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5^th Grade Band!

INTRODUCTIONS

Mrs. Tricia Astey Radak

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Mrs. Rachel Burkholder

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Mr. John Pasternak

WHY MUSIC?

• Teaches self discipline
• Relieves stress
• Provides a sense of achievement
• Improves cognitive and non-cognitive skills
• Generally increases academic success
• Develops focus
• Sparks creativity and imagination
• Helps to nurture team building skills
• Provides a sense of belonging

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MOST IMPORTANTLY…

Instrumental music helps to develop a love of creating and recreating beautiful sounds, leading to a lifetime of enjoyment.

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COURSE OF STUDY

• Scales

Bb Major

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• Time Signatures

2/4, 3/4 & 4/4

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• Concepts

1^st & 2^nd Endings, Balance Pyramid, Accidentals, Pick-up Notes, Multi-Measure Rest, Sight-Reading, Tempo Markings & Terminology, Melody, Harmony, Repeats

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• Rhythm

Ties, Grouped 8^th Notes, Dotted Half Notes

COURSE OF STUDY

• Techniques

Embouchure, Breath Support, Tone, Slur, Staccato, Tonguing, Horn Position

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• Repertoire Difficulty

Grade 0.5-1

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• Etiquette

Podium Respect, Responding to Conductor, Playing with Good Tone, Releasing Together, Proper Rehearsal Etiquette, Posture, Daily Procedures

GRADING POLICY

• Students receive a grade all 4 quarters for band

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• Grades are based on

- Effort / Practicing

- Participation

- Attendance

- Written Assessments (in and out of class)

- Playing Assessments (in and out of class)

BAND KARATE

• 9 Achievement Levels (1 or 2 Levels Required per Quarter)

2 Recordings, 1 Worksheet

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• Students Recognized & Featured

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• Bonus Belt Opportunities

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5th GRADE BAND STRUCTURE

• Classes are held before the school day begins;

8:00AM-8:45AM.

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• Students will be scheduled for 2-3 classes per week.

Based on instrument selection and overall enrollment

(Exceptions: Week prior to and after a performance)

5th GRADE BAND STRUCTURE

Performances

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• 2 required performances (summative assessments)
• All performances are held here at BBHES and begin at 7PM

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Thursday, December 10, 2026

Wednesday, May 12, 2027

COMMON QUESTIONS

1. What happens if I miss my scheduled class? (Illness, Snowday, etc.)

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1. If my friend and I both sign up to play the baritone, will we be in the same class?

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1. Can I choose to be in band AND orchestra?

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1. Because band classes occur before the school day, what are my options for getting my student to band classes?

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1. What does a day in the life of a 5th grade band student look like?

This sounds INCREDIBLE!

How do we get SIGNED UP!?

1. Choose an Instrument

2. Register for

5^th Grade Band

3. Obtain Instrument

& Supplies

INSTRUMENT OPTIONS

Flute

Clarinet

Woodwinds

Baritone

Brass

Trombone

Trumpet

Baritone

Percussion

Drum Kit

INSTRUMENT OPTIONS

CHOOSING AN INSTRUMENT

LISTEN TO YOUR STUDENT

What instrument have they always dreamed of playing?

Which instrument do they like the sound of?

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INSTRUMENT DEMOS

Visit Royalton Music Ctr, Explore Youtube!

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FULL BAND INSTRUMENTATION

We need players in all positions!

INSTRUMENT SWITCHES

Brass

Trumpet

Horn

Trombone

Alto Sax

Tenor Sax

Bari Sax

Clarinet

INSTRUMENT SWITCHES

Drum Kit

ANY INSTRUMENT

Baritone

Tuba

Bassoon

Oboe

INSTRUMENT SWITCHES

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Who?

Responsible

Hard Working

Instrument Care

Well Behaved

Read Notation

Practices

Leader

When?

Through HS

How?

Director

Based Decision

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HOW TO REGISTER

Access the form through the BBHES Band webpage

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Deadline: Friday,

September 4th!

from the “5th

Grade Band Registration Information” document

INSTRUMENT & SUPPLIES�NEEDED BEGINNING THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 21ST

• Music Store

- Royalton Music Ctr (NOT OPEN ON FRIDAY OR SUNDAY!)

- Purchase or Rent to Own

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• Used Instrument / Already Own

- Facebook Marketplace

- Have the instrument assessed at a music store

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• School Owned Instruments

- There are no school owned instruments available for 5^th grade band

students

IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT…

��1. REGISTRATION BE COMPLETED

BY FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4th! �(DO NOT NEED INSTRUMENT & SUPPLIES TO REGISTER!)��2. EVERY STUDENT HAS THEIR INSTRUMENT AND SUPPLIES FOR CLASSES BEGINNING THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 21st!�

COMMUNICATION

1. Email
2. Website (BBHES Portal Page; “Mrs. Astey Radak”)
3. *Remind

Last Names A-L

Text 81010 with the message @bbhesband1

Last Names M-Z

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OTHER CONCERNS

• Instruments and the bus

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• Private lessons are

not required, but encouraged!

• Utilize our website!

Students will have to take instruments home!

• It is our goal to release the band

schedule to you by Tuesday, 9/15.

SUPPORT FROM HOME

• Provide a quiet place for practice

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• Encourage regular practice in a positive manner

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• Provide a working instrument in good condition

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• Help students be prepared and present at all rehearsals and

performances

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• Listen occasionally to practice sessions and ask your student to

perform for you

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• Encourage your child even when learning becomes challenging.
• Persistence and hard work do payoff!

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STUDENT EXPECTATIONS

• Be at all rehearsals 100% prepared

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• Practice regularly at home

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• Perform at all of our concerts

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• Be dedicated

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• Be determined�

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