2018/2019 band & orchestra handbook...clarinet, english horn, bassoon, tenor sax, bari sax, bass...

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2018/2019 District 157C Instrumental Music Handbook v2.0

2018/2019

B A N D & O R C H E S T R A H A N D B O O K v2.0

HICKORY CREEK MIDDLE SCHOOL CHELSEA GRADE SCHOOL

FRANKFORT, IL

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Table of Contents

Directors 3

Band & Orchestra Overview/Philosophy/Contact 4

Chelsea Details/Hickory Creek Details/Rehearsals/Auditions 5

Instruments/Late Enrollment/Instrumental Music Department Calendar 6

2018 – 2019 Monthly Calendars 7 - 16

Booster Awards 17

Illinois Music Educators Association (ILMEA) Auditions 18

District Solo and Ensemble Contest 19

Private Lessons 20

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Directors

Mr. Doug Adams Symphonic Band/Chelsea Band/Jazz Band/Jazz Ensemble/HCMS Orchestra/Chelsea Orchestra

Mr. Adams received his Bachelor of Science in Music Education from the University of Illinois (where he

was named top graduating senior) and his Master of Music from Roosevelt University. He has directed

music in District 157-C since 1996, and helped develop and refine the current Fifth Grade, Concert Band,

Jazz Band, Sectional, and Private Lesson programs.

Mr. Adams keeps one foot in the professional world in order to direct 157-C students toward successful,

authentic musical experiences. He has given lectures on music in Kraków Poland and Vienna, Austria; at

Royal Albert Hall, the Royal Academy of Music, and the Royal College of Music in London, England; at the

Kultur- und Kongresszentrum Luzern in Switzerland; at Robert DeNiro's Tribeca Film Festival and Radio

City Music Hall in New York; and in pre-concert lectures in Cleveland, Chicago, Toronto, Salt Lake City,

Orlando, and Los Angeles. He appears—and performs—in the recent documentaries The Music of the Hobbit and The Prequels Strike Back.

Mr. Adams has composed music for NBC Television; he produced a recording of a rare 1908 Limonaire

Orchestrophone (it’s real—look it up!) for Martin Scorsese’s film Hugo; and he is the author of The Music of the Lord of the Rings Films and Impossible Silence: The Story of Film Music’s First Quarter Century.

Several former students have followed Mr. Adams’ lead into successful careers that balance music

education with performance and projects in film, television, and videogame music. He is incredibly proud

of the enthusiastic, hard-working young musicians of Frankfort!

Mrs. Shannon Shanahan HCMS Orchestra/Chelsea Orchestra/Chelsea Band

After studying both French horn and violin as a student, Mrs. Shanahan graduated from the University of

Iowa and spent five years as band, jazz band, and orchestra director at Hinsdale Middle School. She has

been the Lincoln-Way Youth Strings assistant director since 2011, and has taught private lessons locally

for many years. In 2016, she launched 157-C’s first-ever string program, which has already gone on to

great success!

Mr. Ben Clark Concert Band/Jazz Band/Jazz Ensemble

Mr. Clark is originally from Allentown, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Florida State University with a

Bachelor of Music Education in 1997 and earned a Master of Music from DePaul University in 1999. He

was the winner of the College Jazz Division of the National Trumpet Competition in 1995. While at DePaul

he taught the second and third jazz ensembles while playing in the Jazz Ensemble under the direction of

Dr. Robert Lark.

Mr. Clark performs regularly in the Chicago area, and has worked with many local groups including the

Chicago Metropolitan Jazz Orchestra, the John Burnett Orchestra, Bill O’Connell’s Chicago Skyliners Big

Band, the Big Band of Chicago, and the Barrett Deems Big Band. He has worked with the Hickory Creek

Middle School music program since 1998.

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Band & Orchestra Overview

CHELSEA BAND introduces students to the first year of an incredible four-year program. Students will

begin with the basic of their chosen instruments before advancing into exercises, etudes, sheet music,

and more! The Chelsea Band will give at least two major evening performances during the year, and will

perform at least once during a school assembly. Students play the same instrument when they move up

to Hickory Creek, so as to build on the skills and momentum gained during their first year. This will lead

them to new, exciting opportunities!

The HICKORY CREEK BAND is open to Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth graders who participated in the Chelsea

Band program in Fifth Grade. Students play the same instrument throughout their Hickory Creek career,

though the directors may ask select students to expand to in-family instruments (alto clarinet, bass

clarinet, English horn, bassoon, tenor sax, bari sax, bass trombone, etc.) Students may also be asked to

double on Jazz-specific instruments, namely saxophone, trombone, and piano.

