If you are studying with a private teacher, your teacher would have a closer idea of your individual development in performance over the years and would give you the best recommendation. I am suggesting some changes with mouthpieces if you are still using a beginner size mouthpiece or a stock mouthpiece that came with a rental instrument. It is imperative that you are set up with equipment to help you succeed in your study of music and performance.
Trumpets should move to a Bach 5 or 3 'C' mouthpiece or a compatible brand.
http://www.ibowtie.com/tmptmpccharts.html
Trombones and baritone horns should move to a Bach 6 1/2AL or a Denis Wick 5 or a Schilke 51. Be sure to match your shank size to the instrument's mouthpiece receiver, tenor bore or bass (large) bore.
http://www.ibowtie.com/mpccharts.html
French Horns should move to a Bach 7 or compatible brand size. Stick with Bach, Yamaha, Schilke or Dennis Wick.
http://www2s.biglobe.ne.jp/~t_ikeno/mpc_chart.html#1700
Tubas should move to a Bach 18 or compatible brand size. One special consideration is the brand of tuba and brand of your selection.
http://www.ibowtie.com/tubampccharts.html
Bb Clarinets should move to a Vandoren B45 or 5VR Lyre with a tip opening of 1.09 or larger.
http://www.myatt.co.uk/pics/clarinet_mp_chart.jpg
Bass Clarinets should move to a Vandoren B40 or B45.
http://www.saxplus.com/vandoren-clarinet-mpc-info.html
Alto Saxesshould move to a Vandoren T25, Yamaha 6CM. Do not get a metal mouthpiece. Meyer (rubber) and Brilhart mouthpieces compatible to the vandorens would be acceptable as well.
http://www.bill-lewington.com/charts/altosax.htm
Tenor Saxes should move to a Vandoren T15 through T 35 Java or Optimum TL4. Do not get Jumbo java or a metal mouthpiece. Meyer (rubber) mouthpieces compatible to the vandorens would be acceptable as well.
http://www.grevillea.com.au/grevilleadist/dist/images/v%20sax%20mp%20tenor.pdf
http://www.westwindmusic.com/facings.html
Baritone Saxes should move to a Vandoren B25, 27 or 35 Optimum BL 3 or 4
http://www.grevillea.com.au/grevilleadist/dist/images/v%20sax%20mp%20sop%20bari.pdf
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Concert Band Class Policy
CONCERT BAND CLASS
POLICY
Mr. Cassera
Class Objective: The students will be able to express
themselves through musical performance in a concert band setting. This music performance class stimulates the
students to grow intellectually, emotionally, and creatively which aides in the
development of a ‘well rounded person’.
Required Materials: Instrument must be in working
condition. Students must have a PENCIL,
metronome, ensemble music, and the necessary supplies for their particular
instrument such as reeds, valve oil, drum sticks, neck straps, etc….
Grading Objective: The grading policy is designed to
reflect the students’ individual effort, participation and growth.
Grading: An alphabetical grade is earned each marking
period. The average of rotation class
assignments equals one quarter of the grade.
The second quarter of the grade is the average of performance
exams. The balance of the grade is based
on the average of daily rehearsal grades which encompasses class preparation,
conduct and participation.
Rehearsal Behavior: Each rehearsal will be conducted
as a practice performance. Wearing of
hats, any kind of food or drinks, lateness to class and inappropriate behavior
will not be permitted or tolerated.
Course Criteria:
Performances: Performances
are exams which are calculated into the quarter grade. Attendance is mandatory
for all performances.
Rotation classes: Each class
represents a grade. The grade will be
based upon the completion of the given assignment. Students may also be given written exams to
further assess their understanding of material.
It is building policy that students must attend scheduled rotation
classes. Should a student have a testing
conflict, then a make-up class will be provided. Students are expected to communicate testing
conflicts prior to their rotation class.
If a student misses a rotation class without proper notice the student
will have earned an ‘F’ for that class.
