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Location: High School
Email: evanda@pasdwi.org
Phone: (608) 429-2153, x388
Daily Schedule:
1st: Lessons
2A: Jazz Band 2B: Regular Band7th hour: 5th/6th grade band (B Days); Lessons (A Days)
3rd-6th: Lessons
8th hour: Middle school band (B Days); Lessons (A Days)
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Pardeeville 5 th /6 th grade band and 7 th /8 th grade band (otherwise known as the “Middle
School Band”), are courses that will meet on “B” days throughout the school year. 5 th /6th
band will meet during 7 th period every B day; Middle school band will meet during 8 th
period every B day. HS Jazz will meet during 2 nd period on “A” days. The “Regular”
High School band is a half credit class that will meet on “B” days (during 2 nd period).The
purpose of these classes is to provide the student with musical skills, appreciation,
literacy, and explorations. The students will also be exposed to a number of performance
opportunities throughout the year. Through the teaching of music and how to play a
musical instrument, students will learn valuable skills in character development such as
self-discipline, teamwork, compassion, communication skills, and community service.
Students are expected to reach high (but not unreasonable) expectations, and this may
require them to work outside of their usual “comfort zones” (outside of “what comes
easy” for them).
REHEARSAL EXPECTATIONS
Although band is considered to be a “fun” and “unique” class in which students can “get
away” from the grind of “core” courses, it still should be considered a class and the same
rules and school procedures should be followed. In addition, there are three main rules
students must be aware of to participate in band:
1. BE ON TIME
2. PAY ATTENTION
3. DISPLAY A POSITIVE ATTITUDE AND GOOD WORK ETHIC!
So, these rules pretty much sum up the following:
- Be on time and attentive! You must set up YOUR OWN chair and music stand,
and warm up/tune up your instrument IMMEDIATELY after arriving to class.
Rehearsal will start 4 minutes after the bell rings.
- You must give 100% effort during class! I am well aware that you may not be
able to play a certain song/note/rhythm, or you may be sick, but the only way to
get better is to TRY.
- Warming up on your own is encouraged before rehearsal starts, but please warm
up at a reasonable volume.
- When Mr. Evans (or anyone else conducting a rehearsal) is in front instructing the
band, there should be NO TALKING. I try to give students a minute or so to talk
in between songs we are rehearsing (while the percussion is getting set up for the
next song), so instruction time is not time to talk.
- Students should not PLAY their instruments while Mr. Evans is instructing the
group/certain sections of the band!
- You MUST find time to practice outside of regular band rehearsals! In reality,
90% of what you learn in band is taught by yourself while practicing. I will give
you the tools necessary to go on your own and become better on your instrument.
It is up to YOU to get better!
- Listen to what Mr. Evans tells you to do during lessons/rehearsals! Any student
who’s had success in the band program will tell you that I will tell you
EXACTLY what you need to do to be successful in band. If you don’t understand
the material, never hesitate to ask for help!!!
- Respect others… and respect yourself (and your ability!).
- Respect and take care of your instrument, locker, music, classroom, and the
materials in the classroom! Students will be responsible for costs associated with
any damage they inflict to items that are their own or others’.
- Please use the restroom BEFORE class starts, and be prompt… Please take care
of these needs during passing time before or after class.
- CELL PHONES ARE NOT ALLOWED AT ANY TIME IN THE BAND
ROOM/LESSON AREA
- NO gum, food or drink (except water) in music room.
- BRING A PENCIL TO EVERY REHEARSAL/LESSON!
BAND MATERIALS
Each student must bring their instrument, music/folder, pencil, and agenda planners to
every rehearsal and lesson. Students are expected to frequently take their instruments
home to practice. 5 th and 6 th grade students are required to take their instruments home
every night. Once again, 90% of what you learn as a musician is taught by yourself. DO
NOT lose music or your folder! Students using ANY school-owned instrument will be
charged a $25 fee for the year to offset maintenance and replacement costs.
Your music is your textbook in this class. NEVER mark it with pen! Music can be
marked lightly with no. 2 pencil. If you can’t erase it, don’t use it on music.
ASSESSMENT
Your progress will be assessed in several ways:
-Small/large group rehearsals
-Small/large group and individual lessons
-Occasional quizzes/writing assignments/reading assignments
By using the assessment tools above, I will be able to chart your progress… And I will
also be able to tell if you aren’t practicing or putting forth enough effort!
