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Students need to be prompt and prepared for rehearsal
each day. Attendance will be taken daily. Students will have their
instruments assembled, be warmed up, and have the proper music out
of their folders and ready to be rehearsed. Each day an agenda will
be on the board. Students must have a sharpened pencil available for
taking notes. |
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Students should warm up slowly and carefully and treat
the rehearsal areas and surrounding department areas well (i.e.,
no food, gum, drinks, etc.) |
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| Use of Instrument
Storage |
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Students will be assigned instrument storage space and should keep
their instruments (other than in your designated space) in
the instrument storage room or locker. The school is not responsible
for instruments stolen or lost. We suggest that parents check into
coverage through their homeowner or renter insurance policy. Make
sure you have a copy of the instrument name, make, and serial number
to identify your instrument if necessary. |
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Band Director's Office |
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The band director maintains an open door policy. However, no student
should be in the office when the director is absent. The telephone
may be used only with permission. If the door is closed, please knock
and wait. |
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Care of Sheet Music |
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All sheet music must be stored in envelopes or folders. Mark each
piece with your name and number (erase before turning in).
Students who do not return sheet music on time and in good condition
will be charged for the cost of replacement (rate of $1 per page).
Names are submitted to the obligation list in the Hayfield Secondary
School Finance Office. |
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Care of Instruments |
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All instruments should be treated with care and stored properly. Keep
mouthpieces, reeds, valves, and other materials in playing condition.
Anticipate the need for extra reeds and other materials. It is the
responsibility of students to maintain accessories and to keep the
director informed of instrument problems that affect their ability
to fully participate. |
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Step-up Model Instruments |
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Most student model instruments are designed for durability,
but many advancing students choose to purchase an upgraded instrument.
Step-up models are crafted to play with better tone, better intonation
(playing in tune), and better valve/key action. They tend to
be a bit more delicate than beginner models, and students should strongly
consider keeping their original instruments for situations, such as
marching band, where durability is needed. Parents should consult
Mr. Helm, Miss Lewis, or Mr. Burke for details on various models.
A number of music stores should be contacted, since prices on instruments
vary greatly from store to store. |
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| Instrument
Requirements |
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Flutes |
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A cleaning rod |
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Handkerchief for cleaning |
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Recommended: Pad paper may be needed |
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Oboes
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At least five reeds on hand at all times |
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A reed watering well-A camera film case works well! |
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A cleaning swab or turkey feather |
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Clarinets |
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At least five reeds on hand at all times. Make sure
you know which strength you need! |
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Beginners: 2 or 2-1/2 |
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Cadet & Concert Bands: 2-1/2 or 3 |
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Symphonic Bands: 3 or harder - check with your teacher! |
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A cleaning swab |
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Cork grease |
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Sand paper - 600 grit |
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Saxophones |
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At least five reeds on hand at all times. Make sure
you know which strength you need! |
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Beginners: 2 or 2-1/2 |
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Cadet & Concert Bands: 2-1/2 or 3 |
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Symphonic Bands: 3 or harder-check with your teacher! |
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Sand paper - 600 grit |
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Bassoons |
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At least five reeds on hand at all times. Check with
your teacher to find out the proper strength. |
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A seat strap. |
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Trumpets |
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A valve cleaning brush |
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At least one bottle of valve oil |
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Recommended: Slide grease; use sparingly; one tube will
last a long, long time! |
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French Horns |
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Valve oil |
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Recommended: Slide grease. Use sparingly; one tube will
last a long, long time! |
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Trombones |
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Slide oil or cream |
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A small spray bottle for water |
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Baritones |
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Valve oil |
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Recommended: Slide grease; use sparingly; one tube will
last a long, long time! |
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Tubas |
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Valve oil |
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Recommended: Slide grease. Use sparingly; one tube will
last a long, long time! |
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Percussion
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At least four pairs of drumsticks are needed. |
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Vic Firth SD1 General recommended. |
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Make sure that all drumsticks are clearly marked with
the student's name. |
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Music Stand :: Foldable/portable stands come
in a variety of models. Heavy-duty music stands are also available
at many music stores. |
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Metronome :: This is a device that plays a steady
beat at a number of given tempos. Electronic metronomes are the most
reliable. |
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Electronic Tuner :: This is a device that tells
the student the exact pitch that is being played. Students can learn
to play in tune with the help of an electronic tuner. Pocket-sized
models are recommended. |