This exciting expansion of the program may include experience with Jazz Band, Marching Band, Pep Band,

sectionals, clinics, and various Solo and Ensemble performances. All full Band rehearsals are held before

school so as to eliminate almost all conflicts with other events. Students may participate in both Band and

Orchestra if they wish (although, due to overlapping rehearsals, Jazz Band students are not able to

participate in Orchestra). The Band is one of Hickory Creek's most popular and active programs!

CHELSEA ORCHESTRA begins much the same way, with string players learning basic techniques and

moving from small-group activities to large-ensemble performances. Orchestra also plays twice during the

year in evening concerts for parents, and at least once during the year for a school assembly. Maintaining

their same instrument selections, students then move up to Hickory Creek!

The HICKORY CREEK ORCHESTRA is open to sixth, seventh, and eighth graders. We will have two major

concerts during the school year. We are excited to offer students this wonderful new program!

Philosophy

The District 157-C Instrumental Music program is dedicated to providing students challenging, real-world

experiences. Like most professional ensembles, we do not audition for chair placement. Students are

seated by grade, and are expected to play parts of all difficultly levels during their time in the program.

Our concert ensembles are the heart of our program—and, as such, they are required of all students.

However, we encourage participation in as many additional groups as time allows.

Private lessons are not required, but are strongly encouraged, as they provide students with a unique

one-on-one experience with professional musicians. They also pave the way for successful experiences

with programs such as ILMEA and Solo and Ensemble.

We also know that the grade school and middle school years provide students with many wonderful

opportunities outside of music. Well-rounded students are happy students! If sports practices, etc.

overlap with band or orchestra rehearsals, we ask that students please split the time evenly so that all

groups have the benefit of their presence.

Likewise, attendance at all sectionals is required. Students are responsible for any work missed during

sectional times.

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Contact

The music directors and the Boosters keep in touch with families primarily through email. Make sure

you’re on our email list!

Chelsea Details

Parent drop-off: 8:15 a.m. on south side of Chelsea.

Regular CHELSEA BAND rehearsals run from 8:20 to 9:00 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Regular CHELSEA ORCHESTRA rehearsals run from 8:20 to 9:00 a.m. on Tuesday and Thursday.

Please note that each program begins with a few weeks of instrument-specific morning rehearsals, during

which students only attend one before-school rehearsal per week. Full ensemble rehearsals begin in mid-

September, after students have some familiarity with their instruments. Please refer to the calendar for

the full schedule.

Students may keep their instruments at school when need be, but are encouraged to bring them home

every evening for at least 15 to 20 minutes of practice! Like athletes, musicians need to build up muscles

and endurance!

Hickory Creek Details

Parent drop-off: 6:45 a.m. in the Hickory Creek Circular Drive. Rehearsals run from 7:00 to 7:40 a.m.

Please refer to the calendar for the full schedule.

Students may keep their instruments at school when need be, but are encouraged to bring them home

every evening for at least 20 to 30 minutes of practice! Like athletes, musicians need to build up muscles

and endurance!

Rehearsals/Sectionals/Private Lessons Both the Hickory Creek and Chelsea Instrumental Music programs are built upon three instructional

scenarios:

In REHEARSALS, all students meet together in order to run music and address large-ensemble issues such

as intonation, balance, and blend using warm-up exercises, etudes, and literature. In SECTIONALS, smaller

classes – generally grouped by instrument or experience – address general techniques, part accuracy, and

blend by rehearsing literature, scales, rhythm sheets, and ear-training exercises. PRIVATE LESSONS are

optional, but highly recommended, especially to students looking to push their skill sets to more

advanced levels. Lessons focus closely on individual techniques by introducing students to new method

books, solo literature, and festival auditions while honing the literature, scales, etc. that students are

performing in school.

Auditions On occasion, Hickory Creek Instrumental Music students may have opportunities to audition for select

groups. In these cases, membership will be based solely on the results of a short audition. (Seniority, past

experience, etc. will not be taken into consideration.) All audition results are final.

