Wind Symphony Guidelines
Welcome to the Wind Symphony!
Director: Sara Manning
Assistant: Bill Haehnel
Period: 1st
Time: 8:15 – 9:25 AM
Conference Period: 1:45-2:35 P.M.
E-Mail address: smanning@austinisd.org |
Announcements/Handouts
Sectional Schedule
Financial Guidelines
Optional Expenditures
Attendance and Grade Guidelines
Musical Guidelines
Pep Band Membership
UIL Concert and Sightreading Contest
Bailey Wind Symphony
On Tuesday March 9th, the Wind Symphony will perform at 3:30 p.m., at Hays CISD Performing Arts Center for UIL competition with the following itinerary:
Schedule for Tuesday, March 9th
12:15-12:45 All members Report to **B Lunch** (7th and 8th graders)
12:45- 1:35 Dress in Formal Uniform and Load Buses
1:45 Buses depart for Hays CISD Performing Arts Center
2:55 Warm Up
3:30 Concert Performance
4:00 Sightreading Performance
4:30 Board buses to Bailey or leave with parent (*please read below if you are
picking up your child at Hays*)
5:15 Buses arrive at Bailey
Please disappear from work early, if possible, to come to the Hays CISD PAC to listen to your child perform. Because of their dedicated work ethic and preparation, I believe that you will truly enjoy the culmination of their hard work. They need to hear your supportive applause to keep their confidence at the highest level. After the concert performance, you may follow the band backstage (yes, just come on stage) into the Sightreading Room to continue listening (however, no audio or videotaping is allowed in that room).
****If you are picking your child up directly after the contest at Hays High School your child needs to check in with Ms. Manning BEFORE you leave to cross him/her off the bus list. The buses will not leave unless everyone is accounted for. If it is 4:30 and we are ready to leave, all students are getting on the bus to return to Bailey. Thank you for your help to make that go smoothly.****
Please don’t hesitate to call if you have any questions, or just to wish us luck!
Here are directions to Hays CISD PAC, 979 Kohler’s Crossing, Kyle, TX 78640:
- South on Brodie Lane
- At the end of Brodie, turn right on FM 1626
- At the end of FM 1626, turn right on FM 2770
- Pass Shelton Football Stadium on right
- Left on CR 171 (Kohler’s Crossing)
- The Hays CISD PAC is on the left before the RR tracks
You can also find directions on mapquest.com
Hope to see you there!
Sara Manning
841-3808
smanning@austinisd.org
Please return by Thursday March 4, 2010
My child will be picked up at (check one):
Hays CISD PAC no later than 4:25 p.m.
Bailey at 5:15 p.m.
Student name
Parent Signature Phone(s)
Parent Email
CHAPERONES:
WE ARE IN NEED OF 4 CHAPERONES. IF YOU ARE AVAILABLE TO CHAPERONE, PLEASE PUT YOUR INFORMATION BELOW. YOU WILL RIDE THE BUSSES WITH US TO AND FROM BAILEY.
______ Yes, I would like to chaperone
Name _____________________________________
Email _____________________________________
Private Transportation Form
must be signed and turned in as well.
Hello Parents,
As you know we have the Pre-UIL concert next Tuesday here at Bailey. Students need to arrive at 6:30. We will warm-up at 6:45 and be ready to watch Symphony Band perform at 7:30. We will perform around 7:45. All Wind Symphony students need to be in FULL uniform. Meaning solid black calf-length socks, solid black shoes, black pants, white t-shirt under their white tuxedo shirt. Cummerbunds and bowties will be provided as usual. I can't wait for you to hear their progress since they played for you in December. Truly remarkable.
Information will be going out to the students on Friday the 19th about the River City Band Festival next Friday the 26th. I have attached the Itinerary. We perform at Kealing MS at 2:30 and should be back at Bailey around 4:15. They will also need to be in full uniform for this as well.
Chaperones are needed for the River City competition as well as UIL on March 9th. If you are available for either of these, please let me know. They will be easy days, but it is important to have several adults around to help things run smoothly.
Thank you all for your support at home as we get further into this concert season. We have been having great rehearsals and I can't wait to take them to contest!
Sara Manning
Assistant Band Director
Bailey Middle School
smanning@austinisd.org
(512) 841-3808
(512) 841-3811 fax
4020 Lost Oasis Hollow
Austin, Tx 78739-5501
Dear Wind Symphony and Symphony Band Parents,
We just received word from the Dallas festival coordinators that Six Flags will not be open on April 9 as originally advertised. Our trip has been moved to Friday, May 7, 2010 instead. The second installment in the amount of $65 will still be due on March 22nd as previously stated. If you are no longer able to chaperone or are now able to chaperone, please email Ms. Manning at: smanning@austinisd.org Sorry for any inconvenience this may cause. Please be sure to mark your calendars.
