CKSD Eastside Elementary Jazz Ensemble

All 5th and 6th grade band/orchestra members are invited to try out for the CKSD Eastside Elementary Jazz Ensemble. The group will rehearse once a week at Fairview Middle School. Parents will be responsible for transporting their musicians to and from rehearsals. In some cases, parents may want to arrange carpools. If I can be of assistance, please let me know.

All instruments are wanted: flute, oboe, violin, clarinet, alto sax, tenor sax, trumpet, F horn, euphonium, trombone, cello, piano (open to all with experience), guitar (open to any with experience with chord playing), electric bass/upright bass (open to any that read bass clef), and percussion.

Students wishing to participate in the jazz ensemble must try out. Each musician should prepare the following materials:

1. Concert Bb Blues Scale for your instrument (in packet) 2. Rhythm #3 (in packet) 3. Selected Excerpts (in packet, play between the brackets if they are indicated) 4. Sightreading (practice by playing new pieces from your book each day)

Auditions will be held on two evenings: Tuesday, February 2nd from 5:45-6:45 PM and Tuesday, February 9th from 5:45-6:45 PM. Upon arrival, musicians will sign in on the signup sheet, set up their instruments, warm-up, and wait their turn. As there may be many people waiting to audition, patience and decorum are requested. After they do their audition, they are free to go. Musicians will be contacted through email regarding audition results and the start of the rehearsals. Auditions will be held in the Fairview MS Band Room. If you cannot make these times please contact Mr. Faxon ASAP (before 2/2/16) to setup another time.

Rehearsals will be held weekly on Tuesdays, from 6:00-6:45 PM in the Fairview JHS Band Room (please arrive early (5:50 PM) so that we can start playing right at 6:00 PM). Attendance at all rehearsals is required. Our first full rehearsal is Tuesday, February 23rd. Parents are welcome to stay for the rehearsal or return by 6:45 PM to pick up their student.

Jazz Band will perform at many events throughout the year. Performances include: Swing into Spring, Eastside Jazz Night, Jazz Over the Stairs, and even a local tour! Any changes to the attached calendar will be announced as soon as they are known.

Please also complete the following page with contact information and possible evening conflicts to turn in during your audition.

For performances, musicians will wear: Solid Black Dress Shoes, Black Socks, Black Dress Pants, and their Elem. Jazz Band T-Shirt.

Please include a $35 payment for each musician. This fee covers all expenses for the band (shirts, tour lunch, transportation costs, etc. Please make your checks out to “FJHS Band Boosters.” Please return pages 3-8 of this packet (completely filled out and signed), along with your $35 payment at the time of your audition. If you are not accepted into the band, your fee will be returned and your paperwork shredded. We want all interested musicians to participate, regardless of the fee. If you would like to participate, but full payment by the audition date is not possible, please contact Mr. Faxon for more options.

The FJHS Band Boosters is a community organization that supports the FJHS Band Program and has a special interest in the development of our elementary musicians. They meet monthly in the FMS Band Room following Elem. Jazz Rehearsals. We invite you to stay after rehearsal and join the boosters as they support our young musicians. Booster meetings are held on the following dates: February 9th, March 8th, April 12th, May 17th, and June 7th.

Shirt designs are needed! Plain, white computer paper (no lines). Black ink. Easy to understand. Simple designs. Large. Should include “2016” and any of the following phrases or combinations of phrases: Elem., Jazz, Jazz Band, CKSD, Central Kitsap, etc. Please turn in your designs to Mr. Faxon by Tuesday, February 23rd.

This band is a special opportunity for students to meet other musicians, play challenging music, and gain experience playing jazz! I encourage all musicians to try out for this group! Practice all of the audition materials so that you play your best!

Jeremy Faxon, (360) 662-2685 Band Room, jeremyf@cksd.wednet.edu

2016 Eastside Elementary Jazz Band Calendar Tuesday, February 2, 2016, 5:45-6:45 PM Auditions (when you’re done with our audition, you’re free to go) Tuesday, February 9, 2016, 5:45-6:45 PM Auditions (when you’re done with our audition, you’re free to go) Tuesday, February 23, 2016, 5:15-6:45 PM Rhythm Section Rehearsal (guitar, piano, bass, drums) Tuesday, February 23, 2016, 6:00-6:45 PM 1st Full Band Rehearsal Tuesday, February 23, 2016, 6:55-7:20 PM Olympic HS Jazz Band Performance Tuesday, March 1, 2016, 6:45-7:30 PM Rehearsal Tuesday, March 8, 2016, 6:00-6:45 PM Rehearsal Thursday, March 10, 2016, 6:00-8:00 PM Swing into Spring, FJHS Cafeteria Friday, March 11, 2016, 6:00-8:00 PM Swing into Spring, FJHS Cafeteria (backup date if 3/11 becomes a school day) Tuesday, March 15, 2016, 6:00-6:45 PM Rehearsal Tuesday, March 22, 2016, 6:00-6:45 PM Rehearsal Tuesday, March 29, 2016, 6:00-6:45 PM Rehearsal Thursday, March 31, 2016, 6:30-8:00 PM Eastside Jazz Night, OHS Forum Monday, April 11, 2016, School Day Elem. School Performance Tour, CKSD Friday, April 15, 2016, 5:30-7:00 PM Jazz Over the Stairs, FJHS (lawn west of Band Room) Tuesday, April 19, 2016, 6:00-6:45 PM Rehearsal (only if 4/15 rained out) Friday, April 22, 2016, 5:30-8:00 PM Jazz Over the Stairs, FJHS (lawn west of Band Room) (Makeup date if Needed) - Please arrive at 5:50 PM (10 minutes early) for all rehearsals so that you are ready to begin at 6:00 PM. - Please note the 2/23 private performance that we will be attending as audience members. - Please note the later time of the 3/1 rehearsal. - Please note performances on 3/10 (possibly 3/11), 3/31, 4/11, 4/15 (or 4/22 if needed). Jeremy Faxon, (360) 662-2685 Band Room, (360) 689-7766 Cell (no text), jeremyf@cksd.wednet.edu