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Instruments

All families are required to provide and maintain students with fully functioning instruments. Students

playing bass clarinet, baritone saxophone, tuba, percussion, and string bass may use school instruments,

but are required to pay a $40.00 usage fee to the district (on RevTrak). This is in addition to the district’s

participation fee, which all Band and Orchestra families must pay. All other school-owned instruments are

reserved solely for cases of financial hardship. (If you think you qualify, please contact the directors.)

Families submitting an instrument for repairs should request a loaner instrument from the repair

company so that students don’t miss any rehearsal time. (Quinlan & Fabish includes this service as part of

their rental agreement.) All arrangements for repairs should be made directly between families and the

music company. (Quinlan & Fabish’s contact information is available on the instrument case tags.) Q&F

visits Chelsea once and week and HCMS one a week. Please feel free to take advantage of this free pick-

up and delivery service!

While most families rent instruments, some experienced students prefer to purchase instruments. Before

making this step, please be sure to consult your directors or lesson teachers. While there are many

wonderful brands, there are just as many that are poorly made. We are always more than happy to guide

you toward dependable, well-made instruments.

Late Enrollment

Students moving into the school district may continue to play the instrument they played in their previous

school, though may be subject to A) administrative approval, B) required private lessons, C) a playing

exam, and/or D) director approval based on instrumentation needs. Likewise, students deciding to join

midway through Sixth, Seventh, or Eighth grade may be subject to the same process. In both

circumstances, students may be asked to participate in a younger group while their skills catch up. We

always encourage students to join the four-year program at the beginning of Fifth Grade, but will do our

reasonable best to nurture late-blooming interests.

Note: the above does not apply to instrument switches, which are not a part of our program. Pursuant to

BAND & ORCHESTRA OVERVIEW, students will maintain one principal instrument throughout their 157C

experience in order to bring their skills to the highest possible level!

Instrumental Music Department Calendar

Attendance at ALL rehearsals, sectionals, and performances is mandatory. Exceptions are made only in

the case of school absences due to illness, or family emergencies—the latter of which requires a parent

note. Failure to attend ALL responsibilities may disqualify students for awards recognition, cause part

reassignment, or result in removal from ensemble(s). HCMS students involved in seasonal HCMS-based

extra-curricular programs will be asked split morning times by attending sports until 7:25 a.m. and then

band rehearsal until 7:41 a.m. A note from the event sponsor will be required. Students should also avoid

before-school meetings with teachers on rehearsal days. In the case of unavoidable conflict, these

students will be expected to split time as well.

Please mark your home calendars early to avoid conflicts down the road. As in any team, each student in a

musical ensemble is dependent upon all the others. Together, let’s keep this an outstanding program!

2018AUGUSTS M T W T F S

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5 6 7 8 9 10 11

12 13 14 15 16 17 18

19 20 21 22 23 24 25

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL: NO BAND/ORCHESTRA

H CMS: ALL SIXTH , SEVENTH , & EIGH TH BAND

7:00 – 7:40 a.m.

H CMS: SIXTH , SEVENTH , AND EIGH TH

ORCH ESTRA

7:00 – 7:40 a.m.

CH ELSEA SECTIONALS START D URING SCH OOL

D AY

HCMS: MARCHING BAND (SEVENTH & EIGHTH)

7:00 – 7:40 a.m.

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HCMS: ALL SIXTH, SEVENTH, AND

EIGHTH BAND (AKA CONCERT &

SYMPHONIC BAND)7:00 – 7:40 a.m.

HCMS: SEVENTH and EIGHTH MARCHING BAND

7:00 – 7:40 a.m.

HCMS: SIXTH, SEVENTH, AND EIGHTH ORCHESTRA

7:00 – 7:40 a.m.

HCMS: MARCHING BAND 7:00 – 7:40 a.m.

HCMS MARCHING BAND7:00 – 7:40 a.m.

SEVENTH & EIGHTH GRADE: HORNS & DRUMS HOME FOR

PARADE!!

HCMS: ORCHESTRA7:00 – 7:40 a.m.

NO SCHOOL

OPTIONAL for HCMS: ILMEA APPLICATION

FORMS DUE!