Please let us know if you have any questions,
Sara Manning Casey Sexton
smanning@austinisd.org csexton@austinisd.org
841-3808
Dear Wind Symphony and Symphony Band Parents,
As you know, we have a trip to Dallas planned for Friday, April 9, with both groups performing in a major music festival. As per the band agreement signed at the beginning of the year, this is a required event. We are going to begin collecting payment for this festival this month and collect it in two installments. The total amount of the trip for each student will be $125.00 which covers transportation, building fees, judging costs, competition fees, admission into the park, lunch at the park, etc.
Payment Schedule: (you may combine payments if desired)
1st Installment due January 19 $60.00
2nd Installment due March 22 $65.00
Students who participate in the Spring fundraiser will have the profit (40%) applied to the last payment. We will be sending balances out for those students in February. Please encourage your child to try to raise additional funds through baby-sitting, mowing lawns, and feeding neighbor’s pets over the next few months.
Please sign the attached statement of responsibility, attach a check (made out to Bailey Band) or cash in the amount of $60.00, and have your child bring it by January 19.
If you are interested in being a chaperone, please let us know on the permission form below. There will be a separate fee for chaperones ($42.30) but this does not need to be turned in until the final installment.
Since the bands are competing, we are obligated to follow state UIL rules concerning eligibility. Any student who fails any class (English, Math, Art, etc.) in the first six weeks of the spring semester (ending February 19) is not eligible to attend this trip. We will not be able to give refunds on any of the installments. We will be monitoring grade sheets weekly that are signed by the teachers to help students who are in danger of failing. We need all students to participate in these competitions.
Thank you all for your help! This is going to be a great contest season!
Sara Manning Casey Sexton
smanning@austinisd.org csexton@austinisd.org
Statement of Responsibility
2010 Dallas Band Trip
I hereby give my child permission to travel with the Bailey Bands to Dallas , Texas . I understand all finances involved with the trip and will be responsible for the payment by March 22, 2010. In addition, I realize my child and I signed a contract for admission into this ensemble stating they would attend. I understand that refunds will not be available, even if my child is ineligible.
Parent Signature _______________________________________
Child’s Name (printed) ___________________________________
Child’s Signature _______________________________________
Date__________________ Telephone
_____________________
If interested in chaperoning on the band trip, please list your name below.
Parent name: _________________________________________
Parent name: _________________________________________
Parent email: _________________________________________
-- Paper clip payment here –
Checks made out to “Bailey Band”
Solo & Ensemble is now MANDATORY for all 7th and 8th grade band students. Your child should have brought home a contract that needs to be signed and returned on 10/30. A copy of this contract may be printed by clicking here.
Please continue to monitor your child's practice schedule and offer positive support and encouragement. Students should be bringing home their instruments and you should be hearing a minimum of 15 - 20 minutes of practice every night! Please feel free to call or drop by whenever there is a question or concern--or just to listen to our rehearsal!
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Sectional Schedule
The sectional schedule for the school year is as follows. Variations to this schedule may be announced in class, so good listening in class is a must!
Morning sectionals take place from 7:30 am-8:05 am on the respective day. (This is different from last year because the school schedule is moved up 5 minutes)
Afternoon sectionals take place from 3:40 pm-4:20 pm on the respective day.
• You must be on time to every sectional or points will be deducted from your sectional attendance grade
• There is always an attendance grade for every sectional we have, and throughout the year, additional playing tests will be conducted during that time.
• If you need to miss a sectional for a doctor’s appointment, etc., notice must be provided to Ms. Manning at least a week in advance followed with a doctor’s note or parent note after the absence.
• Lack of transportation to sectionals is NOT an excuse to miss. A condition of the students participation in the Wind Symphony is that all students attend all sectionals and rehearsals as per the agreement contract signed previously. Please arrange transportation ahead of time.
2009 - 2010 Sectional Schedule
| Day |
Time |
Instrument |
Room |
Teacher |
| Tuesday |
p.m.** |
Flutes |
803 |
Sara Manning |
| Wednesday |
a.m.* |
Trumpets |
803 |
Sara Manning |
p.m. |
Oboes |
803 |
Sara Manning |
| Thursday |
a.m. |
Trombones |
803 |
Sara Manning |
a.m. |
Clarinets |
716 |
Casey Sexton |
| Friday |
a.m. |
Percussion |
Band Hall |
Bill Haenel |
a.m. |
Low Brass/Low Reed |
803 |
Sara Manning |
a.m. |
French Horn/Alto Sax |
716 |
Casey Sexton |
*Morning sectionals take place from 7:30 am-8:05 am on the respective day. (This is different from last year because the school schedule is moved up 5 minutes)
**Afternoon sectionals take place from 3:40 pm-4:20 pm on the respective day.
Financial Guidelines
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Uniform - Black slacks; white long sleeve tuxedo shirt (white buttons, wing collar, pleated
front panel--can be found at Michael's or Hobby Lobby); black socks/hose and solid black shoes.
