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CLARKE MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND HANDBOOK
Welcome to the Clarke Middle School Bands! We’re glad you are joining us for a very exciting year! YOU are what makes
this band program outstanding!
Expectations of a Clarke band member:
1) All instruments must be clearly marked with your name. Any materials lost throughout the year must be
replaced at your expense.
2) Band members are required to exhibit good discipline and attention during all rehearsals and performances.
Constant disruptions by a band member during rehearsals show a lack of respect for the band. Any student
who chooses to act in this manner will have consequences and may be removed from the program.
3) Students will be required to attend certain out of school functions as part of their band grade. Performances
are always graded!
4) Maintain a 70 or higher in all classes at all times. Students who become ineligible will not be allowed to
participate in any band event outside of school.
5) Get to class on time.
6) NO public display of affection!
7) During a fire drill, you will walk quietly and in one straight line. NO EXCEPTIONS!
ALL band students are required to have the following materials at their seat for every class no exceptions:
1) Instrument in good playing condition with all necessary supplies. (if instrument needs repair, take it to a
director before you take it to the music store. We can often fix minor problems in our office.)
2) ½” or 1” Black binder with minimum of 10 sheet protectors for assigned book and all music
3) PENCIL on music stand every day
Uniform
All students will be required to be in the correct band uniform for all contests and performances. Students not in the
correct uniform for a performance/competition will not be allowed to perform and will receive a zero for that grade.
The uniform for each performing ensemble consists of:
Beginning Band
1. Band uniform shirt tucked in (Band uniform shirt is included with the enrichment fee - see next page)
2. Solid black pants
3. Long black socks
4. Solid black dress shoes (girls may wear solid black boots or black flats with some sort of stockings)
Symphonic Band- To be determined.
Honor Band
Boys
1. White collared button up dress shirt
2. Solid black dress pants
3. Black crew socks
4. Solid black dress shoes
5. Boys will be issued a long black tie and vest
Girls
1. Black concert dress (issued by the band)
2. Solid black, closed toe dress shoes (flat or small heel is fine)
GRADES
Students will receive a weekly participation grade which includes:
1. Bringing your instrument, band book, and music EVERY day
2. Taking your instrument home to practice EVERY day
Students who do not have their instrument for class will lose 20 points from their weekly participation grade. Students
who leave their instruments at school over-night will lose 20 points for every night their instrument is left here including
weekends. Students who are not practicing or progressing as expected will be required to complete and turn in weekly
practice logs for a grade and parent phone calls will be made.
If the student does not bring their instrument to school because it needs a repair, bring it to Mrs. Lopez before taking it
to the music store (most likely I can fix it). If the instrument does need to go to the shop, you must bring a note from
your parents stating its being repaired otherwise you will lose the participation points.
Throughout the nine weeks, students will also have various playing tests and concerts. All performances are required
and graded. MANY times throughout the year we will have morning and afterschool sectionals/rehearsals which are
also always mandatory and graded.
In order to participate in end of year band activities (Band trip/field trips/band BBQ, etc.), students must be passing, have had
good behavior and must have attended all concerts/performances and competitions throughout the year.
LOCKERS
Students will be assigned a locker to store their instruments during the school day. Lockers are for instrument and band
binder ONLY and should only be used during school hours. Key or combination locks are allowed however, if you forget
your combination or lose your key and can’t participate in class, it will affect your grade. We are not responsible for lost
or stolen personal items. Students are required to take their instruments home every day to practice.
BAND ENRICHMENT FEE
Students will be asked to pay/fundraise a band enrichment fee which will cover the following:
Beginning Band $30
1. Beginning band uniform shirt
2. End of year Band BBQ, band activities and *awards
Symphonic/Honor Band $50
1. Band Night shirt/meal
2. Meals for off campus competitions/ performances
3. Band uniform (we do not have enough uniforms this year for all students so we need to purchase more)
4. End of year Band BBQ, band activities and *awards
Our goal is for every student to have an exciting and educational experience without putting any extra financial burden
on parents so we will be having several fundraising opportunities throughout the year. We would like for this to be paid
off by December. Students who want to participate in end of year band activities must pay the enrichment fee! If you
have any questions about the enrichment fee please feel free to contact a director.
*students who participate in ALL band performances and competitions throughout the year will be eligible for an
award.
DAILY PROCEDURES FOR BAND
1. When you arrive at school put your instrument in your band locker. DO NOT keep it with you or leave it in another
classroom during the school day. Understand that this is to keep it safe. Your instrument is your responsibility!
2. Do not touch anything that does not belong to you!!!
3. Music will be copied and issued to you, however, if you lose it, you are responsible for replacing it and making a new
copy.
