Harrison Bands - William Henry Harrison High School

Concert Review Assignment - As described in our Band Handbook, Students have a 50 pt assignment to complete a concert review of a Collegiate or Professional level Concert Band, Jazz Band, Orchestra or Classical small ensemble such as a Brass or Woodwind Quintet. This group must include their instrument. The students now have access to this assignment in their Canvas account. The Concert review is a Google Form which the students complete. They must also turn in a Program, Ticket Stub or Selfie taken at the concert. The purpose of this assignment is to get the students to attend a live musical performance that includes their instrument in order to have them listening to a level above where they currently play. We are fortunate that Purdue Bands and Orchestras provides many free concerts every semester that fit the assignment perfectly. Please note that not every concert involves all instruments. Concert Bands will include everything. Jazz Bands feature Tp, Tbn, Saxes, Drum, Piano, Bass and Guitar. Orchestras typically do not include Saxophones. Please use this link to stay abreast of upcoming concerts your student may attend. PU Band Events Most students organize a group of friends to go see a concert. Most of the PU concerts involve more than one band. Students only have to review one group, so time at the concert should be 30-45 minutes in most cases. The Concert Review Form is linked here so that you can see what the students will be completing. Concert Review Assignment. Thank you for supporting your student in completing this project. All reviews must be submitted prior to the start of Final Exams.

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Militia Band (Marching)- Q1

2023-2024 Performance Schedule-All Bands

Curricular Concert Bands (Freshman, Intermediate, Advanced)

Announcements, assignments and grading for these courses will be posted using the Canvas classroom management system and/or Powerschool grading system.

Freshman (Beginning) Concert Band is open to all 9th grade band students. The Freshman band meets in three section (Brass, woodwind, percussion) in order to facilitate student growth and transition to the High School level of performance. This band performs standard group III literature and competes in the ISSMA district Concert Band Festival.

Intermediate Concert Band is open to all band students grade 10-12 and to second semester 9th grade students based on selection and instrumentation needs. Wind Orchestra performs standard group II literature and competes in the ISSMA district Concert Band Festival.

Advanced Concert Band (Wind Ensemble) is by selection/audition based on ability, attitude, participation, and instrumentation needs. Chamber Winds competes in the ISSMA State Qualifications Festival and performs standard ISSMA group I literature. Private lessons and access to a professional quality instrument are recommended for this ensemble. Chamber Winds performs at several additional concerts/contests throughout the year.

Extra Curricular Jazz Band - Q2/Q3 Schedule

Extra Curricular Jazz Band is a beginning/intermediate level Jazz Band that is open to all currently enrolled band members who play saxophone, trumpet, trombone, piano, bass or drums and meet the Director’s standards concerning attitude and participation. The band rehearses once a week during 2nd and 3rd quarter and performs two concerts a year. Watch this space for more info in Mid October.

Raider Pep Band (Basketball)- Q2-Q3 Schedule

Raider Pep Band (Basketball Band) is open to all currently enrolled band members who wish to join, and meet the Director’s standards concerning attitude and participation. The Pep Band rehearses and performs outside of school late-October through February

Instrumentation: Pep Band is open to all wind instruments. Elec. Bass is needed. Drum Set is by audition and will be assigned in teams to alternating games.

2023-2024 Tentative Pep Band Schedule

Sign-up: In-Class and Online sign-up will be completed in mid-October.

Concert Review Assignment

Student Handbook

Grading Policy

ASSESSMENT

Although there are some standards all students must meet, it is our policy that students are graded on their improvement rather than a rigid set of standards. This mastery learning approach allows students of all talent and ability levels to be judged fairly, and according to their own efforts. As students’ progress through the various levels of the Band program, more effort is expected of them. Student grades in Band will be based on several different modes of assessment:

Concert/Contest Performance is both required and graded.
Playing Tests covering instrumental technique over assigned musical passages.
Tests/Quizzes/Assignments over music theory, history and general musical knowledge.
Attitude/Participation will be evaluated by instructors on a weekly basis.
Concert Review of a College or Professional level instrumental performance each semester.

