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

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

Concert Band at Kino Junior High …by the numbers MU 19/20 Hybrid class – 7th and 8th graders Find the curriculum at http://www.mpsaz.org/arts/music/band-program- 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

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.

Concert Dates also in handbook/online at www. mpsaz Concert Dates also in handbook/online at www.mpsaz.org/arts/music/staff/jtlivingston *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

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

Contact me with any questions! E-mail is best: JTLivingston@mpsaz.org

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

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

Prep Band at Kino Junior High …by the numbers MU 18 – 7th and 8th graders Find the curriculum at http://www.mpsaz.org/arts/music/band-program- 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

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.

Concert Dates also in handbook/online at www. mpsaz Concert Dates also in handbook/online at www.mpsaz.org/arts/music/staff/jtlivingston *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

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

Contact me with any questions! E-mail is best: JTLivingston@mpsaz.org