MECA 2015: Beginning Band
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in inceptum finis est...
The beginning determines the end.

Band Program Websites

Traughberband.weebly.com

http://www.prideofplymouth.com/

http://d142-hilleband.weebly.com/

http://www1.ccs.k12.in.us/teachers/whigdon

https://www.facebook.com/groups/banddirectors/

Philosophy & Mission

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Music Department Vision
Music is universal, cultural, and individual. It is with this understanding that the Music Department of Traughber Junior High School believes that every student should have the opportunity to receive a high quality musical training in school, regardless of grade level, ability level, or background. The goal of this musical training is to help participants achieve a personal level of understanding, appreciation, and passion for music. It is undeniable that music has always been an integral part of human existence. Every culture throughout history carries its own musical traditions. In our culturally diverse society, music is one of the few common threads that links peoples and ideas together. Music education uses the artistic medium of musical sound to give insight into the universal human experience.

Band Program Mission 
The primary goal of all band classes at Oswego Junior High Schools is to heighten each student’s aesthetic awareness through the musical art.  While there are many secondary objectives that are also set for the students, using sound as a means to communicate the feelings embodied in a musical work is always the ultimate focus.

Dedication and maturity are required to develop this uniquely human ability.  Dedication because the skills needed to recreate music are both numerous and complex.  Maturity because, once the technical skills are learned, a musician must be patient and open minded in order to understand and then communicate the essence of a composer’s work.

Many people go their entire lives without being aware of the power that art has to affect them.  We believe that junior high students are not too young to begin delving into the meaning of music as art.  We also believe there is no better way to accomplish that then to develop the ability to perform and take the creation of an artist and bring it to life.

At the middle level we attempt to develop the musical skills necessary to recreate meaningful music and listen critically to both ourselves and others as they perform.  We emphasize the inappropriateness of expressing a value judgment on a particular work or performance unless one can articulate the reasons for his or her opinion and demonstrate an alternative.  Criticism that is unsupported and non-constructive will not and should not be taken seriously by others.

It would be naive to suggest that such a lofty goal can be fully realized at the junior high level.  We therefore strive to start young people down a path that will eventually lead to aesthetic awareness.  We firmly believe that a person who is aesthetically aware will be better able to reap all that life has to offer and to share with others the wealth of his or her talent.  Please see the Band Handbook for additional information.


Departmental Goals
Develop strong musicianship and cultivate aesthetic awareness in the classroom through the preparation and performance of quality musical literature.
Provide curricular and extra-curricular opportunities for all music students that enhance their musical experience.
Facilitate opportunities for students seeking musical self-enrichment.
Create community on all levels: within our classrooms, our department, our school buildings, and our local population; as well as within the national and global community.
Enrich students' appreciation of the musical arts by attending fine cultural events.
Create the best possible learning environment for students to pursue an education in the musical arts.
Inspire students to become life-long learners and intelligent consumers of music.
Address the needs of students seeking a future career in the field of music.



NAFME Legislation:
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Articles & Books

The Band Director's Companion, Harry Haines

An Understandable Approach To Musical Expression, Kenneth Laudermilch
Designed to enhance the expressive ability of instrumentalists of every age, this concise, easy-to-understand guide presents twenty-two musical concepts that remove the mystery and provide proficiency in the art of musical expression.

On Teaching Band:  Notes from Eddie Green- Mary Ellen Cavitt
     If you only read one book, this is the one!  So many great ideas here.  This book transformed my teaching!

Tuning for Wind Instruments: A Roadmap to Successful Intonation - Shelley Jagow

     This is the ultimate resourse on intonation!  The charts for each instrument are amazing.

The Talent Code - Daniel Coyle
     Great information on how talent is "grown."  While not specific to musical talent, its content is highly applicable to the
     classroom.  Also check out Daniel's companion book,  The Little Book of Talent. 

Teaching Music through Performance in Middle School Band - ed. Richard Miles
     Chapters by leading middle school band directors about all the issues we deal with that are unique to middle school band as
     well as reviews of great band literature grades 1-3.5 (I'm honored to have been interviewed for Chip DeStefano's chapter on      Recruitment!)

Pathways (A Guide For Energizing And Enriching Band, Orchestra And Choral Programs) - Joseph Alsobrook
     Lots of practical ideas here!

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Curriculum


Beginning Band MECA 2015 Slides by Maxwell
6th Grade Curriculum

6th Grade Main Website Page

Literature & Materials

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Tempo Trainer

Essential Musicianship Method Book

Class Method Book Comparison
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Concert Band Difficulty Guidelines

Blank Fingering Charts
Google Slides of Rhythm Sets

In Tune App

Online Tuner

Tonal Energy Tuner

Online Practice Tools"

A Guide for "How To Practice"

http://www.beginningbandbootcamp.com/

Amry Field Band Google Hangout: The United States Army Field Band is now using Google+ Hangouts (video conference call) to conduct educational clinics across the country. Much like an in-person class, Hangouts are interactive and allow our Soldier-Musicians to listen, perform, and provide constructive feedback to your students.
Music Tech Teacher (Many, many online games, quizes, etc.)

Rhythm Bee

Daily Routine for Band (Warm Ups)

Note Name Game for ipad

Note Names Game Facebook Group

Texas Band Message Board

"The Talent Code" Blog      www.thetalentcode.com

Music Games for Kids     www.musictechteacher.com

Charms Office     www.charmsoffice.com

The Midwest Clinic     http://www.midwestclinic.org

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Team Building

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Communication

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National Association of Music Parents

National Association of Parents Facebook Group

Weebly

Twitter

https://www.facebook.com/TraughberBand (Facebook example)

Assessment

Grading Information

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http://www.sporcle.com/

Kahoot!

plickers.com
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Classroom Management

Seating Chart Generator

Sign Up Genius

Supersaas Online Scheduler
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How To Talk So Kids Will Listen and How To Listen So Kids Can Talk

Love and Logic

Smart Classroom Management

Harry Wong Products

Hand Clapping Games

Dude Perfect, Fun Videos
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Recruitment

TRAUGHBER JHS INFORMATION/MAXWELL~

5th Grade Recruiting Information Page

Beginner Supply List

Instrument Characteristics

Beginner Registration Form Version 1

Parent Handout-Program Overview

Recruiting Newsletter for all 5th Grade Families

Summer Band Class/Staff Schedule Sample

ILMEA All-State Presentation Handout

ILMEA All-State Presentation Power Point Slides

http://www.bepartoftheband.com/ recruiting videos
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BRYAN AMES INFORMATION
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HIGDON/CREEKSIDE MS
http://www.creeksidemusic.org/

http://www.clayperformingarts.org/

Instrument Fitting Video

Parent Meeting Prezi

Creekside MS Recruiting/ Teaching Materials

NENZDA/HILLE MS
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Woodwind Pedagogy

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Pneumo Pro Flute Trainer

Thumb Port Flute 

Balancerhttp://www.beginningbandbootcamp.com/


Brass Pedagogy

Brass Technique Slides

BERP
Beginning Band Bootcamp
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Percussion Pedagogy

http://www.vicfirth.com/education/

Mark Wessels Publications

http://www.salyerspercussion.com/

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Instruments & Equipment 


Beginner Supply List




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