacts to ask! We are going to tie these donation requests to several community service projects we are doing throughout the year. We feel it’s worthwhile to give back to our community and we hope those who donate to our program will too!  Can Food Drive to help HAAM  Toy Drive to benefit The Door  Community Outreach Concert at a local assisted living facility  Handmade Valentine’s Day Cards and Concert at a local assisted living facility

Contact: Jenneffier Parke, TMS Representative This organization provides a LOT of monetary support to our program! Please consider volunteering your time at TMS football games at the concession stands. The money earned comes straight back to TMS band students!