E. A. Cox Cougar Band

Grading and Practice

Last updated July 29th, 2008 at 8:54 a.m..

Grading

Practice time/ classwork 20%

Playing Quizzes 20%Rehearsal Techniques 30%Performances 30% Total Classwork - Any worksheet, composition or group work with class time to complete. Classwork becomes homework if not complete. Playing Quizzes - Students are given several days to either play an assigned piece that has been worked on in class. Students may from time to time also be given the option of several pieces to play. Students are expected to be prepared and give the best performance they can. Not playing at all results in a zero. Talk to the director if you need additional help with playing in front of others. Rehearsal Techniques - Students earn 20 points per day for having all materials, participating, and following the rules of the class. At the end of the week, total points are given as a grade. Forgotten instruments, music, reeds, etc. will result in missed points. Performances - Students are expected to be at ALL performances. Excuses should be discussed with the director well in advance of performance. Check your calendar for ALL performances this year. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Practice is vital to the success of the band. More importantly, it is vital to the success of your child. Practice helps build the small muscles and lungs up that before have not been used. Practice reinforces what we have done in class and better prepares a student of how they need my help. It also identifies students that need lessons for extra help or for advancement. Please note that I am here at any point to help you and your child through the wonderful activity of band. This is my way to keep in contact in a small way with parents. Please refer to the website parent page for further ideas. www.mauryk12.org. Follow the links to Cox middle school and go to clubs. There you will find our band page. If you have any questions please feel free to contact me at school 840-3902 or by email mitchellb4@k12tn.net.

Thank you,

Brad Mitchell

Cox Bands

Rules

Last updated July 29th, 2008 at 7:47 a.m..

Rules and Discipline

Class Rules 1. Treat others as you would want to be treated. 2. Keep our room at school safe for everyone. 3. Strive for excellence. Discipline Discipline is tracked through different interventions in a discipline folder. Students are not only punished for actions but given tools in order to make wiser decisions in the future. Below are the levels of intervention. Level one - Student/ Teacher conference ( 2-3 max) Level two - Time-out/ Write offs (2 max) Level three - Parent, teacher, student conference/ Detention (2 max) Level four - Other faculty brought in to help (school counselor, students’ other teachers, etc.) Level five - Office (Administrative intervention)

Interventions are tracked throughout the year. As a parent you are the most important person to your child. Working together with the teacher is the key to supporting the student. Supporting the student gives them the tools for success. Mr. Mitchell will call you with small concerns as well as large ones. Staying in contact is the key. Please note that extreme discipline problems may result in dismissal from the band program.

Bullying is tracked in the same folder following bullying interventions of school.

Supplies

Last updated July 29th, 2008 at 7:49 a.m..

SUPPLIES Woodwind InstrumentsFlute, Clarinet, Saxophone Acceptable instrument brands: Yamaha, Gemeinhart, Bundy, Buffett, LeBlanc, Armstrong Each Clarinet and Saxophone student should have two working reeds in class at all times. Reeds should be Vandoren size 2 1/2. No plastic coated, flavored reeds or flavor water to soak. 7th and 8th grade students might need a size 3 or above. All students should have a cleaning or care kit for their instrument. Brass InstrumentsTrumpet, French Horn, Trombone, Baritone, Tuba Acceptable instrument brands: Bach, King, Holton, Olds, Conn, Yamaha French Horn, Baritone, and Tuba students will need to purchase a mouthpiece and a book. They will rent thier instrument from the school. Please be aware that instruments are limited and students may have to share with other students. You are more than welcome to rent one of these instruments from a music shop if you desire. Mouthpieces: Trumpet - size 7c French Horn - size 11 Baritone/Trombone - size 12c Tuba - size 18 All students should have a cleaning or care kit for their instrument. Percussion Pearl all in one kits including snare, bells, stand, practice pad, sticks and mallets. Sticks should be at least 5A in size. All Students Books 6th - Essential Elements 2000 7th - Standard of Excellence Book II (blue) 8th - Standard of Excellence Book III (green) 3 ring binder with clear pages for music Always have a pencil. All students should have highlighters. 7th & 8th Graders -- Flip Folder & Lyre

Where to rent an instrument

Last updated July 29th, 2008 at 7:51 a.m..

Where to rent an instrument

Hewgley’s Music Shop1860 Shady Brook StreetColumbia, TN 38401(931) 388- 5209 Shuff’s Music Sales and Studios118 3rd Avenue NorthFranklin, TN(615) 790 - 6139 Music and Art’s539 Cool Springs BlvdFranklin, TN 37067(615) 771 - 3113

Fork’s Drum Closet 701 12th Ave. S.Nashville, TN 37204 Ph: 615.383.8343Ph: 800.55.FORKS (36757)

Volunteers

Last updated January 5th, 2010 at 12:57 p.m..

We need your help. There are several ways to volunteer. If you are willing to help with any of the jobs listed below please call, email or send a note with your child to school. We need a lot of help with the concession stand and the fundraiser. Money we raise will go towards new instruments and/or supplies, new music, and transportation. Without you the band cannot exist.

1. Concession stand help at football games (see calendar for dates)

2. Fundraiser help (see calendar for dates)

3. Chaperone during the day

4. Chaperone for socials (night)

5. Trucks to move equipment to football games and other concerts.

6. Call me whenever something comes up that you need help.

Grading and Practice

Rules

Supplies

Where to rent an instrument

Volunteers

Brad Mitchell

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