Percussion: Week of Aug 16 - 22
One week down! Congratulations on surviving a crazy first week back.
Thank you all for your efforts to meet class expectations and be present for rehearsals. Make sure you continue to be proactive with your class studies (band and all classes) in addition to your health. Make sure you continue to eat well, drink plenty of water and get plenty of sleep. While putting off homework and forgetting your water bottle may not have any immediate consequences, there will be issues in the long run.
Cycle 1, Week 2, B Week, Aug 16 - 22
Sunday
No rehearsals, free
Monday
A1 - We will stay indoors, focus will be reviewing Parts 3-4 and solidifying Letter D - end of Part 2
A3 - Mr. Mehrafshan will lead a review of show music.
After School rehearsal from 3:30 - 5:30
Tuesday
B5 - Review Fight Song, Made You Look. Introduce Fireball. Review show music.
No rehearsal after school - Make sure you have completed all assignments in your other classes.
Wednesday
A1 - We will stay indoors. There will be a quick warm-up and run of show music. Then introduction of All-Region music - Snare
A3 - Mr. Mehrafshan will lead a review of show music and introduce All-Region music - Snare
After School rehearsal from 3:30 - 6:30 at Naaman Forest
Thursday
B5 - Run through show music and review All-Region Snare Solo
After school rehearsal from 3:30 - 6:30 at Naaman Forest
Band Booster Sponsored Ice Cream Social at 6:30
Friday (B Day)
B5 - Review Fight Song, Made You Look, Fireball and show music.
Media Day - Details TBD, likely at 1:30pm
No rehearsal after school
Saturday
Drill Camp from 12:00-4pm at Naaman Forest MAC
Senior Banner Photos (Khai)
Looking Ahead
Saturdays in August (22, 29) - Drill Camp from 12:00pm - 4:00pm
Rehearsals for all members in band, including front ensemble
After School Rehearsals will be on Monday, Wednesday and Friday Aug 24-29
Our First Football Game will be on Thursday, August 28 (Home game at Williams Stadium)
Weekly Band Updates + Announcements
Make sure you keep up with the weekly announcements for the whole band. You can access announcements at the top of the page, or by clicking HERE.
You can access the weekly band update by clicking HERE.
Remember to bring large water bottles, active-wear, and appropriate footwear. Always have a hat ready.
Do not accept failure on these essential supplies. Proper clothing, shoes and having plenty of water at all rehearsals is essential for staying safe and healthy. Our first supply check will be water bottles at all three after school rehearsals.
Single use, bottled water is not an acceptable substitute for a large reusable water bottle.
Remember - we have access to an ice machine and water fountains.
Recommendation - keep your water bottle in your band locker. Empty it after every rehearsal and wipe/dry it using paper towels to keep it clean and free from mold.
Supply Check Grading
Minor Grade, 100 points
Missing water bottle from 1 rehearsal = loss of 20 points
Having a single water bottle that is less than half a gallon or bottled water = loss of 5 points
If you do not have a water bottle that is at least half a gallon, you may have multiple reusable water bottles to satisfy expectations. The goal should be to have enough water to last an entire rehearsal without needing a refill.
Half Gallon Igloo water jugs are available to purchase at Walmart
No water bottle at any rehearsal = final grade of 30 and an email to parents
Band Supplies - Reminder (Get those flip folders ASAP)
In addition to the supplies expected of all band members, I want to bring attention to 5 supplies that are expected of all percussionists
Pair of concert drumsticks (Innovative Percussion IP-LD, Vic Firth SD1)
Drumset style sticks (5A, 7A, thinner sticks) and Marching snare sticks are useful, but do not meet expectations.
Practice Pad of choice
At least 2 pairs of matching Medium/Medium Hard marimba mallets (Innovative Percussion IT2, Innovative Percussion 3105 on Birch handles) for all Freshmen + Sophomores with at least 2 years of band experience
Required starting October 15
1 Box of tissues for the class
Thank you Hannah!
