Abraham Lincoln High School Band Department

Abraham Lincoln High School Band

Introduction

One of the main challenges in running any organization is to communicate membership requirements, benefits, responsibilities and other general information to all interested members of that organization. The purpose of this web site is to compile in one location all of the necessary information about the Abraham Lincoln High School Band needed by the students and parents to become fully functional members of that organization. It is hoped by publishing this web site that students, parents and friends will be better informed about the bands and related activities. Much of the information contained in this web site will apply to all of the bands in the program including the concert band, marching band, pep band and jazz band. Some of the information may apply to a particular band only.

Please make sure that you read all of the information pertaining to your involvement or interest in the program.

Handling Problems/Concerns

Every rule or requirement that is established may a concern for someone. The best way to handle problems and/pr concerns with you band director is on a one to one basis. When a problem or concern is brought up during large group rehearsal that applies to only one or a few individuals, time spent on that individual problem results in a loss of learning time for others. Therefore, it is better to approach your director before or after rehearsal time with such concerns. In that way you can be assured of adequate time for discussing your concerns. If such are concerns are raised during a large group rehearsal, individuals run the risk of being asked to wait for a more appropriate time. Please do not feel slighted by this act. Remember, your band director wants to run a rehearsal as efficiently and effectively as possible. This not only creates a positive atmosphere and cuts down on the time demands of being in the organization, but also increases the productivity of the group.

General Goals - Instrumental Music

Students are encouraged to:

Demonstrate, to the extent of their capacity, intense involvement in and response to personal aesthetic experience in music.
Think, feel and act creatively with music materials.
Develop manipulative and organizational skills in band music and performance, appropriate to their abilities.
Acquire an understanding of man’s cultural heritage through great works of music.
Develop a set of values for living as productive individuals.

Expectations of Students

Attend daily band rehearsals and weekly lessons.
Practice two hours per week outside of rehearsal time.
Play instruments to the best of their ability, 100% of the time.
Behave in an exemplary manner.

All Council Bluffs Abraham Lincoln discipline policies and conduct codes will be followed during all band activities. These will apply when the band in school, in town, or out of town at a band performance.

Fees

STUDENT ACTIVITY FEE
Each student is asked to pay at the time of class registration an activity fee. This minimal fee of 10.00 helps defray the costs of band registration fees, uniform cleaning, awards and many other band activities. This fee by no means pays for the entire band activity. The cost of transportation, music, equipment and other fees requires us to assess as listed below.

UNIFORM FEES
Each student is asked to purchase the following items for their uniforms. White boxer shorts, white t-shirt, white ankle socks, and white marching shoes. All items except the shoes can be purchased at the local retail stores such as Target, K Mart, etc. White band shoes will be ordered or purchased at the uniform fitting during the band camp each August. Band shoes are approximately 22.00.

MARCHING BAND EQUIPMENT
Each student is asked to purchase or furnish the following items for marching band season.

Lyre for their instrument to hold music
Flip folder for their instrument
Nail pouch
4 to 8 Poker Chips
Tennis shoes for practice

All items can be purchased at marching band camp at school cost except the tennis shoes.

SCHOOL OWNED INSTRUMENTS
The school maintains a large inventory of costly instruments for student use. These instruments will be checked out on an individual-need basis. A rental fee per semester will be charged for the use of school owned wind and percussion instruments. The only cost to the student above the rental fee would be for consumable items (reeds, oil, etc..) or repair for damage due to carelessness or malicious actions on the part of the student.

Percussion Instrument/Accessory Fee............$10.00/semester
Wind Instrument Fee.....................................$10.00/semester

LESSON BOOKS
Each student is purchase own individual technique book, lesson books and solos which will be used through their high school band experience.

Technique Book $4.95
Lesson Books $6.95
Solos $6.95-20.00 (depending on the solo)

FINES
Standard fines for damage and lost equipment will be as follows:

Lost music..................................................Cost of sheet or book
Lost uniform...............................................Cost of replacement
Damaged uniform.......................................Cost of Replacement or repair
Damaged instrument...................................Cost of repair (this includes damage beyond normal wear and tear.)

INDIVIDUAL ENTRY FEES
Each individual is asked to reimburse the school for entry fees for SWIBA Honor Band Auditions, Iowa All State Band Auditions and State Solo and Ensemble. These entry fees usually are $5.00 per individual entry.

STATE SOLO CONTEST
Each student is advised that if they are performing a solo at state solo contest in April that a recommended fee of $20.00 should be paid to the piano accompanist by the student. This is a courtesy that should be completed before the solo competition. The accompanists are provided through the school but not paid by the school. Accompanists put many hours of hard work in the preparation of your music for performance so therefore a thank you card and minimal fee will guarantee their willingness to help you as a student.

Lettering System

Abraham Lincoln High School Band Department Lettering System

1000 Points = Letter
1500 Points Letter, Gold Band Pin
1750= Letter, Gold Band Pin and Gold Lyre Pin

Top score wins John Philip Sousa Award, most valuable band student. Band does require many hours of outside the school day for performances and activities. Students have an opportunity to earn a letter the same as they do in athletics at Abraham Lincoln High School. This is a method of rewarding the students for their outside class time effort and provides motivation for this extra work. Each year the student starts with no points, and by completing the items listed in the lettering form, they can earn a letter award. The minimum points needed to earn a letter by a student are 1000. If the student scores over 1500 points, they earn extra awards, and if they earn over 1750 points they enter an exclusive club of the finest band students at Abraham Lincoln High School. The top point score is awarded the John Philip Sousa Award as the most valuable student.

Other awards that can be earned.

Gold medals are awarded to each student receiving a Division I rating at the IHSMA Solo and Ensemble Contest. 1 medal for each Division I rating.
Letter pins are also awarded to the drum majors, flag corps members, and jazz band members.
The Louis Armstrong Award is awarded to the outstanding jazz band member. The director determines this and is based on student’s efforts, solo work, lesson attendance, and attitude in jazz band.
Certificates are awarded to all students who do not letter in band for their participation.
Certificates are awarded to all students who are selected to any and all honor bands including the SWIBA honor band.

500 Points
Make All State Band or Orchestra
Make All State Jazz Band

250 Points
Audition for All State
Division I at State Solo Contest
Drum Major
Lessons Per Semester from a Paid Approved Instructor
Attend Summer Music Camp
Top Outstanding Soloist Award at State Solo Contest or Jazz Contest
Jazz Band Member

125 Points
Division I at State Ensemble Contest
Division II at State Solo Contest
Selected as a member of the SWIBA Honor Band

Selected as a member of the Conference Honor Band
Perfect Attendance at Summer Band Practice
Solo at Band Concert (featured soloist)
Member of Flag Corps Play in the wind/percussion section of the ALHS Orchestra

Uniform Captain, per semester

75 Points
Division II at State Ensemble Contest
Division III at State Solo Contest
A Grade (per quarter)

50 Points
Attended an Approved Concert/Contest
Community or Civic Performance
Stage Crew for Concerts.

Office helper, 50 points per hour of work in band office

Other activities where service is needed. Asked for by the director.

Grading System

Abraham Lincoln High School Band Department

Grading systems are different each quarter depending on the amount of performances and activities that the students are involved in. The grade is based on lesson attendance, performance attendance and performance tests based on songs, scales and exercised performed in the class. Contact Dr. Hanzlik at thanzlik@cbcsd.org for the latest grade worksheet.

Questions about this site?
Please email: thanzlik@cbcsd.org
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