4. ABSOLUTELY NO food, drinks or GUM permitted in the band room at any time- NO EXCEPTIONS! Students who are
asked repeatedly to spit out gum will receive a behavioral contract which can eventually lead to a referral.
5. ONLY BAND STUDENTS ALLOWED IN THE BAND ROOM- your friends who are not in band need to wait outside.
6. You must be in school uniform at all times unless otherwise permitted by principal.
7. At the end of the day come immediately to the band room to get your instrument and music. If you go home sick,
come to the band room first. YOUR INSTRUMENT SHOULD NEVER SPEND THE NIGHT AT SCHOOL!
8. NO ONE is allowed in the BAND OFFICE at ANY TIME unless you have permission from a director.
Consequences for breaking band rules include:
1. Parent phone call/conference
2. Parent shadowing during class
3. Parent/administrative conferences/referral
4. Permanent removal from the band program
SCHOOL INSTRUMENT POLICIES
Socorro ISD has a very limited number of district owned instruments available for student use, based on the
instrumentation needs of the band and/or financial need. These are mainly the larger and more expensive instruments.
SISD charges a once yearly fee of $45.00 for the use of these instruments. The fee can be waived in the case of financial
difficulties. In addition, district policy states that students who switch to one of these instruments at director request
who already own their own band instrument will have the fee waived. Also, students who are issued two instruments
(one for home use and one for classroom use) only pay one $45.00 fee.
Students using district owned instruments are responsible for supplying all needed maintenance supplies, and must
show these to the director before any school instrument will be issued.
If your child has been assigned to play a district owned instrument, it will be issued as soon as the following steps are
completed:
1. Parent and child fill out and return the Instrument Loan Rental Card.
2. Bring receipt for $45.00 (from main office) or letter requesting a fee waiver to the band office OR you can pay
rental fee in the band office.
3. Show a director the maintenance supplies for your instrument.
4. Return Musician Info Sheet/Acknowledgement Form signed by student and parent
FOR BEGINNING BAND ONLY:
There will be an instrument fair on Thursday, August 9th from 4:00pm- 5:30pm for ALL beginning students to be
evaluated and select their instruments. Supply lists and school instrument rental cards (if applicable) will be given out
the following week.
ATTENTION PARENTS!
TROUGHOUT THE YEAR WE WILL NEED PARENT VOLUNTEERS TO ASSIST IN VARIOUS BAND ACTIVITIES. IF YOU ARE ABLE
TO HELP, PLEASE GO ONLINE ON THE DISTRICT WEBSITE UNDER PARENTS AND FILL OUT THE BACKGROUND CHECK AND
SISD VOLUNTEER FORM OTHERWISE YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO VOLUNTEER WITH THE BAND PROGRAM OR ANY
SCHOOL RELATED ACTIVITY.
Please be advised that ALL of the information regarding band events will be posted on our
website. We will rarely send home flyers with information with the students so please check
the website often! If you do not have access to a computer please contact Mrs. Lopez to
make arrangements.
This year we will be sending occasional text messages to keep you updated on important
information for each class. (PLEASE wait until the 2nd week of school for schedules to be
finalized) Here are the instructions:
For Beginning Band:
Text @clarkebeg to 81010
For Symphonic Band:
Text @clarkesym to 81010
For Honor Band:
Text @clarkehb to 81010
PLEASE FILL OUT AND RETURN THE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM AND PERMISSION SLIP AT THE END OF THIS
HANDBOOK TO THE BAND DIRECTOR!
If you have any questions, please call the band office at 937-5736. We’re looking forward to helping you continue on
your musical journey!
Vanessa Lopez
Director
CLARKE MIDDLE SCHOOL BAND
BEGINNING BAND SUPPLY LIST
PLEASE WAIT UNTIL AFTER YOU HAVE BEEN EVALUATED FOR AN INSTRUMENT TO ACQUIRE SUPPLIES
Two music stores to acquire instrument and supplies are Whites Music Box (George Dieter/Pendale) and Olivas Music
(Zaragoza/Rojas)
FLUTE
1. Tuning rod
2. Handkerchief for cleaning
*OBOE/*BASSOON
1. 2 medium soft reeds OR 1 medium soft plastic reed
CLARINET/*BASS CLARINET/ALTO SAX/*TENOR SAX
1. Have AT LEAST 3 good reeds at all times!!!! Buy Vandoren, V-12 or Juno size 2.5 OR buy 1 soft plastic reed.
2. Swab and cork grease
3. Neck strap (all)
ALL BRASS (Trumpet, *Horn, *Trombone, *Baritone, *Tuba)
1. Tuning slide grease
2. Valve oil (Trombones- slide cream)
3. Mouthpiece brush (to clean mouthpiece at home)
4. Mouthpiece pouch (baritone and tuba only)
All students need:
1. Folding music stand for home practice
2. Pencil on your music stand everyday
3. Making Music Matter- Frank Ticheli- for your instrument
4. A black binder with about 5 sheet protectors only for band book and music
5. Tuner/metronome combo (or download app)
*School instrument rental information on pg.4 of the band handbook.