Your grade in band (yes, you will be graded!) will be broken down as follows:
1. Weekly lessons: These may be given individually or in groups. You will receive
20 points per week for your lessons. If you are gone from your lessons because
of an excused absence, you will not lose points for the lesson. Unexcused
absences will receive a lesson grade of 0. AGAIN: YOU WILL ONLY GET A
“FREEBIE” FOR AN EXCUSED ABSENCE!!!
2. Required performances: Concerts are your exams in band. By performing in a
concert, you are showing the community what you have learned as musicians
prior to the concert. You will receive 100 points per required performance. If
you are gone from a performance because of an excused absence, you must bring
a note from a parent or doctor for Mr. Evans to have on file AT LEAST 2 weeks
prior to the performance. Approval will be granted or denied on a case-by- case
basis. Also, students with excused absences must complete a written assignment
due a week after the missed performance. Students that aren’t at the concert
with unexcused absences will receive a 0% (grade of F) for the performance.
YOU ALSO ARE REQUIRED TO STAY FOR THE WHOLE CONCERT
AND BE A GOOD AUDIENCE FOR FULL CONCERT CREDIT!!!
Listening to others play/sing music is an important aspect of being a musician.
You will learn to listen and observe others performing.
3. Participation grade: You are expected to fully participate in band and give
maximum effort. This includes individual practice, behavior in class, having a
positive attitude, remembering your instrument, and working well with other
students in the class. All students will start with 200 points (100%) for a
participation grade, and the grade will be adjusted up or down depending on
the student’s overall participation throughout the quarter. If students go
above and beyond what is expected, they may receive more than 200 points.
UNITS/TOPICS
Although our units are geared towards what we will perform for concerts, there are
several benchmarks throughout the year students are expected to meet and material they
are expected to understand:
-Proper care of the instruments
-Proper playing technique (including solid tone, posture, breathing, and tongue attack)
-Proper practice techniques
-Proper rehearsal etiquette
-Proper performance etiquette (as a performer and audience member)
-Knowledge and exposure to different musical styles
-Concepts and application of music theory
-Application of character development skills outside of music classes and later in life
-Developing a lifelong appreciation for music
CONCERT/PERFORMANCE ATTIRE
For concert performances, 5 th -6 th grade students will wear a white dress shirt (not t shirts)
with khaki pants. 7 th -8 th grade students will wear white dress shirts and black pants. High
school band students will wear black dress shirts and pants/skirts. For marching/pep band
performances, students will dress according to what the director decides. Students
should adhere to the school dress code.
FUNDRAISERS
7 th -12 th grade students will have the opportunity to raise money to go into their personal
music accounts. This money can be used for supplies, trips, instrument repair, and other
music-related purchases. The fundraisers are not mandatory. However, students need to
be aware that the high school music department plans on taking a trip every two
years, and fundraisers can go a long way towards students being able to pay for the
trips. If a student raises funds and leaves the music department (either by graduating or
quitting), the funds will either be “willed” to a younger sibling or be absorbed into the
general trip account that benefits all music students. Information pertaining to fundraisers
will be sent home with students on a later date (when the fundraiser starts).
PURCHASING SUPPLIES/FEES: I try to stock a large quantity of supplies such as
valve oil, reeds, drum sticks, etc. Students are charged a discounted amount for each item
purchased. Money for supplies/fees is due by the end of the school year, and money
should be placed in an envelope with the students name, what the money is for, and how
much is in the envelope written on the outside. Here are the most common supplies and
the costs:
Clarinet Reeds $1.50
Bass Clarinet Reeds $2.00
Contrabass Clarinet Reeds $5.00
Alto Sax Reeds $2.00
Tenor Sax Reeds $3.00
Bari Sax Reeds $5.00
Valve Oil $1.00
Slide Oil $1.00
Slide Grease $3.00
Cork Grease $1.00
Clarinet Thumb Rest Cushion $1.00
Flute Rods $2.00
Drum Sticks $9.00
Yearly School Instrument Fee $25.00
LETTER POINTS: High school students have the opportunity to earn letter points for
participating in various performances throughout the school year. It is very difficult to
earn a letter during your freshman year, but not impossible. Here is the breakdown of
how to earn points:
ZERO WEEK REHEARSALS: 100 Points per rehearsal (rehearsals before the school
year starts)
FOOTBALL GAME MARCHING/PEP BAND: 50 points for pre-game or halftime only;
100 points for pregame AND halftime.