HCMSMARCHING BAND: ALL SEVENTH & EIGHTH BAND (REQUIRED)

CONCERT BAND: ALL SIXTH GRADE BAND (REQUIRED)

SYMPHONIC BAND: ALL SEVENTH & EIGHTH GRADE BAND (REQUIRED)

JAZZ BAND: OPEN TO ALL SIXTH, SEVENTH, & EIGHTH GRADE BAND (OPTIONAL)JAZZ ENSEMBLE: AUDITION GROUP OPEN TO SIXTH, SEVENTH, & EIGHTH GRADE BAND/JAZZ BAND MEMBERS PLAYING SAX, TRUMPET, TROMBONE, OR RHYTHM SECTION

INSTRUMENTS

ORCHESTRA: ALL STRING INSTRUMENTS (VIOLIN, VIOLA, CELLO, BASS)

CHELSEAWOODWINDS: FLUTE, OBOE, CLARINET, SAXOPHONE

BRASS: TRUMPET, FRENCH HORN, TROMBONE, BARITONE (EUPHONIUM), TUBA

PERCUSSION: DRUMS, MALLETS, ACCESSORIES, ETC.

BAND: ALL WOODWINDS, BRASS, AND PERCUSSIONORCHESTRA: ALL STRING INSTRUMENTS (VIOLIN, VIOLA, CELLO, BASS)

2018SEPTEMBERS M T W T F S

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NO SCHOOL

2 3 4 5 6 7 8

HCMS MARCHING BAND FALL FEST PARADE 12:00 P.M. ARRIVE

1:00 STEP-OFF

NO SCHOOL

HCMS: JAZZ BAND (OPEN TO ALL HCMS BAND

STUDENTS)7:00 - 7:40 A.M.

HCMS: ORCHESTRA7:00 - 7:40 A.M.

CH ORCHESTRA: VIOLINS & VIOLAS

8:20 - 9:05 A.M.

HCMS: CONCERT/SYMPHONIC BAND

7:00 - 7:40 A.M.

CHELSEA BAND: BRASS8:20 - 9:05 A.M.

HCMS: JAZZ BAND7:00 - 7:40 A.M.


CH ORCHESTRA: CELLOS & BASS8:20 - 9:05 A.M.


7:00 - 7:40 A.M.

CHELSEA BAND: PERCUSSION8:20 - 9:05 A.M.

9 10 11 12 13 14 15


7:00 - 7:40 A.M.

CHELSEA BAND: WOODWINDS8:20 - 9:05 A.M.

HCMS SECTIONALS START



CH ORCHESTRA: VIOLINS & VIOLAS

8:20 - 9:05 A.M.


7:00 - 7:40 A.M.

CHELSEA BAND: BRASS8:20 - 9:05 A.M.

H CMS: JAZZ BAND

7:00 - 7:40 A.M.

H CMS: ORCH ESTRA

7:00 - 7:40 A.M.

CH ORCH ESTRA: CELLOS & BASS

8:20 - 9:05 A.M.


7:00 - 7:40 A.M.

CHELSEA BAND: PERCUSSION8:20 - 9:05 A.M.

16 17 18 19 20 21 22HCMS:

CONCERT/SYMPHONIC BAND7:00 - 7:40 A.M.

CHELSEA FULL BAND STARTS!8:20 - 9:05 A.M.



CHELSEA FULL ORCHESTRA STARTS!

8:20 - 9:05 A.M.


7:00 - 7:40 A.M.

CHELSEA: BAND8:20 - 9:05 A.M.

HCMS: JAZZ ENSEMBLE7:00 - 7:40 A.M.


CHELSEA: ORCHESTRA8:20 - 9:05 A.M.


7:00 - 7:40 A.M.


23 24 25 26 27 28 29HCMS:







7:00 - 7:40 A.M.






7:00 - 7:40 A.M.


OPTIONAL FOR HCMS BAND & ORCHESTRA:ILMEA AUDITIONS

SUMMIT HILL JHS, FRANKFORT

OPTIONAL: JAZZ ENSEMBLE

AUDITIONSAFTER SCHOOL @ HCMS

DETAILS TBA

2018OCTOBERS M T W T F S

30 1 2 3 4 5 6HCMS:







7:00 - 7:40 A.M.





NO SCHOOL

7 8 9 10 11 12 13

NO SCHOOL





7:00 - 7:40 A.M.






7:00 - 7:40 A.M.

CHELSEA BAND8:20 - 9:05 A.M.

14 15 16 17 18 19 20HCMS:







7:00 - 7:40 A.M.






7:00 - 7:40 A.M.


21 22 23 24 25 26 27

HCMS CONC. & SYMPH. BAND7:00 - 7:40 A.M.

CHELSEA BAND8:20 - 9:05 A.M.





7:00 - 7:40 A.M.






7:00 - 7:40 A.M.