Bonus Points will be awarded toward Attitude/Participation grade in the following areas:

Extra-Curricular Participation (Marching, Pep, Jazz, Musical Pit)
Private Lessons (confirmation required)
Solo & Ensemble (additional entries beyond required)
Honor Bands/Camps/Clinics (confirmation required)
Outside Performances (confirmation required)
Concert Reviews (beyond 1 required)

Quarterly Grades will be computed based on total points earned in these areas:

Concert Performance
Playing Test(s)
Scales/Quizes/Assignments
Attitude and Participation
A=90% B=80% C=70% D=60% F= 50% or less

Exam Grades

A 100 point written exam will be administered during the Final Exam period each semester.
Semester Grades will be based on total points using the same scale as quarterly grade.

BEHAVIOR

In any group of people there are rules in place that help to maintain order. We have a few simple rules that will help us to accomplish everything we need to do in band classes.

Follow directions the first time asked.
Keep hands, feet and objects to yourself.
No insults, name-calling or profanity.
Touch only equipment to which you are assigned.
Have all necessary equipment ready for rehearsal.
No food, drinks, candy or gum in the band room.

Positive Consequences- Research has shown that it is much better to reward positive behavior when possible in order to bring about learning. We will use a number of positive consequences including: Praise, Positive Parent Contacts, and Opportunity to Participate in Extra-Curricular Bands, Opportunity to Participate in Band Trips, Awards.

Negative Consequences- Some behaviors are so detrimental to the class that they need to be addressed with negative consequences. These consequences are applied only when a student chooses not to follow the rules. The more the student makes negative choices, the higher the consequences. Some behaviors are so disruptive that they will lead to immediate removal from class with a discipline referral.

Private Lessons

Members of the Harrison Band program are highly encouraged to seek private instruction on their individual instrument. This is truly the best method for rapid advancement on any instrument. Students wishing to advance to the Chamber Winds should be studying their instrument at this level. Also, those students wishing to audition for All-State Band, or take Solos to contest at the Group 1 level should be taking lessons. Private lessons are available at a reasonable cost through a number of local teachers.

This list is not comprehensive. Please let us know of others we should add.

Flute

*Celeste Edwards 765-532-0485

*Lissa McKinnis lmckinnis@tsc.k12.in.us

Oboe/Bassoon

Jan Applegate ob 463-4337

Janet Priest ob 765/296-4102

Michelle Hardaway bsn 438-2985

*Samantha Wagner bsn (765) 269-6449

Clarinet

*Kaitlin Wright 421-7306

Amanda Goodspeed 490-9558

*Stephanie Mauer 412-2449

Beth Purkhiser 427-1355

Saxophone

Beth Purkhiser 427-1355

*Stephanie Mauer 412-2449

Danny Weiss 404-0919

Ned Boyd 412-4918 (Jazz Improv - Logansport)

Trumpet

Ken Goff 765-714-1252 kgoff.tpt@gmail.com

Dr. Paul Geraci 765.490.9349

Chris Moser mosertrumpet@gmail.com

Marilyn Renner 532-8613

Horn

*Jim Wells jwellshorn@hotmail.com

Kevin Cooney 765-252-7464

Low Brass

*Lynn Colwell 430-2171 (TB-E-TU-Jazz Bass)

Michael Ritchie 765-426-9159

Bill Kissinger 497-1340 (TB/E)

*Ryan Burnette rburnette@tsc.k12.in.us (E-TU)

Don Issacs 474-6778 (E)

Mike Plake 414-3816 (TU, E, Bass Tb)

Percussion

*Jason Caudill 426-2059

Larry Guentert 572-2940

Dr. Pam Nave 494-3952 (PU adv only)

*denotes HHS Sectional Instructors or TSC Teachers

Band Booster Info

Harrison Band Craft Show

Parent Volunteer Form

Friends of HHS Bands Sponsorship Form

Did you know that your United Way contribution can benefit the Harrison Band Boosters? Since the Band Boosters are a designated 501(c)(3) not for profit organization, you may designate them on your election by the following:

William Henry Harrison Band Boosters, Inc.

5701 N. CR 50 W.

West Lafayette, IN 47906 USA

2001 Band Booster Articles of Incorporation

2006 Band Booster By-Laws

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