BASKETBALL GAME PEP BAND: 50 points
CONCERTS/PARADES/VETERAN’S DAY: 100 points
EXTRA WORK/SETTING UP/TEARING DOWN CONCERT, ETC.: 50 points
SOLO ENSEMBLE: “3”rating in any event= 30 points; Class C, “2” rating=80 points;
Class C, “1 ” rating=90 points; Class B “2” rating=110 points; Class B “1” rating=120
points; Class A “2” rating=140 points; Class A “1” rating= 150 points. State
solo/ensemble participation=200 points.
1300 points= letter; 2600 points= Lyre pin; 3900 points=Pin of your instrument; 5200
points= “Band” pin; 6500 points=fuzzy hat; 7800 points=Overlay of old uniform.
PLEASE NOTE: Throughout the year, you also earn community service hours by
attending performances. Please see Mr. Evans to find out the total hours you participated
in so you can use these to apply for scholarships, National Honor Society, colleges, etc.
PARDEEVILLE BANDS
PERFORMANCE SCHEDULES
2017-2018
***STUDENTS: PLEASE SHARE THIS SCHEDULE WITH YOUR EMPLOYERS/PARENTS/ETC. SO YOU
CAN ATTEND THE REQUIRED PERFORMANCES!!!!
5 TH /6 th GRADE BAND
FALL CONCERT: 10/23, 6:30PM (BE HERE AT 6)
WINTER CONCERT: 12/19, 6:30PM (BE HERE AT 6)
SPRING CONCERT: 3/6, 6:30PM (BE HERE AT 6)
AWARDS CONCERT: 5/8, 6:30PM (BE HERE AT 6)
8 TH GRADE PROMOTION CEREMONY: 6/5 IN THE PM (Tentative)
7 TH /8 TH GRADE BAND
FOOTBALL GAME PERFORMANCE WITH HS BAND: 10/6, 7PM- BE HERE AT 6PM
WINTER CONCERT: 12/19, 6:30PM (BE HERE AT 6)
SOLO/ENSEMBLE (SELECT STUDENTS, IN MONTELLO): 2/17
SPRING CONCERT: 3/6, 6:30PM (BE HERE AT 6)
AWARDS CONCERT: 5/8, 6:30PM (BE HERE AT 6)
8 TH GRADE PROMOTION CEREMONY: 6/5 IN THE PM (Tentative)
HIGH SCHOOL BAND
FOOTBALL GAMES : 9/8, 9/15 (HOMECOMING), 9/29, 10/6. ALL GAMES START AT 7, AND YOU SHOULD
BE HERE AT 6PM.
FALL CONCERT (JAZZ BAND): 10/23, 7:30PM, BE HERE AT 6:45.
VETERANS DAY: 11/10- DURING THE SCHOOL DAY.
11/13- HONORS BAND, GREEN LAKE, SELECT PERSONNEL. ALL DAY.
BASKETBALL GAMES: BOYS: 11/30, 12/5, 1/5, 1/11, 1/30. GIRLS: 12/1, 12/12, 12/21, 1/16, 1/23: ALL GAMES
start at 7:30pm, so you should be ready by 6:45.
WINTER CONCERT: 12/19, 7:30PM, BE HERE AT 6:45.
SOLO/ENSEMBLE (SELECT PERSONNEL): 3/10, RANDOLPH
SPRING CONCERT: 3/6, 7:30PM, BE HERE AT 6:45.
FLORIDA TRIP: 3/24-3/29, SELECT PERSONNEL.
STATE SOLO/ENSEMBLE: 4/28, WHITEWATER, FOR THOSE WHO PLAYED CLASS A + RECEIVED A *1
AWARDS CONCERT: 5/8, 6:30PM (BE HERE AT 6)
GRADUATION: 5/26, 2PM, BE HERE READY TO GO AT 1:30
MEMORIAL DAY: 5/28, 7:30AM (LOAD BUS) UNTIL 12:30 IN WYOCENA/PARDEEVILLE.
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