WELCOME BACK TO ANOTHER EXCITING YEAR OF PERFORMING IN THE Desert Vista BAND!!
I LOOK FORWARD TO GREETING ALL OF YOU (parents & band members), AND INTRODUCING YOU TO THE BEGINNING OF A FUN, AND VERY AMBITIOUS YEAR OF PERFORMANCES. AS ALWAYS, WE HAVE A GREAT TIME EXPERIENCING THE POWER OF MUSIC. NOT ONLY BY LISTENING, BUT BY PLAYING THE MUSIC AND BECOMING PART OF IT OURSELVES. I GUARANTEE EVERY BAND MEMBER WILL EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC OF MUSIC CONTINGENT UPON THE DEDICATION AND COMMITMENT EACH INDIVIDUAL APPLIES.

EACH BAND MEMBER WILL RECEIVE A BAND SYLLABUS WHICH OUTLINES THE EXPECTATIONS OF A DVES MUSICIAN WITH AN "EXPECTATIONS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT" with a student/parent signature. THE SYLLABUS ALSO LISTS SUPPLIES, CONCERT DATES AND IMPORTANT PROCEDURES THAT CAN ANSWER MANY OF YOUR QUESTIONS.

Also, Please review the information provided below.

IMPORTANT DATE: MILANOS RENTAL NIGHT / TUESDAY 8/18 AT DESERT VISTA ELEMENTARY
****6:00pm****

INSTRUMENT TRIAL DAY FOR 4TH GRADE OR INTERESTED 5TH GRADERS:
ALL DAY FRIDAY 8/14

THIS IS AN EXCELLENT TIME NOT ONLY FOR INSTRUMENTS, BUT FOR THE METHOD BOOKS AS WELL!

REMEMBER YOUR TAX CREDIT DONATIONS!!!
** Please take advantage of this opportunity to help the arts at TMMS, and get a COMPLETE REFUND FOR YOUR DONATION!!

Sincerely: Dave Balogh TMMS/DVES

David Balogh
Phone: (480) 982-1110 ext. 5544
E-mail Address: dbalogh@ajusd.org
Grade Taught: 4th/5th

Special Announcements

** The Holiday Program for Chorus/Band will be on Wednesday,
December 9, 2009, at 7:00p.m. in the DVES Cafetorium.

** The Spring Program for Chorus/Band will be on Wednesday,
May 12, 2010, at 7:00p.m. in the DVES Cafetorium

Class Description

This course covers National Standards for Instrumental Music levels of accomplishment. We stress the intrinsic values of performance, and have fun covering challenging music!. In addition to intense playing during rehearsal, we devote time to Music Theory, along with written assignments. All of this helps achieve our ultimate goal of attaining the highest level of performance, while experiencing the most important "joy" of playing.

Classroom Management

Expectations

Respect fellow classmates,and Director .
Practice at home, bringing a prepared part to rehearsal
Come to rehearsal with your instrument in playing condition (Brass: valves, and slides lubricated/Woodwinds: 1 good reed, with 2 spares.
Take special care on how you assemble and handle your "expensive" instrument during rehearsal, especially respecting fellow students and their delicate instruments.
Be polite, friendly and cooperative during rehearsal.

Class Materials

Instrument
Music folder: Method Book/Sheet Music
Reeds,valve oil, cleaners, pencil.

Homework Policy

There are weekly practice assignments. Band students are expected to practice a MINIMUM of 2 hrs. per week.

Rehearsal Procedures

1. Be in your seat prepared (Instrument ready) within 3 minutes upon entering the band room. Be prepared for the music order"WARMUPS" written on the front board.
2. REHEARSAL BEGINS WHEN I STAND IN FRONT OF THE ENSEMBLE. At this time I ask that you not talk or play. Focus on listening to instructions.
3. Dismissal: I will give ample time to put your instrument away. After properly storing your instrument return to your seat. CHECK YOUR STAND AND CHAIR. I will dismiss after the bell if the room is in order.
We have some business to take care of before actually playing, and this goes quickly once everyone understands the routine. ***NO FOOD, GUM OR DRINKS (except water) are allowed in the band room.

NO TALKING DURING REHEARSAL

** REMEMBER: Silent and listen are spelled with the same letters!**

Links

Curriculum. A list of the curriculum/standards your child will be learning in my class.

Our curriculum aligns with the Arizona State Music Standards at the ESSENTIALS LEVEL (Grades 4-8). They may be found at: www.ade.az.gov/standards/arts/arts-music.asp