Instrument, book and supplies are needed NO LATER than Monday, August 20th
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call the Clarke Band office at 937-5736 or email Mrs. Lopez at
[email protected] (email is best)
mailto:[email protected]
WOODWIND SUPPLY LIST (Symphonic/Honor)
WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU to rent/buy a step-up instrument! These are higher quality instruments that produce
better sounds and are easier to play on. Advanced band students are required to play/perform at a much higher level
and beginning level instruments are not built to play some of the more difficult music you will receive this year.
You will only sound as good as the quality of instrument you hold in your hands!
Two music stores to acquire instrument and supplies are Whites Music Box (George Dieter/Pendale) and Olivas Music
(Zaragoza/Rojas).
FLUTE
1. Tuning rod
2. Handkerchief for cleaning
SINGLE REED (Clarinet, Alto Sax, *Tenor Sax, *Bass Clarinet)
1. AT LEAST 3 good reeds at all times!!!! Vandoren, V-12 or Juno size 3
2. Swab
3. Cork grease
4. Neck strap (all)
DOUBLE REED (*Bassoon, *oboe)
1. At least 2 good reeds at all times
2. Swab
3. Cork grease
All woodwind players need:
1. Sharpened pencil
2. Folding music stand for home practice
3. Honor Band Method book- Sound Innovations by Peter Boonshaft and Chris Bernotas for Intermediate
Development
4. Symphonic Band Method book- Making Music Matter- Frank Ticheli- for your instrument
5. A black binder with sheet protectors only for band book and music
6. Tuner/Metronome combo (or download app)
*School instrument rental information on pg.4 of this handbook.
Instrument, book and supplies are needed NO LATER than Monday, August 13th
All instruments need to have a name tag at all times!! (Available in band office)
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call the Clarke Band office at 937-5736 or email Mrs. Lopez at
[email protected] (email is best)
mailto:[email protected]
BRASS SUPPLY LIST (Symphonic/Honor)
If you play TRUMPET OR TROMBONE, WE STRONGLY ENROURAGE YOU to rent/buy a step-up instrument! These are
higher quality instruments that produce better sounds and are easier to play on. Advanced band students are required
to play/perform at a much higher level and beginning level instruments are not built to play some of the more difficult
music you will receive this year.
You will only sound as good as the quality of instrument you hold in your hands!
Two possible music stores to acquire instrument and supplies are Whites Music Box (George Dieter/Pendale) and Olivas
Music (Zaragoza/Rojas).
All advanced brass players need the following equipment:
1. Honor Band Method book- Sound Innovations by Peter Boonshaft and Chris Bernotas for Intermediate
Development
2. Symphonic Band Method book- Making Music Matter- Frank Ticheli
3. Tuning slide grease
4. Valve oil (Trombones- slide cream)
5. Mouthpiece brush
6. Mouthpiece pouch (baritone and tuba only)
7. Polishing cloth
8. Folding music stand for home practice
9. Sharpened pencil with eraser
10. A black binder with sheet protectors only for band book and music
11. Tuner/metronome combo (or download app)
*School instrument rental information on pg.4 of this handbook.
Instrument, book and supplies are needed NO LATER than Monday, August 13th
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call the Clarke Band office at 937-5736 or email Mrs. Lopez at
[email protected] (email is best)
Routine maintenance should be done at home - DO NOT remove slides and valves during class time. If the valves stick,
oil them with a few drops once a day at home or before class starts. Mouthpieces should be cleaned weekly at home
with a little soap and water to keep them sanitary.
All instruments need to have a name tag at all times!! (Available in band office)
mailto:[email protected]
PERCUSSION SUPPLY LIST (Beginning / Symphonic / Honor)
Two possible music stores to acquire instrument and supplies are Whites Music Box (George Dieter/Pendale) and Olivas
Music (Zaragoza/Rojas).
