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Cadet Band 7

Cadet Band 7. Large Band class Students may feel overwhelmed during the first two months of school Students are encouraged to seek extra help to catch up on skills necessary to handle the band repertoire. Helpful resources are available on the internet and in the RDMS music room.

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Cadet Band 7

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  1. Cadet Band 7 • Large Band class • Students may feel overwhelmed during the first two months of school • Students are encouraged to seek extra help to catch up on skills necessary to handle the band repertoire. • Helpful resources are available on the internet and in the RDMS music room.

  2. Instruments • Students responsible for all supplies necessary for their individual instrument • Instruments need to be in good working condition at all times • Percussionists should have a drum pad or snare drum & sticks to practice on. • All instrument cases must be labeled with student name • Student needs to be prepared with instrument on all band and lesson days.

  3. Skills Acquired in Band • Collaborative – students work as a team • Problem solving – How to make the music and individual instrumental parts sound better? • Higher Order Thinking – Analysis, synthesis, evaluation • Musical and behavioral discipline • Organization & Responsibility Students transfer skills to academic world!!!

  4. Social Skills Acquired in Band • Students develop confidence! • Self Esteem improves • A sense of belonging develops – Students are part of the RDMS music family • Communication with students and teachers • Tolerance

  5. Lessons • Students will have a small group lesson roughly once every 24 school days. • Students will have lengthy assignments to cover the long interim between lessons. • Students are required to bring their Rubank or Fresh Approach to the Snare Drum books and other supplementary materials to lessons.

  6. Practicing • Practicing breeds success!!!! • Students should practice 30 minutes per day, five days a week • Set reasonable practice goals. A little time on the instrument is better than none! • Private lessons can really make the difference! A wonderful investment in learning. Contact Mrs. Zintel for teacher recommendations.

  7. Bergen County Band • Auditions: October 10, 2013 • Applications due: September 26th • Fantastic opportunity for strong instrumentalists • Participating students perform more advanced repertoire • Students bring Bergen County Band experiences back to the RDMS band

  8. All North Jersey Region I Jr. High School Band • Another outside ensemble opportunity • Auditions February 1, 2014 • Band students across the Northern New Jersey area grades 7-9 are eligible • Rehearsals and performance take place in February/March 2014

  9. Cadet Band 7 School Wires • Course Expectations document • Rehearsal and performance schedules will be posted • Bergen County and Region Band information • Audio files for band repertoire are posted

  10. Concerts • After school rehearsals in November/December – All students are expected to be present • 7th & 8th Grade Bands Combine for one musical selection at each concert • Two evening concerts • Dates: December 12th and May 15th

  11. Break in the day! • Kids have fun in band • Music is great for the soul • Nice break from the academic world when students express themselves and develop their playing skills!

  12. Communication • Students and parents can contact Mrs. Zintel at any time with concerns or questions. Email is great!!! • Students are encouraged to communicate if they are having any difficulties. Always better to talk things out!!!

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