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Farnsworth Middle School
Music Department
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FMS Band Program
The band program provides activities for interested students to
develop musical skills and knowledge through learning to play a wind or
percussion instrument. Students
gain experience in performing as soloists and performances in a large
group. Band also teaches the
self-discipline necessary to work in a large group situation.
The literature is selected for its ability to challenge, educate,
and entertain. A variety of
styles and forms are used such as classical, march, baroque, jazz, and
contemporary. Students
continue to expand their tonal, rhythm, and executive skills on their
instruments that were started in the 4th grade.
Students are required to develop a regular home practice routine to
stimulate their progress and preparation of ensemble parts.
Cooperative behavior is promoted at all times in the rehearsals.
All students in band participate in at least two concerts during
the school year. Other
performance opportunities arise for students in recitals, festivals,
field trips, and NYSSMA.
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Band meets as a class every other day (Red or White) during
normal school hours. Students are expected to store their
instrument in the band room on the day they have band and/or a lesson
before they go to their lockers. School House Lockers (outside
classrooms) are not a safe place to store instruments during the school
day.
Since band meets on a specific color day, it becomes very important to
keep track of what day it is. Remember that the color days alternate
for every day at school. If there is a snow-day or other day off,
scheduled or unscheduled, the next school day will always be the next
color (ie-there won't be two consecutive red days). When in doubt,
bring your instrument anyway!
Reheasal Etiquette is very important to band rehearsals.
There may be over 100 students in a band rehearsal at once! Since
there are so many students, each student has the responsibility to show
great self control. Talking out of turn, moving from your seat
without permission or not following other school rules can be very
disruptive. Rules for band are posted clearly in the band room
for each student to refer to during rehearsals. These rules include
no talking, no gum chewing, keeping hands to oneself and on one's own
instrument. Suggestions for positive behavior include fully
participating when it's time, and how to practice silently when the
conductor is working with a small group momentarily. |
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