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2011-2012 MHS BAND EVENTS
Saturday, March 3 - Pep Band at the State Class B Boys Basketball Tournament in Grand Forks
Thursday, April 5 - Region IV Instrumental Contest (in Cando)
Tuesday, April 17 - Elementary Spring Concert (7:00 P.M.)
Friday, April 20 - Saturday, April 21 - Sr. High Band & Choir Trip
Thursday, April 26 - State Music Contest Recital (7:00 P.M.)
Saturday, May 5 - State Music Contest (Bismarck)
Monday, May 14 or Tuesday, May 15 - Dessert Theatre Dress Rehearsal (4 -9 P.M.)
Wednesday, May 16 - Dessert Theatre Matinee (Time TBA)
Thursday, May 17 - Dessert Theatre (6:30 P.M.)
Friday, May 18 - Dessert Theatre (6:30 P.M.)
Sunday, May 27 - Graduation (2 P.M.)
Pep Band (JH & SH Students) will play at home basketball games
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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5th Grade
(2:15 - 2:40)
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Warm-up – rhythm sheet
Play numbers 100 & 101 in the book
Play A Little Bit of Latin
8.2.1, 8.2.2, 8.5.2, 8.5.3, 8.7.1, 8.7.2
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Warm-up – rhythm sheet
Play numbers 101 & 102 in the book
Play Eye of the Tiger
Play A Little Bit of Latin
8.2.1, 8.2.2, 8.5.2, 8.5.3, 8.7.1, 8.7.2
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Warm-up – rhythm sheet
Play numbers 101 & 102 in the book
Play Eye of the Tiger
8.2.1, 8.2.2, 8.5.2, 8.5.3, 8.7.1, 8.7.2
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Warm-up – rhythm sheet
Play numbers 103 & 104 in the book
Play A Little Bit of Latin
8.2.1, 8.2.2, 8.5.2, 8.5.3, 8.7.1, 8.7.2
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6th Grade
(1:50 - 2:15)
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Warm-up - rhythm sheets
Play Fanfare for Freedom
Play Eye of the Tiger
8.2.1, 8.2.2, 8.5.1, 8.5.2, 8.5.3, 8.7.2
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Warm-up - rhythm sheets
Play from the book #3, 4 & 5
8.2.1, 8.2.2, 8.5.1, 8.5.2, 8.5.3, 8.7.2
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Warm-up - rhythm sheets
Play Newcastle Overture
8.2.1, 8.2.2, 8.5.1, 8.5.2, 8.5.3, 8.7.2
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Warm-up - rhythm sheets
Play Fanfare for Freedom
Play Eye of the Tiger
8.2.1, 8.2.2, 8.5.1, 8.5.2, 8.5.3, 8.7.2
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Junior
High
(12:30 - 1:00, M-Th)
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Warm-up - rhythm sheet
Play Dessert Theatre Music
8.2.1, 8.5.1, 8.5.2, 8.5.3
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Work on Contest Music
8.2.1, 8.5.1, 8.5.2, 8.5.3
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Warm-up - rhythm sheet
Play Dessert Theatre Music
8.2.1, 8.5.1, 8.5.2, 8.5.3
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Work on Contest Music
8.2.1, 8.5.1, 8.5.2, 8.5.3
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High School
(1:00 - 1:50)
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Warm-up – major scale, arpeggio & tuning
Play Dessert Theatre Music
12.2.1, 12.2.2, 12.6.2, 12.7.1, 12.7.2
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Warm-up – major scale, arpeggio & tuning
Play Pep Band Music
12.2.1, 12.2.2, 12.6.2, 12.7.1, 12.7.2
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Work on Contest Music
12.2.1, 12.2.2, 12.6.2, 12.7.1, 12.7.2
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Warm-up – major scale, arpeggio & tuning
Play Dessert Theatre Music
12.2.1, 12.2.2, 12.6.2, 12.7.1, 12.7.2
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Hello! My name is Jenna Helseth and I am the band teacher for grades 5-12 in Maddock and Leeds. I grew up on a farm southeast of New Rockford and graduated from high school there. I attended the University of Mary in Bismarck where I received my bachelor's degree in K-12 Vocal/Instrument Music Edcuation with a business minor. After graduating from college I taught K-12 music at Turtle Lake - Mercer school. I moved back to my home area when I married my husband Brent. For the previous two years I taught music at Four Winds School. Brent and I live on a farm west of Sheyenne. We have one daughter, Joie, and are expecting our 2nd child in February! I strongly believe in the importance of music education and that it will bring students a life-long source of enjoyment! It is also proven to make them smarter! Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns!
jenna.helseth@sendit.nodak.edu
438-2531 ext. 219
Band Grading Policies
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Maddock Band
2011-2012
Grading Guidelines: HS Band
1. Class Participation – 45%
This Includes:
- Coming to class prepared to learn with instrument, music & pencil!!!
