Band/CHOIR PARENTS' MEETING October, 15th th, 7:00 p.m. KLO Library 1

What To Expect Tonight:  New? Meet Your Music Directors  Music Department Philosophy  KLO Music Courses  Year in Review for Each Grade  Communication  SMARTMUSIC  Fundraising  Sign up volunteers  Charmaine Brade-Nixon  STRATFORD & EDMONTON TRIP INFO – Gr. 7 Parents “Free to Leave” 2

YOUR MUSIC DIRECTORS  Mr. Chris Perry  Mrs. Pam Samaddar 3

Ecole KLO Middle School Music Program Philosophy  We believe music is an integral part of a student’s overall education.  We strive to establish, for every student, a lasting relationship with music that provides satisfaction, enjoyment, and personal growth during the middle school years and throughout life.  We involve students in musical experiences both as music makers and as listeners. 4

Ecole KLO Middle School Music Program Philosophy  The learning of music is sequential.  The curriculum is based on developing skills in the elements of music - performing, describing, and creating.  We recognize and accommodate students’ different music aptitudes using a variety of learning modes and cognitive processes.  Through music lessons, we engage students in developing the Attributes of a Learner - Learner, Thinker, Innovator, Colloborator & Contributor 5

A comprehensive music program has many components:  Includes meaningful music experiences  Develop creative abilities of each student  Provide a variety of music to enhance understanding of other cultures  Develop basic music skills  Enhance learning through correlation with other academic areas  Share music achievement through performances  Develop positive attitude toward the art of music  Encourage participation and appreciation of music as an adult 6

SKILLS FOR SUCCESS IN LIFE  Discipline  Commitment  Responsibility  Goal-Setting  Dedication  Leadership  Creativity  Sensitivity  Communication  Teamwork  Cooperation 7 There are many benefits that build character and develop life skills by playing in a musical ensemble.

Band 7 Periods 1, 3 & 5 Mrs. Pam Samaddar Music Director 8

First Lessons’ Evening Thank you to:  KSS student clinicians, Jeff and his staff at Wentworth, Kelly from Valley Wind & Reed, KLO students who volunteered  KLO staff – for sharing their classrooms!  Mr. Perry  Great turn out! Helped get students off to a terrific start! 9

First 3 Weeks - Band 7 How Did It Go?  Despite late start, doing very well!  Almost all students have learned first 5 notes  All classes sound strong for playing into 3 weeks  Sectional rehearsals brass (Th) & woodwinds (Tu) Will keep sectionals until Winter Concert!  “Percussion - Wednesday at lunch starting next week! 10

Curriculum Details for Grade 7 Program are outlined in our Band 7 Handbook on both KLO & Mrs. S’s Websites  Focus on goal of SD23 to engage students as 21 st Century learners collaborators, contributors, thinkers learners and innovator 11

Performances  Winter - December 17 th, 2014  Education Week Showcase  (Gr. 7 only) March 11 th  Spring - June 16 th, 2015  Festivals – Jazz / Kiwanis  Gr. 8 Tour (Late Feb) + Stratford Exchange Opportunity (May 3 rd -9 th )  Gr. 9 Edmonton Trip  Glenmore FFN? (Gr. 7) – Early June  - 12

SMARTMUSIC  A Demo!  Any problems us! 13

Band 8 Concert Band 8 & 9 Combo 9 Jazz Band 8 & 9 Choir Mr. Perry Music Director 14

KLO CHOIR OUR GOALS:  To enjoy singing together  To look for performance opportunities (e.g., Winter Concert, Kiwanis Festival, Grade 8 Tour & Grade 9 Tours – gr. 8 & 9 only) REHEARSALS: Lunch - Monday After school - Wednesday . 15

LET’S KEEP IN TOUCH! CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS YEARS  JUPITER GRADES  KLO NEWSLETTER  & ANNOUNCEMENTS ON SCHOOL WEBSITE  MRS. SAMADDAR’S WEBSITE (pamsamaddar.weebly.com)  REMIND 101 – TEXT MESSAGES (Mr. Perry) 16

Remind 101 w/ Mr. Perry  Jazz Combo  Jazz Band A  Jazz Band B  Jazz Band 8a (Block  Jazz Band 8b (Block  Concert Band 8 (Block  Concert Band 9 (Block  17 One other way to Communicate

FUNDRAISING Why Fundraise? 1. To support your child’s music trips by means of individualized fundraising accounts. 2. To support music students/families in need. 3. To raise funds to help cover costs for the cleaning and repair of KLO’s Music Department instruments. 18

Fundraising Timeline  Oct/Nov/December:  Purdy’s chocolates  Winter Concert:  Selling of roses/t- shirts/chocolates, cupcakes  January  Bottle drive   March:  Purdy’s Easter Chocolates  Bottle Drive  April:  Garage Sale June Concert  Selling of roses/t- shirts/chocolates, cupcakes Other?  Phonebook Delivery  Raffle 19

We need your support to make music available for ALL students! Please sign up for fundraising events which you are able to help with. Every little bit of time that you can donate is much appreciated! 20

Volunteer Sign Up  Fundraising 21

Thank You for Joining Us and Involving Your Child in Music at KLO!!  Short Break….Stratford & Edmonton Trip info is next  Please feel free to leave if you are a grade 7 parent, however, if you are curious, you may stay ) 22