RMS Jazz Band
2016-2017
Jazz Band Syllabus and Information
Welcome to the Rotolo Middle School Jazz Band for the 2016-2017 school year. This is going to be a great year. Please carefully read the information below. After doing so, please fill out the permission form on the second page and return it to school. You can either pay for Jazz Band with a check (made out to RMS) or via Powerschool.
Meeting Dates:
Jazz Band will meet each Tuesday at 7:00am. Jazz will end at approximately 7:45am. This will give students time to get belongings for first period.
Missing a Rehearsal:
With only one rehearsal per week, rehearsal time is precious. If you cannot make it to Jazz, please have a parent contact me (phone 630-937-8727; email: robert.buckley@bps101.net). Attendance will be taken. If a student misses a large number of rehearsals, he/she will not perform on the upcoming concert.
What You’ll Need for Jazz Band:
Students will need their music binder. All jazz music should go in the same place in the binder (preferably the back). Each student will need to bring his/her instrument for each jazz rehearsal. (Students who play school-owned instruments will use those instruments). Students playing piano should also bring their band instrument since only 2-4 students play piano at any one time.
Practicing for Jazz Band:
The Expectation is that Jazz Band Students Practice At Home! With only one rehearsal per week, it is imperative that students work out the note and rhythm challenges at home. Jazz Band is at its most fun when the band can play the music well. The strong performance comes from practice at home.
Students should dedicate about 20-30+ minutes per week to Jazz Band Music. Students can also practice improvisation.
Jazz Uniform:
Red Band T-Shirt
Blue Jeans
Jazz Performances:
The Jazz Band will perform at two jazz-only concerts.
January 24, 2017: Batavia All-City Jazz Festival: 7:00pm—BHS Cafeteria
May 12, 2017: Rotolo Jazz Showcase: 7:30pm—RMS Gym
Potential additional Performances: TBA
Cost:
Jazz Band carries the Rotolo Middle School music extra-curricular fee of $120.00. This fee can be paid via check (made out to RMS) or via Powerschool.
Permission Form:
Please fill out the attached permission form and return it to Mr. Buckley by
Tuesday, November 1st. If you are paying via check (not Powerschool), please attach check ($120) made out to RMS.
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Mr. Buckley's Contact Info
email: robert.buckley@bp101.net
website: http://www.rotoloband.com