28 29 30 31 1 2 3HCMS:







7:00 - 7:40 A.M.


2018NOVEMBERS M T W T F S

28 29 30 31 1 2 3

NO MORNING REHEARSALS!


7:00 - 7:40 A.M.CHELSEA: BAND8:20 - 9:05 A.M.

ILMEA BAND & ORCH FESTIVAL [for select HCMS students]

All Day @ Lincoln-Way Central

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HCMS: CONC. & SYMPH. BANDHCMS: NO ORCHESTRA

7:00 - 7:40 A.M.CHELSEA: ORCHESTRA

8:20 - 9:05 A.M.

HCMS: JAZZ ENSEMBLEHCMS: ORCHESTRA


ILMEA JAZZ FESTIVAL [for select HCMS students]

All Day @ Hinsdale Central HS

11 12 13 14 15 16 17HCMS:

CONCERT/SYMPHONIC BAND7:00 - 7:40 A.M.CHELSEA: BAND8:20 - 9:05 A.M.









HCMS: JAZZ ENSEMBLE7:00 - 7:40 A.M.CHELSEA: BAND8:20 - 9:05 A.M.

18 19 20 21 22 23 24NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL NO SCHOOL

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HCMS: JAZZ BAND7:00 - 7:40 A.M.CHELSEA: BAND8:20 - 9:05 A.M.









HCMS CONC. & SYMPH. BAND7:00 - 7:40 A.M.CHELSEA BAND8:20 - 9:05 A.M.

VETERANS DAY CONCERTHCMS CONC. & SYMPH. BAND6:00 @ HCMS

JAZZ CONCERT6:00 p.m. @ HCMS

HCMS BAND & ORCH PHOTOS

(during morning rehearsal time)

2018DECEMBERS M T W T F S

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2 3 4 5 6 7 8

HCMS:

CONCERT/SYMPHONIC BAND

7:00 - 7:40 A.M.CHELSEA: BAND

8:20 - 9:05 A.M.

HCMS: JAZZ BAND

7:00 - 7:40 A.M.HCMS: ORCHESTRA


8:20 - 9:05 A.M.

HCMS:


7:00 - 7:40 A.M.CHELSEA BAND

8:20 - 9:05 A.M.

HCMS: JAZZ ENSEMBLE



8:20 - 9:05 A.M.

HCMS:



8:20 - 9:05 A.M.

9 10 11 12 13 14 15

HCMS:



8:20 - 9:05 A.M.

HCMS: JAZZ BAND



8:20 - 9:05 A.M.

HCMS:



8:20 - 9:05 A.M.

HCMS: JAZZ ENSEMBLE



8:20 - 9:05 A.M.

HCMS:



8:20 - 9:05 A.M.

16 17 18 19 20 21 22

HCMS:



8:20 - 9:05 A.M.

HCMS: JAZZ BAND



8:20 - 9:05 A.M.

HCMS:



8:20 - 9:05 A.M.

SOLO/ENSEMBLE FORMS DUE!

HCMS: JAZZ ENSEMBLE

7:00 - 7:40 A.M.NO CHELSEA REHEARSALS

WINTER BREAK BEGINS …

HCMS:ORCHESTRA CONCERT

6:00 p.m. @ HCMS

CHELSEA BAND BREAKFAST (during morning rehearsal time)

HCMS BAND & ORCHESTRA BREAKFAST (during

morning rehearsal tmie)

CHELSEA ORCHESTRA BREAKFAST

(during morning rehearsal time)

2019JANUARYS M T W T F S

30 31 1 2 3 4 5

WINTER BREAK WINTER BREAK WINTER BREAK WINTER BREAK WINTER BREAK WINTER BREAK WINTER BREAK

6 7 8 9 10 11 12

WINTER BREAK NO SCHOOL NO BAND/ORCHESTRA








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NO SCHOOL




HCMS: CONCERT/SYMPHONIC7:00 - 7:40 A.M.CHELSEA: BAND8:20 - 9:05 A.M.






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CHELSEA BAND & ORCHESTRA CONCERT

6:00 p.m. @ Chelsea

2019FEBRUARYS M T W T F S

27 28 29 30 31 1 2HCMS:



8:20 - 9:05 A.M.

3 4 5 6 7 8 9

HCMS:



8:20 - 9:05 A.M.

HCMS: JAZZ BAND



8:20 - 9:05 A.M.

HCMS:



8:20 - 9:05 A.M.