1. Symphonic/Honor Percussion: no method book required
2. Beginning Percussion method book: Simple Steps to Successful Beginning Percussion
3. Bell kit and practice pad
4. Folding music stand for home practice
5. *Concert snare drum sticks: Vic Firth SD-1
6. *Acrylic or hard rubber mallets: Vic Firth M-14 & VF M-5
7. *Medium/hard yarn mallets: Vic Firth M-183
8. *Mallet/stick bag
9. Pencil
10. Black binder with sheet protectors only for band book and music
11. Metronome (or metronome app)
*Another option is to order Mallet bag and all mallets/sticks with Mrs. Lopez for an est. cost of $45
Books and supplies are needed no later than Monday, August 20th
Socorro ISD is requiring all percussionists to fill out a usage agreement form for the school instruments that are used
during class and for performance (no rental fee is required).
All mallets, sticks and equipment NEED TO BE MARKED WITH YOUR NAME!! Anything you lose during the year must be
replaced at once, which can get quite expensive.
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call the Clarke Band office at 937-5736 or email Mrs. Lopez (email is
best)
CLARKE MIDDLE SCHOOL BANDS
2018-2019 tentative CALENDAR OF EVENTS
BOLD events are required concerts/performances
ALL - All Bands
ADV - Honor and Symphonic
BEG - Beginning Band
AUGUST
(ALL) August 3th- Chihuahuas Ticket Fundraiser begins (tentative)
(ADV) August 6th- All-Region audition music available from directors (participation expected of all Honor Band members)
(BEG) August 9th @ 4:00pm-5:30pm - 6th-8th Beginning Band Instrument Fair
(Eligible ADV) August 17th – Chihuahuas game/ national anthem performance
SEPTEMBER
(ADV) September 5th @ 5:30pm – California Band trip meeting @ Clarke band room
(ADV) September 8th- El Paso Wind Symphony All Region Clinics- UTEP
OCTOBER
(ALL) TBA Fundraiser
NOVEMBER
(ALL) Butter Braid Fundraiser- Tentative
(Elibible ADV) November 3rd- All-Region Auditions- Bel Air HS
(Eligible ADV) November 9-10th- All-Region Rehersals/Concert- Coronado HS (Veteran’s Day Holiday)
DECEMBER
(Eligible Honor band) Airport holiday performance (day TBA)
(ALL) Band Winter Concert (day TBA)
FEBRUARY
(ALL) TBA Fundraiser
APRIL
(Eligible ADV) April 5th-6th- SISD Middle School Band Contest- Pebble Hills HS
(Eligible ADV) April 23rd-25th- UIL Middle School Band Contest- Pebble Hills HS
(ALL) TBA Fundraiser
MAY
(Eligible ALL) May 4th - SISD Solo & Ensemble Competition @ PHHS/Eastlake HS
(Eligible BEG) May 11th- SISD Beginning Band Festival
(ALL) Final Concert and Awards @ Clarke Gym (day TBA)
(Eligible ADV) – End of Year Band BBQ @ Walter Clarke Park
(Eligible ADV) - Band Trip California
* In order to participate in end of year band activities (field trips/band BBQ), students must be passing, have had good behavior
all year and must have attended all concerts/performances and competitions.
Capt. Walter E. Clarke Middle School Band
Musician Information / Acknowledgement Form
Student name___________________________ Grade__________
Parent email____________________________ Band Class Period__________
Parent phone___________________________ Alternate phone________________________
Shirt Size_________________ (Please specify youth or Adult size)
By signing this form, I understand that I am responsible for understanding all the conditions and regulations of the band.
I am also responsible for knowing all grading policies, behavioral expectations, classroom, and instrument procedures.
You can call the band office at 937-5736 if you have any questions or concerns.
Vanessa Lopez
Band Director
_____________________________________ __________________
Student Signature Date
_____________________________________ __________________
Parent Signature Date
mailto:[email protected]
STUDENT FIELD TRIPS
SOCORRO INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
PARENT PERMISSION FORM
School: Capt. Walter E. Clarke Student: ______________________________ ID: _____________ Grade:__________
Dates of Field Trips: All off campus events between August 2018 and May 2019*
Organization: Band Teachers: Vanessa Lopez
All school sponsored field trips shall be consistent with the district’s instructional program and provide an educational
experience for participating students. The campus administration shall assume responsibility for assuring that all field
trips are directly linked to the Texas Essentials of Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) as per EFD Regulation.
__________________________________
Sponsor Signature
__________________________________
Parent Signature
__________________________________
Emergency Contact and Phone
*Off campus events include, but are not limited to: Chihuahuas Game Performance, Americas Feeder Pattern Band
Night, Airport performances, SISD Band Contest, UIL Band Contest, UTEP/SISD Beginning Band Contest, and all off
campus rehearsals at Americas High School.