Beginning Band Band Handbook 2021-2022 - Brooke Mason Director of Bands Duncanville MS
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Beginning Band
Band Handbook
2021-2022
Brooke Mason
Director of Bands
Duncanville MS
bmmason@tcss.net
WELCOME TO
BEGINNING BAND
WITH MS. MASON
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Grades
2 pts
10-20 pts 100 pts
per day
Daily Assignments : Concerts /
participation Playing Quizzes Performances
points Schoology Quizzes
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Makeup Grades Assignments will be in Schoology .
Final exams will be worth 10% of the final grade .
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information .
Beginning Band
Important Dates
Always check the band website and emails for any
changes and more details to important band dates.
INSTRUMENT SELECTION
Arrive at your assigned time and let experts on
Thursday, August 19: 6:00 pm- 8:30 pm
all of the instruments help you to try out all of
at Hillcrest Middle School.
the instruments in the band to see which fits
OR you the best and you prefer to play. Then, you
Saturday, August 21: 9:00 am- 11:30 am will meet with Ms. Mason to decide which is
at Duncanville Middle School. best for you!
Select an arrival time in one of the timeslots above
by going to tinyurl.com/bandselect21.
CONCERTS
Tuesday, December 7: Winter Concert CONCERT REHEARSALS
Arrive by 6:00 pm; Perform at 6:30 pm
To prepare for these concerts, we will
Tuesday, May 10: Spring Concert practice after school twice leading up to the
Arrive by 6:00 pm; Perform at 6:30 pm concert. Students should attend both
rehearsals but are required to attend at least
one in order to perform at the concert.
Monday, November 29: 3:15- 4:30 pm
Monday, December 6: 3:15- 4:30 pm
Concerts will be Wear your DMS Invite friends and
in the theatre at Band t-shirt and family!
Hillcrest High jeans.
School.
AFTER SCHOOL OPTIONAL EVENTS
There will be a designated day for after school "open band room" practice. Students are
welcome to stay after school to get some extra practice on their instrument. This is a
great opportunity for students who are ahead, to get some private coaching on how to
continue to push ahead. This is also a great opportunity for students who might feel
behind to get some help to stay on track.
These dates will be announced and communicated beginning in September.BAND INSTRUMENT SELECTION NIGHT
AUGUST 19 6:00 PM- 8:30 PM
HILLCREST MS BAND ROOM
OR
AUGUST 21 9 AM- 11:30 AM
DUNCANVILLE MS BAND ROOM
SIGNUP AT TINYURL.COM/BANDSELECT21
Duncanville Instrument Selection Night will take place at two times and
different locations. You have the option to sign up for either of these
days in certain time slots. These time slots will allow your experience to
be more efficient and effective. Please sign up for a slot via the email
that will be sent this weekend or students may sign up per your request
in the band room beginning next week.
At this event, students are encouraged to try every instrument. Specialist
for each instrument will be present to test students and help determine
on which instrument students will have the highest success rate on. After
all instruments are attempted, a meeting will take place between the
student, the parent, and the band director to discuss and decide what
instrument will be played.
Not everyone will get their first choice of instrument as
we need to have all instruments covered to make a band.
Most people will know what instrument they will be
playing when they leave school. Some instruments will
have a waiting list and will wait until all students have
tried instruments before anyone is placed on the
instrument. Information about purchasing/renting
instruments will be available.
Please make your best effort to attend one of
these times! Students who attend these days will
have priority on choice of instrument over
students who do not attend these events.DMS Band Apparel
What to Wear and How to Order
Required for Performances
For all Beginning Band performances, students are required to wear the band t-shirt
and blue jeans.
Optional
If you would like to purchase additional t-shirts or a band hoodie, feel free to do so! We
love spreading band spirit!
Band Tshirt: $12 Band Hoodie: $20
Ordering Information
tinyurl.com/dmsbandsizes21
For quickest ordering submission, fill out our online form! It is preffered that you fill
out this form using the QR code or link to eliminate anything getting lost in transit.
If youfill out the form, you DO NOT need to return this paper copy.
Student name: _________________________________________________
Band t-shirt size: S M L XL 2XL
Band hoodie size: S M L XL 2XL
Checks should be made out to DMS Band. Please put your student's name and "APPAREL" in the
memo. As a reminder, all checks to the school should include your phone number and drivers
license number in order to be accepted.
Orders are due by August 20.FUNDRAISING
We try to keep band fees as low as possible for all students to participate in band. But in order for
the band to operate at the high level that we are and provide the best opportunity for students, it
costs money. So, we will hold two main fundraisers each year.
In October, we will be participating in a fundraiser that involves selling a product.
In March, we will be participating in a fundraiser that focuses on donations for "Music in Our
Schools Month".
These two different types of fundraisers at different times of the year provide a diverse way to
fundraise us to reach a diverse audience.
Students are expected to raise at least $50 for the band. If you would not like to participate in
fundraising you can opt to pay a "fair share donation" of $50 that still allows every student to
pull their weight without having to fundraise.
Most students will be able to raise more than $50 through fundraising for the band program.
These extra earnings can help pay for anything on the student's band account like an
instrument rental fee through DMS, honor band audition or event through DMS, or band t-shirt.
Additional money raised will go to the band as no additional money will be given back as
check from the school or going to other DMS school events outside of band.
Please wait to send this donation until we announce our first fundraiser!
Money raised for the band will go to band expenses like:
Sheet music for concerts Did you know?
New instruments It costs almost $5,000 for one new tuba.
Software subscriptions (ex: CutTime) During last year's spring concert, the
Buses for field trips
band played almost $1,000 worth of
Food and snacks for band events
sheet music.
Band-wide registration for events
If you would like to help with future fundraising ideas or if you would like to be apart of a newly
created band parent fundraising committee, please contact Ms. Mason at bmmason@tcss.net.
Thank you in advance for supporting the DMS Band!Beginning Band
Ms. Mason 2nd Period
I have read and understand the expectations for this class and will give my best effort
to strive for success.
_________________________________ _________________________________
Student Name Student Signature
I have read and understand the expectations for this class:
Important dates for the 2021- 2022 school year
Fundraising
Concert Apparel
Grades
Remind Updates
CutTime Emails
I will support my student in giving their best effort.
_________________________________ _________________________________
Parent Name Parent Signature
Social Media Consent:
I will allow my student's picture to be posted on our band
Facebook/Instagram page for positive accomplishments and
achievements. Last names will NEVER be posted.
I do not give permission for my student's picture or name to be
posted on our band Facebook/Instagram page.
Comments/Concerns for Ms. Mason:Beginning Band
Ms. Mason 4th Period
I have read and understand the expectations for this class and will give my best effort
to strive for success.
_________________________________ _________________________________
Student Name Student Signature
I have read and understand the expectations for this class:
Important dates for the 2021- 2022 school year
Fundraising
Concert Apparel
Grades
Remind Updates
CutTime Emails
I will support my student in giving their best effort.
_________________________________ _________________________________
Parent Name Parent Signature
Social Media Consent:
I will allow my student's picture to be posted on our band
Facebook/Instagram page for positive accomplishments and
achievements. Last names will NEVER be posted.
I do not give permission for my student's picture or name to be
posted on our band Facebook/Instagram page.
Comments/Concerns for Ms. Mason:You can also read