HCMS: JAZZ BAND



8:20 - 9:05 A.M.

HCMS:



8:20 - 9:05 A.M.

SOLO/ENSEMBLE CONTEST @

HCMS!!

10 11 12 13 14 15 16H CMS:

CONCERT/SYMPH ONIC BAND

7:00 - 7:40 A.M.

CH ELSEA: BAND

8:20 - 9:05 A.M.

HCMS: JAZZ BAND



8:20 - 9:05 A.M.

HCMS:



8:20 - 9:05 A.M.

HCMS: JAZZ ENSEMBLE



8:20 - 9:05 A.M.

NO SCHOOL

17 18 19 20 21 22 23

NO SCHOOL

HCMS: JAZZ ENSEMBLE



8:20 - 9:05 A.M.

HCMS:



8:20 - 9:05 A.M.

H CMS: JAZZ ENSEMBLE

7:00 - 7:40 A.M.

H CMS: ORCH ESTRA

7:00 - 7:40 A.M.

CH ELSEA: ORCH ESTRA

8:20 - 9:05 A.M.

HCMS:



8:20 - 9:05 A.M.

24 25 26 27 28 1 2

HCMS:



8:20 - 9:05 A.M.

HCMS: JAZZ BAND



8:20 - 9:05 A.M.

HCMS:



8:20 - 9:05 A.M.

HCMS: JAZZ ENSEMBLE



8:20 - 9:05 A.M.

New Trier Jazz Festival for JAZZ ENSEMBLE

Details TBA

HCMS: CHAMBER MUSIC CONCERT

6:00 p.m. @ HCMSDetails HERE

HCMS & CH ORCHESTRA:STRINGS EXTRAVAGANZA

@ LWE (REQUIRED)

2019MARCHS M T W T F S

24 25 26 27 28 1 2HCMS:



8:20 - 9:05 A.M.

3 4 5 6 7 8 9

HCMS:



8:20 - 9:05 A.M.

HCMS: JAZZ BAND



8:20 - 9:05 A.M.

HCMS:



8:20 - 9:05 A.M.

HCMS: JAZZ ENSEMBLE



8:20 - 9:05 A.M.

HCMS:



8:20 - 9:05 A.M.

10 11 12 13 14 15 16

HCMS:



8:20 - 9:05 A.M.

HCMS: JAZZ BAND



8:20 - 9:05 A.M.

HCMS:



8:20 - 9:05 A.M.

HCMS: JAZZ BAND



8:20 - 9:05 A.M.

HCMS: JAZZ ENSEMBLE


8:20 - 9:05 A.M.

17 18 19 20 21 22 23

HCMS:



8:20 - 9:05 A.M.

HCMS: JAZZ BAND



8:20 - 9:05 A.M.

HCMS:



8:20 - 9:05 A.M.

HCMS: JAZZ BAND



8:20 - 9:05 A.M.

HCMS: JAZZ ENSEMBLE


8:20 - 9:05 A.M.

SPRING BREAK

24 25 26 27 28 29 30SPRING BREAK SPRING BREAK SPRING BREAK SPRING BREAK SPRING BREAK SPRING BREAK SPRING BREAK

March 13HCMS:

CONCERT/SYMPHONIC BAND SPRING CONCERT

6:00 p.m. @ HCMS

March 14CHELSEA BAND:

DARE GRADUATION @ Chelsea (school day)

March 21CHELSEA BAND & ORCH DEMO CONCERT for 4th

Grade @ Chelsea (school day)

2019APRILS M T W T F S

31 1 2 3 4 5 6

SPRING BREAK NO MORNING REHEARSALS!

HCMS: JAZZ BAND



8:20 - 9:05 A.M.

HCMS:



8:20 - 9:05 A.M.

HCMS: JAZZ BAND



8:20 - 9:05 A.M.

HCMS: JAZZ ENSEMBLE

7:00 - 7:40 A.M.

CHELSEA: BAND

8:20 - 9:05 A.M.

7 8 9 10 11 12 13HCMS:



8:20 - 9:05 A.M.

HCMS: JAZZ BAND



8:20 - 9:05 A.M.

HCMS:



8:20 - 9:05 A.M.

HCMS: JAZZ BAND



8:20 - 9:05 A.M.

HCMS: JAZZ ENSEMBLE


8:20 - 9:05 A.M.

