West Branch-Rose City Bands

2016-2017 Band Handbook

Director: Chelsea Antclif
antclifc@wbrc.k12.mi.us
wbrcbands.com
Objective:
To prepare students to be successful lifelong musicians in both community and
professional settings through the performance and study of multiple genres of
music in multiple performance venues.

Rules:
1. Absolutely no talking while the teacher is working
2. Students will only play/touch/handle their own instrument
3. Class is dismissed by the teacher
4. All chairs and stands must be put away at the end of rehearsal

Expectations:
Students are expected to follow professional rehearsal etiquette, preparing their
music prior to rehearsal, possessing all required materials at every rehearsal,
observing punctuality, and communicating in advance with the band director about
scheduling conflicts. Continued disregard for rehearsal etiquette and lack of
preparation may be grounds for removal from the band program.

Attendance:
Attendance of all concerts and outside of school rehearsals is mandatory. Lack of
attendance of rehearsals afects the participation grade, while lack of attendance of
a concert afects both the performance and participation grade. A rehearsal
absence may be excused with written notification two weeks prior to the rehearsal.
A concert absence will be excused on a case by case basis for emergency situations
only. An excused absence for a concert will result in an additional assignment that
must be completed within one week of the day it is assigned. An unexcused
absence for any performance will result in the students grade being reduced by one
letter grade.

Grading Policy:
35% - performances
25% - tests/quizzes
25% - additional assignments
15% - participation/preparedness
 Performances: All performances are mandatory and typically take place outside of
the school day.
Tests/quizzes: Playing, written and aural tests/quizzes will be given throughout the
year and include topics such as scales, a music excerpt, music theory, music
history, rhythmic dictation, tonal dictation, rhythm patterns, and tonal patterns.
Additional assignments: Additional assignments such as listening logs, practice
logs, composition assignments, written assignments, and attending a performance
will be given throughout the year.
Participation/Preparedness: Students are expected to bring their instrument (in
working condition), music, handouts, a pencil, and any other instrument specific
materials to every rehearsal. Random preparedness checks will happen throughout
the year to make sure students have the required materials. Students WILL NOT
receive a loaner instrument if they forget their instrument at home and WILL lose
participation/preparedness points. Parents are discouraged from bringing forgotten
instruments to school once the school day has started.

Uniform Policy - Concert Band:

Middle School: White Shirt, Black Pants
White collared shirt
Black dress pants/knee length skirt (tan nylons suggested for skirt-wearers)
Black belt for pants-wearers
Black socks
Black dress shoes (high heels are discouraged)

High School: Concert Black

Black button down collared dress shirt (long sleeve)
Black dress pants/knee length skirt (tan nylons suggested for skirt-wearers)
Black belt for pants-wearers
Black Socks
Black dress shoes (high heels are discouraged)

Uniform Policy - Marching Band:

High School Students will be issued a marching band uniform in the fall. It is the
responsibility of the students to maintain and care for the uniform during the
season. Any damages, aside from normal wear and tear, to uniforms while in the
students possession will incur a bill for the repair/replacement of the damaged
uniform.
Music Policy:
Each student will receive one copy of his/her performance music. It is the
responsibility of the student to bring his/her music to every rehearsal. Additional
copies may be available for 10 cents.

Instrument Policy:
It is the responsibility of the student to provide his/her own primary instrument
through purchase or rental. Certain instruments are available through the school
and will be checked out by the band director on a case by case basis. Please contact
the band director with any financial concerns regarding renting/purchasing an
instrument.

Instrument Requirements:
Flute: Flute players will provide their own instrument through rental/purchase. Flute
players must have a cleaning rod and swab in their case at all times. Students
looking to upgrade are encouraged to purchase an open-hole flute. Flute players
playing piccolo will be provided a school owned piccolo.
Clarinet: Clarinet players will provide their own instrument through
rental/purchase. Clarinet players must have a minimum of three usable reeds, cork
grease, and a cleaning swab with them at all times. Students playing bass clarinet
will be provided an instrument by the school.
Saxophone: Alto saxophone players will provide their own instrument through
rental/purchase. All saxophone players must have a minimum of three usable reeds,
cork grease, and a cleaning swab with them at all times. Students playing tenor sax
may be provided a school owned instrument. Students playing bari sax will be
provided a school owned instrument.
French Horn: French Horn players will provide their own instrument through
rental/purchase. Horn players must have rotor oil and slide grease with them at all
times. Limited school instruments may be available for at home practice.
Trumpet: Trumpet players will provide their own instrument through
rental/purchase. Trumpet players must have valve oil and slide grease with them at
all times.
Trombone: Trombone players will provide their own instrument through
rental/purchase. Trombone players must have slide cream, water, and slide grease
with them at all times. Students playing a bass trombone will be provided a school
owned instrument.
Euphonium: Euphonium players will provide their own instrument through
rental/purchase. Euphonium players must have valve oil and slide grease with them
at all times. Limited school instruments may be available for at home practice.
Tuba: Tuba players will provide their own tuba mouthpiece through purchase. Tuba
players will receive a school owned instrument. Tuba players must have valve oil
and slide grease with them at all times.
Percussion: Percussion players will provide their own basic stick bag (snare sticks,
plastic bell mallets, rubber xylophone mallets, cord vibraphone mallets, yarn
marimba mallets, and timpani mallets) as well as a practice pad. Percussion
equipment may be signed out through the band director for at home practice.

Band Handbook Acceptance Form

Return by Monday, September 12th
I have read and accept the 2016-2017 Band Handbook.

Student: ________________________________ __________________________

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(print name) (sign name)
(date)

Parent/Guardian: _________________________ _________________________

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(print name) (sign name)
(date)

Photo/Video Release (please mark one):

______: I give my permission for video and/or pictures of my child to be posted on

the West Branch-Rose City Music Facebook page, WBRC Bands website, on Ms.
Antclifs professional online teaching portfolio, and used in continuing
education/Masters degree programs for Ms. Antclif.

______: I give my permission for video and/or pictures of my child to be posted on

the West Branch-Rose City Music Facebook page and WBRC Bands website only.

______: I do not give permission for video and/or pictures of my child to be posted
online or used in continuing education/Masters degree programs.

Parent/Guardian: _________________________ _________________________

__________
(print name) (sign name)
(date)
Parent/Guardian Contact Information:

______: I prefer to be contacted by email at the following email

address:__________________________

______: I prefer to be contacted by phone at the following

number:______________________________

Additional Information:

Please list (or email Ms. Antclif: antclifc@wbrc.k12.mi.us) anything you would like
Ms. Antclif to know about your child. Feel free to use the back of this page if
necessary.

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