1. Welcome to Band

2. Schedule
the following teacher for information on grading, schedule, or questions: 3rd Period: Instrumental Methods—Mrs. Reinhart 4th Period: Jazz Band—Mrs. Chance/Mrs. Reinhart 5th Period: Wind Ensemble—Mrs. Chance 6th Period: Symphonic Band—Mrs. Reinhart 7th Period: Concert Band—Mrs. Chance

3.
The best way to contact a director is via . Messages sent through Remind, Instagram, or Facebook are not checked consistently and are not guaranteed a response. Mrs. Chance: Mrs. Reinhart:

4. Join Remind: Text code to 81010
3rd Period (Instrumental 4th Period (Jazz 5th Period (Wind 6th Period (Symphonic 7th Period (Concert

5. Additional Communication
Instagram/Facebook: McLean Bands (817) Update your information in Charms

6. Upcoming Events Turn in handbook forms: DUE FRIDAY!
September 6: MS Band Night with PHS
September 11 Ceremony: 8 a.m. call time, formal black concert attire (Wind Ensemble only)
September 24: MMS Band performs at MMS football game vs. Wedgwood

7. Terms to Know Woodwind: Flute, oboe, bassoon, clarinets, saxophones
Brass: Trumpet, French horn, trombone, euphonium, tuba
Ensemble: Full band/group
Wind Ensemble =Varsity
Symphonic Band =Non Varsity
Concert Band =Sub Non Varsity
Instrumental Methods=Sub Non Varsity
Band Fee=$90/year
Rental Fee=$40/semester or $80/year (ONLY school instruments)

8. What to Expect This Year
Sectionals
How to share time with other school practices
Objective Sheet (Achievement Sheet)
Music First
All District/All Region Auditions
Solo & Ensemble
UIL/District Benchmark
Concerts (Fall, Winter, Spring)
Band placement for next year

9. Wind Ensemble Sectionals
Flute: Friday 8-9
French Horn: Wednesday 8-9 am
Oboe: Appointment
Trombone: Thursday 4:45-5:45
Bassoon: Appointment
Euphonium: Thursday 4:45- 5:45
Clarinet: Thursday 8-9
Bass Clarinet: Appointment
Tuba: Tuesday 4:45-5:45
Saxophones: Tuesday 8-9
Percussion: Wednesday 4:45- 5:45
Trumpet: Monday 4:45-5:45

10. Symphonic Band Sectionals
Flute: Tuesday 8-9
French Horn: Thursday 8-9
Oboe: Appointment
Trombone: Tuesday 4:45-5:45
Bassoon: Appointment
Euphonium: Tuesday 4:45-5:45
Clarinet: Wednesday 8-9
Tuba: Thursday 4:45-5:45
Bass Clarinet: Appointment
Percussion: Wednesday 4:45- 5:45
Saxophones: Friday 8-9
Trumpet: Monday 4:45-5:45

11. Outside of Class Behavior—Represent the program well Practice
Ideally: 4-5 days for minutes each
Start Here: 2 days for 20 minutes each
What to Practice
Daily Warm Up Exercises Page (5 min)
Instrument Exercises (middle part of their binder) (5 min)
Concert music or All Region etudes (10 min)
Private Lessons:

12. Grading Participation (50%) Performance (50%) Class Sectionals
Concerts
Contests
Playing/Chair Tests

13. What You’ll Need www.mcleanmsband.com/supplies
Binder & pencil (pencil pouch)
If you lose it… you need to replace it
Instrument
School vs. rent to own

14. ALL:
5th, 6th 7th period: Foundations for Superior Performance ($6.95/Percussion $9.95)
4th period: Essential Elements: Jazz
3rd period: Essential Elements
Metronome/Tuner with microphone pick up
Flute: Swab, tuning rod
Clarinets/Saxophones: Mouthpiece, ligature, reeds, cork grease, reed case/reed guard, swab
Oboe Reeds:
Brass: Mouthpiece, slide grease/valve oil
Percussion: Snare sticks, yarn mallets, bell mallets, practice pad

15. Attire Casual Concert Uniform Formal Concert Attire Black dress shirt
Collared for gentlemen, blouse for ladies
Black dress pants (NO skirts/dresses)
Black dress shoes
Socks for gentlemen
Avoid loud shoes/shoes that are hard to walk in
Grey concert tee
Jeans (unless otherwise stated by a director)
Nice shoes

16. Field Trips Must turn in handbook forms in order to travel
Students must be academically eligible
Students are responsible for make up work
No students are to be picked up at an event without prior approval. This includes written notice 48 hours prior to the trip and administration (not director) approval, as per the FWISD School Board policy
1 chaperone/10 students

17. Fundraising NO Cookie Dough Write a Check/Lock In
(But you can still buy from a 6th grade band member )
Write a Check/Lock In
Rangers tickets (mcleanmsband to save $$!!)

18. Band Boosters
President: Nikki Rustad, Volunteer Coordinator: Brenda Rios,

19. Volunteering & Donations
Chaperone a trip! 1 adult/10 students
Black dress shirts, pants or shoes
Water
Pre-packaged snacks (chips, animal crackers, cookies, etc)
Please NO peanut butter 