JAZZ BAND/JAZZ ENSEMBLE:

DEPAUL JAZZ CLINICS

MORNING @ HCMS

14 15 16 17 18 19 20

HCMS:



8:20 - 9:05 A.M.

HCMS: JAZZ BAND



8:20 - 9:05 A.M.

HCMS:



8:20 - 9:05 A.M.

HCMS: JAZZ BAND



8:20 - 9:05 A.M.

NO SCHOOL

21 22 23 24 25 26 27

NO SCHOOL

H CMS: JAZZ BAND

7:00 - 7:40 A.M.

H CMS: ORCH ESTRA

7:00 - 7:40 A.M.


8:20 - 9:05 A.M.

HCMS:



8:20 - 9:05 A.M.

HCMS: JAZZ BAND



8:20 - 9:05 A.M.

HCMS: JAZZ ENSEMBLE


8:20 - 9:05 A.M.

28 29 30 1 2 3 4H CMS:

CONCERT/SYMPH ONIC BAND

7:00 - 7:40 A.M.

CH ELSEA BAND

8:20 - 9:05 A.M.

HCMS: JAZZ BAND



8:20 - 9:05 A.M.

JAZZ CONCERT6:00 p.m. @ HCMS

CHELSEA BAND & ORCHESTRA CONCERT

6:00 p.m. @ Chelsea

JAZZ BAND & ENSEMBLELWE Fish Fry Details TBA

2019MAYS M T W T F S

28 29 30 1 2 3 4HCMS:







5 6 7 8 9 10 11H CMS: CONC./SYMPH . BAND

7:00 - 7:40 A.M.

CH ELSEA BAND

8:20 - 9:05 A.M.

FOURTH GRAD E

Band & Orchestra Sign-up Night

@ Chelsea











12 13 14 15 16 17 18













19 20 21 22 23 24 25



H CMS: JAZZ BAND

7:00 - 7:40 A.M.

H CMS: ORCH ESTRA

7:00 - 7:40 A.M.


8:20 - 9:05 A.M.






HCMS: CONC./SYMPH. BAND7:00 - 7:40 A.M.

HCMS INSTRUMENTS HOME FOR MEMORIAL DAY

CEREMONY PERFORMANCECHELSEA: BAND8:20 - 9:05 A.M.

26 27 28 29 30 31 1HCMS BAND (and 8th GRADE ORCH MEMBERS) MEMORIAL

DAY CEREMONY9:30 A.M. @ BREIDERT GREEN

(DOWNTOWN FRANKFORT)

NO BAND/ORCHESTRA NO BAND/ORCHESTRA NO BAND/ORCHESTRA

HCMS ORCHESTRA CONCERT

6:00 p.m. @ HCMS

JAZZ ENSEMBLE HCMS GRADUATION PERFORMANCE

Date and details TBA.

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Booster Awards While attendance at all rehearsals and performances is mandatory, all students have the opportunity to

earn credits by participating in additional the events below. The Band and Orchestra Boosters sponsor

monetary awards at HCMS based on this student participation.

This system should be viewed as a positive reflection of students’ dedication to music and participation in

instrumental music

Credit is recorded for:

ILMEA auditions IGSMA Solo and Ensemble Contest (Band/Orchestra events only) Pep Band Participation (where applicable) Sectional Leaderboards

Other awards may require a specific application process. Make sure you’re on the Booster email list so

that information about these great awards reaches your family!

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ILLINOIS MUSIC EDUCATORS ASSOCIATION (ILMEA) AUDITIONS

ILMEA The Illinois Music Education Association exists to advocate for universal access to comprehensive music

education; deliver exemplary professional development for educators; and provide outstanding musical

experiences for all Illinois learners facilitated by licensed music educators.

District I Auditions and Festival

This is a volunteer audition to perform in honor ensembles. Students auditioning must be willing to

perform in the festival if asked to do so.

Audition materials are available through www.ilmea.org or through HCMS lesson teachers. (Copyright law

prevents us from distributing materials through the school music office.)

Interested in this amazing opportunity? Sign and return the form below. Please return to the Band Office

by Thursday, August 30, 2018.