Bow tie and cummerbund will be provided to complete this uniform. Ladies may prefer to wear a
black skirt (tea-length or longer).
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Combination Lock for instrument lockers (no key locks will be permitted).
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10-cent replacement fee for each page of music lost during the year.
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Reeds, oil, grease, mutes, drum stick/mallets/case, as needed for your instrument.
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A.I.S.D. Solo/Ensemble Contest solo entries - Soloists will need to hire a pianist at $25.00 - $35.00.
Contest entry fees will be paid with band activity funds for all competing students.
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School-Owned Instruments - If a student is using a school instrument, he/she is then responsible for the maintenance and repair of the instrument during the year. Students who use a school-owned French horn, baritone, or tuba will be expected to purchase their own mouthpiece in addition to basic supplies. These instruments are not insured through the school district, so you are responsible for obtaining an insurance policy. Instruments in need of repair must be inspected by a director. In the event that a repair will be covered by the school, you will receive a voucher to have the instrument repaired at no cost to you.
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All receipts for expenditures will be kept in a student file at Bailey Middle School. These receipts will be maintained in the file throughout the child's time with the Bailey Band. When the child leaves the band program in 8th grade, this receipt file will be given to the parents.
Optional Expenditures
- Private Lessons - these are available from many college students, professional musicians, and music stores. This is a great way to improve!! We will also be continuing our private lesson program at Bailey.
- District Audition Music - music will be distributed in August. Entry fees will be paid
with band activity funds for all students competing in this contest.
Attendance and Grade Guidelines
- Attend all performances of the Bailey Wind Symphony, including, but not limited to,
the Bailey Winter and Spring Concerts, the A.I.S.D. Band Festival, U.I.L. Contest and
Sight-reading Contest, and an out-of-town band festival in late April or early May.
The Wind Symphony is a performance-based organization. All class related work leads
to the ultimate goal of performance excellence. Therefore, if a performance is missed
without previous notification*, the students' 6 week grade will be deducted 15 points
for every performance missed.
- Attend all sectional rehearsals, meeting once a week either before (7:30 - 8:15 a.m.)
or after (3:40 - 4:25 p.m.) school - time/day will be determined during the first week of school.
- Attend all extra full rehearsals of the Bailey Wind Symphony. Notices will be sent
through your child at least two weeks prior to these rehearsals.
- Have a good attendance record at school.
- Be prompt to and from all band functions.
- Maintain a passing average in ALL courses.
- Exhibit exemplary behavior at all times while with the band, e.g. talking, posture, tardies, attitude, etc. Good behavior will be expected in all classes, with no referrals, ISS, or suspensions.
*A calendar of the year's activities will be distributed in August. A minimum of one week's
notice from parents is needed if a scheduled event must be missed, in case postponement or
cancellation is necessary. Although these guidelines are demanding, high standards produce
excellence. Please do not ever hesitate to call, or you may check our ONLINE CALENDAR
for updates.
Musical Guidelines
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Practice a minimum of 20 minutes every evening. A daily at home practice routine will be essential
to the success of this band.
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Take home and bring to class each day your instrument, music, and a mechanical pencil.
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Maintain a musical competency level equal to or better than the majority of the band.
Membership in Pep Band (optional)
Students in the Wind Symphony are invited to join Wind Ensemble and other band students
in a combined band that plays at numerous events during the year including all pep rallies
and two football games. This group, entitled "Pep Band", will not meet as a class during
the school year, but will learn all the year's music during the ten days of summer band.
In past years, members of Pep Band have also been invited to participate in numerous events
including an Ice Bats game, the Manchaca Volunteer Fire Department Parade, and a U.S. Post
Office Dedication Ceremony. Students choosing to participate in Pep Band must meet the
following requirements:
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Attend both sessions of Summer Band (Session 1 meets in late May/early June, Session 2 meets in mid to late August - see CALENDAR for exact dates and times). Summer Band meets in the Bailey cafeteria. Please send a note
if any days will need to be missed.
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Purchase an instrument lyre and a black plastic flip folder (available at music stores).
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Purchase a Bailey Band Shirt, to be ordered, with the cost at approximately $20.00.
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Meet extra-curricular requirements as set by State Law ("No Pass, No Play").
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Attend functions, in uniform, with instrument/music/supplies, with appropriate behavior.
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