Betsy Ross Arts Magnet School Band
2018-2019 Band Handbook
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Instrument Rental Money Due: 10/31
The $25 instrument rental fee is due. All rental money goes to maintain instruments, clean uniforms, and purchase music. Please include the rental agreement form with cash. Receipts will be given when money is received.
All-City Honors Ensembles at Yale
Among the ways that the Yale School of Music supports New Haven Public School students and music teachers is through the All-City Honors Ensembles. A combination of Yale Teaching Artists, NHPS music teachers, and special guests provides the best young musicians in New Haven with high level ensemble experiences in band, chorus, and orchestra.
The All-City Honors Band was founded in spring 2011, under the baton of Dr. Thomas C. Duffy, Director of Yale Bands. A collaboration between the Yale School of Music and the New Haven Public Schools, the Band is open for audition to all NHPS students in 5th-12th grades who play brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments. Participants are expected to maintain membership in their schools’ music ensembles as well, if available.
The All-City Honors Band rehearses weekly from late October through May at Wilbur Cross HS in New Haven. The season culminates with a public performance in Sprague Hall at the Yale School of Music. Membership in the group comprises musicians from schools throughout New Haven, who are admitted to the Band based on auditions in October each year.
Information regarding schedule, auditions and applications will become available in mid-September.
This is a free program.
The All-City Honors Band was founded in spring 2011, under the baton of Dr. Thomas C. Duffy, Director of Yale Bands. A collaboration between the Yale School of Music and the New Haven Public Schools, the Band is open for audition to all NHPS students in 5th-12th grades who play brass, woodwind, and percussion instruments. Participants are expected to maintain membership in their schools’ music ensembles as well, if available.
The All-City Honors Band rehearses weekly from late October through May at Wilbur Cross HS in New Haven. The season culminates with a public performance in Sprague Hall at the Yale School of Music. Membership in the group comprises musicians from schools throughout New Haven, who are admitted to the Band based on auditions in October each year.
Information regarding schedule, auditions and applications will become available in mid-September.
This is a free program.
5-10-150 Challenge
To get used to practicing at home and with purpose, challenge yourself to practice for 5 days in a week starting with 10 minutes. Each day, add 10 minutes to your practice time. 5 days x 10 minutes added per day = 150 minutes of personal practice. Below is an example of how you can spend your time.
Day 1: 10 minutes p. 37 scales, parade music
Day 2: 20 minutes p. 37 scales, parade music, add dynamics
Day 3: 30 minutes p. 37 scales, add a scale, parade music with dynamics, start Polar Express
Day 4: 40 minutes 3 scales on p. 37, parade music with recording, Polar Express 1st movement
Day 5: 50 minutes 3 scales on p. 37, parade music with recording, Polar Express 1st movement, start on 2nd movement
Write down what you want to accomplish and what you actually accomplish so you can better plan for next time.
The 5 days you practice do not have to be one after the other. You can skip two days in a week. Remember 9/23 is no school so you'll have extra time to get practice in.
If you're already in the habit of practicing longer, see how many minutes you can practice in 5 days.
To get used to practicing at home and with purpose, challenge yourself to practice for 5 days in a week starting with 10 minutes. Each day, add 10 minutes to your practice time. 5 days x 10 minutes added per day = 150 minutes of personal practice. Below is an example of how you can spend your time.
Day 1: 10 minutes p. 37 scales, parade music
Day 2: 20 minutes p. 37 scales, parade music, add dynamics
Day 3: 30 minutes p. 37 scales, add a scale, parade music with dynamics, start Polar Express
Day 4: 40 minutes 3 scales on p. 37, parade music with recording, Polar Express 1st movement
Day 5: 50 minutes 3 scales on p. 37, parade music with recording, Polar Express 1st movement, start on 2nd movement
Write down what you want to accomplish and what you actually accomplish so you can better plan for next time.
The 5 days you practice do not have to be one after the other. You can skip two days in a week. Remember 9/23 is no school so you'll have extra time to get practice in.
If you're already in the habit of practicing longer, see how many minutes you can practice in 5 days.
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