Auditions Date: Saturday, September 29 at Reed Custer Summit Hill JHS, Frankfort, IL

Festival Dates: Band: November 3 at Lincoln-Way Central High School in New Lenox, IL Jazz: November 10 at Hinsdale Central High School, Hinsdale, IL Orchestra: November 3 at Lincoln-Way Central High School in New Lenox, IL

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To audition, please sign and return the following form—with payment—by Thursday, August 30, 2018

Name___________________________________________ Instrument_________________________

Parent Signature: ___________________________________________________________________

Parent Name ______________________________________________________________________

Payment enclosed:

_______ $8.00 Concert Band/Orchestra Auditions

_______ $8.00 Jazz Band Audition

_______ $8.00 Jazz Band Audition

_______ TOTAL

Please make checks payable to “Frankfort School District 157C.”

Return the above to HCMS Music Office

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District Solo and Ensemble Contest

The Solo/Ensemble Contest is organized each year by the Illinois Grade School Music Association. This

event is great for students involved in private lessons, and students open to new exciting challenges!

Here’s a helpful checklist to help you make the most of Solo and Ensemble:

Make sure you purchase an original copy of your piece. Not only does the contest require you to hand the

judge an original, but your piano player will need a copy as well. Any music from the HCMS library can be

purchased at Quinlan & Fabish. Students attending Solo and Ensemble Contest without an original copy of

their music will lose one rating level on their final score!

Number the original copy’s measures. Contest rules require that measures be numbered so that judges

can make comments about specific measures quickly and easily. If the numbers aren’t measured, you will

lose one rating level on your final score!

Contact an accompanist. If possible, the directors will distribute a list of department-approved

accompanists in the late fall. HCMS-sponsored accompanists are required to provide at least one

rehearsal, one dress rehearsal/performance at the HCMS Talent Showcase and a performance at the Solo

and Ensemble Contest. Individual accompanists may be available for additional rehearsals and help at

their discretion. Make sure to contact your accompanist immediately. Schedules tend to fill up quickly!

It is your responsibility to provide your accompanist with music and your performances times. Please be

certain to have all music delivered to accompanist ASAP—they will need to prepare ahead of time. Please

be certain that you know your music prior to your first meeting with your accompanist. They are not

expected to teach you your part.

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Solo and Ensemble Contest Entry Form Due December 20, 2018

Talent Showcase: TBA at HCMS.

Solo and Ensemble competition: TBA location TBA.

IMPORTANT: One form per entry please. Ensembles should turn in ONE slip with everyone’s information listed.

Name(s)_____________________________________________________________ Grade(s)_______________

Instrument(s)___________________________________________ Number(s) of Years Played______________

Music Title ______________________________________________________________________________

Composer/Arranger ______________________________________________________________________________

Accompanist ____________________________________________________________________________

Return this form in an envelope marker “Solo and Ensemble Contest” no later than December 20, 2018. Payment must be

included; check payable to FRANKFORT SCHOOL DISTIRCT 157-C. Cost is $9.00 per solo, $6.00 per ensemble member.

Return the above to Band Office. Late forms will NOT be accepted.

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Private Lessons All lessons are taught at Hickory Creek. Call your chosen instructor to set up your weekly appointment. As always, we recommend that students study with professionally trained musicians rather than older students, family members, etc. This is an important opportunity – and a huge step toward successful experiences in the 157C Instrumental Music program! Families taking lessons are responsible for ensuring that all payments are made directly to lesson teachers in a consistent and timely manner. Lesson teachers must be notified at least twenty-four hours in advance of any rescheduling or cancellations. Families who do not notify lesson teachers within that twenty-four-hour timeframe will still be responsible for the full cost of the missed lesson.

FLUTE Dr. Jennifer Gosack Darwell Doctor of Musical Arts, Cincinnati Conservatory of Music [email protected] (815) 715 1976

CLARINET Jessica Dean Bachelor of Arts, University of Houston [email protected] (210) 639 6435

SAXOPHONE Rob Denty Master of Music, DePaul University [email protected] (708) 257 5160

TRUMPET Alyson Bauman Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education, Illinois State University [email protected] (708) 336-0607 TRUMPET Chuck Parrish DePaul University [email protected] (312) 933-7639

FRENCH HORN Jillian Adams Master of Music Education, St. Xavier University [email protected] (779) 324 9691

LOW BRASS Chris Bayer Former Band Director, New Lenox [email protected] (815) 409 5615

PERCUSSION Elana Reid Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education, Western Illinois University (773) 307 9090

VIOLIN & VIOLA Michelle Freeland Master of Music, Northwestern University [email protected] (630) 205 1211

CELLO Alex Brinkman Bachelor’s degrees in Cello Performance and Music Education, Illinois State University [email protected] (815) 931 0175

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