All make up classes must be completed within the week of the missed
class. If a rotation class falls on a
student’s lunch period, the student should bring a bag lunch to eat in the
rotation class.
Daily rehearsals: Prepared for class, includes
instruments in working condition, PENCIL, ensemble music, lesson book, seated
and ready to participate two minutes after the bell. Cooperative
participation includes appropriate behavior, improvement on daily music and
following instructions given. Rehearsal conduct is expected which
includes but not limited to, respect and courtesy for the conductor and respect
and manners toward fellow students.
Student Success: The development of instrumental
skills requires self-discipline and focused practice toward the given
assignments on a daily basis not
including rehearsal and lesson time.
First Audition: The results are used for section
seating, the Suffolk County Music Educator’s Asso.’s (SCMEA) Division 3 All
County recommendations and count as the first test score.
Performance Dress: Concert Dress: white formal top,
black dress slacks, black dress, black or dark tie, black socks and shoes, NO
tee or tank shirts, jeans, flip flops or sneakers. Parade Dress: Long Sleeve shirts (provided by
school), Tan khakis, and white sneakers provided by student.
Instrument safeguard: Students are responsible for
their instruments (rented or owned) concerning theft or damage. Usually, homeowners’ insurance can offer a
rider for protection. You will need to know the serial and model number and the
instrument’s brand name. Space is available
during the school day to store instruments but protection cannot be
guaranteed.
Extra help is available for two periods per week by
appointment.
Announcements: Students will be informed during class
and by way of the following website; www.mrcassera.blogspot.com
. Students should become followers of
the website to be alerted when new announcements are made.
REQUIRED PERFORMANCE DATES
HALLOWEEN PERFORMANCE
Smithtown HS West
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
WINTER CONCERT I
Concert Band Period 2
Thusday, December 6, 2012 7:30pm
WINTER CONCERT II
Concert Band Period 4
Tuesday, December 11, 2012 7:30pm
NYSSMA Major Organization Festival
Tuesday, May 14th, 2013
SPRING CONCERT I
Concert Band Period 2
Tuesday, May 21, 2013 7:30pm
SPRING CONCERT II
Concert Band Period 4
Wednesday, May 29, 2013 7:30pm
MEMORIAL DAY PARADE.
Both Concert Bands
Monday, May 27, 2013
Gala Concert is March
16, 2013 at 7:30pm. Jazz Festival is
April 24, 2013. The New York
State School Music Association’s ALL-STATE SOLO
Festival will be April 14th & 15th, 2013
The New York State School Music Association’s
SOLO Festival is April 17th & 18th, 2012
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Detach and return please
Dear Parent/Guardian,
Please record the performance dates
and concert/parade dress for this year.
Note also, student attendance and dress at performances is mandatory
requirements for music performance courses.
Students need to return this form with signatures, which will reflect
that you are aware of the Concert Band’s class policy and course
requirements. Should you have any
questions or concerns you may contact me at the Smithtown High School-West Campus.
Thank
you for your cooperation and support,
Mr.
Cassera
382-3044
Student
name________________________________________________________________
Student Signature_____________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian name
Mr./Mrs/Ms._________________________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian
signature_____________________________________________________
Contact telephone
number:_____________________________________________________
E-Mail
address:______________________________________________________________
Thursday, September 20, 2012
This Sat.'s performance info for Jazz and Brass.
This Sat. 9/22 we will be performing between 6:30pm and 7:30pm for the WSCommerdinger Park fundraiser at the Cleary School for the Deaf, 301 Smithtown Blvd., Nesconset, NY, 11767. There is a $3.00 entrance fee for everyone except performers. The fee gets you all the ice cream you can eat plus a door prize ticket. Around 7:30 or 8:00pm there will be the calling of a Chinese auction for those interested.
Performers need to bring a music stand, wear black and arrive at 5:45pm.
Jazzers nice rehearsal yesterday and let's get our music binders done.
Thank you!
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