Flip Folder - any local music store or online (Amazon LINK)
Currently the band is out, your best bet is to go to Music and Arts (by the Target on N. Garland Rd), or purchase online.
All-Region/Semester Solo Project
Every semester, all percussionists are expected to learn a set of solos to ensure steady individual growth on our fundamental instruments. In the fall, we use the All-Region solos for all students that have at least 1 full year of band experience. Students with less than one year of band experience will be given alternate solos, appropriate for your experience.
We will have regular pass-offs due at the interval listed below. Pass-offs are to be video recorded and submitted on the Band App via a chat thread created by Mr. Collins.
The first pass-offs will be minor grades. The final pass-offs and performances will be major grades.
Meeting the pass-off schedule timeline will have everyone ready for All-Region Auditions.
Freshmen All-Region Auditions are on Saturday, November 14. Freshmen All-Region auditions are based on shorter cuts of the same solos.
9-12th Grade All-Region Auditions are on Saturday, December 5.
All Students with at least 1 full year of band experience is expected to take an All-Region audition.
Reminders:
Mandatory Band events scheduled with at least 2 weeks will be graded starting Monday, August 3
A parent must email Mr. Collins in advance of the event to have unavoidable conflicts be considered excused.
Points will be deducted for being late and/or not having necessary supplies.
Hats, proper shoes, athletic clothing appropriate from warm-weather, and a large, reusable water bottle are required for all rehearsals.
Weekly Supply Check:
Water Bottles, see above - Week of August 16-22 - Minor Grade
Upcoming Performance Assignments:
Weekly Supply Check - Water Bottles, see above - Week of August 16-22 - Minor Grade
Warm-Up Set 1 - August 26 - Minor Grade
Part 1 Pass off, Memorized at tempo, with proper mark time - August 26 - Major Grade
Part 2 Pass off, Memorized at tempo, with proper mark time - August 31 - Major Grade
All-Region Pass Off 1 - 1st half of snare solo - due by end of day on August 29 - Minor Grade
Warm-Up Set 2 - September 2 - Minor Grade
Part 3 Pass off, Memorized at tempo, with proper mark time - September 9 - Major Grade
Warm-Up Set 3 - September 9 - Minor Grade
All-Region Pass off 2. - 1st half of 2 mallet solo - due by end of day on September 12 - Minor Grade
Part 4 Pass off, Memorized at tempo, with proper mark time - September 16 - Major Grade
All-Region Pass off 3 - 1st half of timpani solo - due September 25 - Minor Grade
All-Region Pass off 4 - 1st half of 4 mallet solo. - due October 9 - Minor Grade
All-Region Pass off 5 - 2nd half of Snare Solo - due October 30 - Minor Grade
All-Region Pass off 6 - 2nd half of 2 mallet solo + 2nd half of 4 mallet solo - due November 13 - Minor Grade
All-Region Pass off 7 - 2nd half of timpani + All Solos learned - due November 20 - Minor Grade
All-Region Pass off 8 - Recorded Performance of entire Snare Solo + 4 mallet solo - due December 1 - Major Grade
All-Region Pass off 9 - Recorded Performance of entire Timpani Solo + 2 mallet solo - Due December 4 - Major Grade
Fall Band Auditions - December 9 - Major Grade
Grades may be made up or improved. Late submissions/retakes may be made up for consideration of full credit if done within 1 week of the due date. Late submissions/retakes may be made up for consideration of 90% full credit if done within 2 weeks of due date. Late submissions/retakes may be made up for consideration of up to 70% full credit if done after 2 weeks of due date. It is the student’s responsibility to set up and communicate make up assignments with Mr. Collins
Stay Connected
Things happen, please stay in contact and communicate whenever necessary. You can always contact Mr. Collins via the Band App or through email (ncollins@garlandisd.net)