- Showing respect for teacher, classmates & equipment
- Positive Attitude!!
2. Concert Participation- 35%
This Includes attending, performing to the best of your ability and helping where needed at the following events:
- Fall Concert
- Christmas Concert
- Pep Band Events
- Dessert Theatre
- Graduation
- More TBD
*Students must be present at the event in order to receive credit. Concert absences will only be excused with a note from parents.
3. Playing Test – 10%
Periodically you will be asked to play an exercise, scale, part of a piece, etc. for Mrs. Helseth. You may choose to do this during rehearsal time, or privately (sign up for specified time.) You will be notified in advance for the playing tests.
4. Caring for Instrument – 10%
This Includes:
- Having the correct supplies for your instrument
- Showing respect for the instrument in how you handle it
- Cleaning the instrument properly after use
- No eating of any kind while playing your instruments (ex. Gum, breath mints, etc.)
- Assembling and dissembling the instrument correctly
*Students may earn extra credit by having additional lessons, trying out for honor bands, and/or participating in small group contests!
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Maddock Band
2011-2012
Grading Guidelines: JH Band
1. Class Participation – 45%
This Includes:
- Coming to class prepared to learn with instrument, music & pencil!!!
- Showing respect for teacher, classmates & equipment
- Positive Attitude!!
2. Concert Participation- 35%
This Includes attending, performing to the best of your ability and helping where needed at the following events:
- Fall Concert
- Christmas Concert
- Pep Band Events
- Dessert Theatre
- More TBD
*Students must be present at the event in order to receive credit. Concert absences will only be excused with a note from parents.
3. Playing Test – 10%
Periodically you will be asked to play an exercise, scale, part of a piece, etc. for Mrs. Helseth. You may choose to do this during rehearsal time, or privately (sign up for specified time.) You will be notified in advance for the playing tests.
4. Caring for Instrument – 10%
This Includes:
- Having the correct supplies for your instrument
- Showing respect for the instrument in how you handle it
- Cleaning the instrument properly after use
- No eating of any kind while playing your instruments (ex. Gum, breath mints, etc.)
- Assembling and dissembling the instrument correctly
*Students may earn extra credit by having additional lessons, trying out for honor bands, and/or participating in small group contests!
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Maddock Band
2011 - 2012
Grading Guidelines: 5th & 6th Grade Band
1. Class Participation – 35%
This Includes:
- Coming to class prepared to learn with instrument, music and pencil!!
- Showing respect for teacher, classmates & equipment
- Positive Attitude!!
2. Concert Participation- 25%
This Includes:
- Fall Concert
- Spring Concert
- Music Festival
- More TBD
*Students must be present at the event in order to receive credit. Concert absences will only be excused with a note from parents.
3. Playing Test – 10%
Periodically you will be asked to play an exercise, scale, part of a piece, etc. for Mrs. Helseth. You may choose to do this during rehearsal time, or privately (sign up for specified time.) You will be notified in advance for the playing tests.
4. Caring for Instrument – 10%
This Includes:
- Having the correct supplies for your instrument
- Showing respect for the instrument in how you handle it
- Cleaning the instrument properly after use
- No eating of any kind while playing your instruments (ex. Gum, breath mints, etc.)
- Assembling and dissembling the instrument correctly
5. Practice Sheets – 20%
- Practice sheets must be handed in every week
- 120 – 100 minutes = A
- 99 – 70 minutes = B
- 69 – 40 minutes = C
- 39 – 0 minutes = D
- No practice record = F
*Students may earn extra credit by having lessons after school with Mrs. Helseth when she is available.
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What Needs to be in Every Instrument Case in Order to Properly Care for the Instrument and Earn the Instrument Care Grade
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FLUTE
Cleaning rod
Soft Cloth (to put on cleaning rod & swab interior of the flute)
CLARINET
Cork grease
Cotton or silk swab
Mouthpiece cap
2 working reeds
SAXOPHONE
Cork grease
Silk or cotton swab for body
Silk or cotton swab for neck
Mouthpiece cap
End plug
2 working reeds
TRUMPET
Valve Oil
Tuning slide grease
TROMBONE
Slide oil or cream
Tuning slide grease
BARITONE
Valve Oil
Tuning slide grease
Percussion
Keep percussion area clean, take care school instruments, music, etc. |
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