“A band is a team where all members work together towards a common goal of becoming better musicians. In this team no single member has the right to hinder the development of any other. All musicians will be expected to conduct themselves in a mature

manner, respecting themselves, others, and the music. As members of the CKSD Elem. Jazz Band, students become representatives of the band, their schools, and their community. Anyone not conducting themselves as the proper young adults that they are, will be

asked to leave.”

“We have read the attached information including rehearsal rules and we agree with the expectations that have been outlined.”

Student Name __________________________________________________________________ Instrument(s) Played ___________________________________________________________ T-Shirt Size (Circle One): S M L XL XXL (Adult Sizes)

S (6-8 M (10-12) (Youth Sizes) Additional Shirts for Family/Friends/Teachers/Principals/Etc. (add $10 for each): T-Shirt Size (Circle One): S M L XL XXL (Adult Sizes) S (6-8) M (10-12) (Youth Sizes)

T-Shirt Size (Circle One): S M L XL XXL (Adult Sizes) S (6-8) M (10-12) (Youth Sizes)

T-Shirt Size (Circle One): S M L XL XXL (Adult Sizes) S (6-8) M (10-12) (Youth Sizes)

T-Shirt Size (Circle One): S M L XL XXL (Adult Sizes) S (6-8) M (10-12) (Youth Sizes)

Private Lesson Teacher ____________________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Name(s) _____________________________________________________ Home Phone Number ____________________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian Work Phone Number(s) ___________________________________________ Family Cell Phone Number(s) _____________________________________________________ (please label with names) _______________________________________________ Family Email Address(es) ______________________________________________________ (please label with names) ______________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________ Check One: [ ] Please add my email address to the FJHS Band Booster email list. [ ] I do not wish to receive emails from the FJHS Band Boosters. Grade _________________________________________________________________________ School _________________________________________________________________________ Home Address(es): Attendance at rehearsal every Tuesday (6:00-6:45 PM) is required, as is attendance at all performances. Schedule Conflict(s); please include date(s) and explanation(s): If there is any other contact information you wish to provide, please use the space below.

Elem. Jazz Band Health Form School Year: 2015 – 2016 Please complete this form in its entirety. This information will be kept on file for the entire year. Mr. Faxon will keep this form confidential. This form will travel with Mr. Faxon on all band field trips throughout the year. It will be used in the event of an emergency or other discretionary/appropriate times when necessary. You are responsible for keeping this form current with Mr. Faxon throughout the year. If any information changes (additions or deletions) during the course of the year, you are responsible for completing an updated form with Mr. Faxon. When completing field trip forms throughout the year, when asked to complete the medical portion, you may simply write, “Same as Elem. Jazz Band Health Form.” Musician Name: Date of Birth:

Address:

Parent(s): Phones) Cell: Home: Work:

Parent(s): Phones) Cell: Home: Work:

Emergency Contact(s): Phones) Cell: Home: Work:

Emergency Contact(s): Phones) Cell: Home: Work:

Musician’s Doctor: Phone:

Medical insurance company name:

Medical insurance policy number:

Medicine in use: Medicine allergic to:

YES___ NO___ Will student be taking medication (prescription or over-the-counter) during field trips? IF YES, the Order for Medication and Medical Information forms MUST be completed and attached (per Board Policy 3416). Necessary forms are available in the school office and must be completed prior to departing on trips. Students may not carry any sort of medication on them. List and describe any special health issues, including precautions and response steps (such as severe reactions to bee stings, other severe allergies, hemophilia, diabetes, heart disease, dietary restrictions, etc.): MEDICAL RELEASE: My signature below authorizes the teacher/advisor of the group to secure proper medical attention and/or hospitalization of my son/daughter in the event of a medical emergency. I also authorize the billing of my insurance company. I have provided the applicable medical insurance information above. I expect every effort will be made to contact me prior to such action and, if this is not possible, I will be notified as soon as possible. (In the event of an emergency of if a student is injured, the following individuals should be contacted: parents, building administrator, and appropriate medical personnel.) Elem. Jazz Band is an activity that provides a learning experience for the students and allows them an opportunity to apply their classroom learning. Although I understand that the school district will make reasonable efforts to provide a safe environment, I am fully aware of the risks inherent in participating in this activity. Being fully aware of the risks, I hereby give my consent for my child to participate in this activity. SIGNATURES: In addition to the medical release, my/our signature(s) below indicate that we have read and agree to comply with all of the above while on the trip. Student Signature: X Date: X Parent/Guardian Signature: X Date: X

** Please Read, Sign, and Date this document in its entirety. ** Please sign and return this form to Mr. Faxon ASAP.

CENTRAL KITSAP SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 401 Silverdale, Washington 98383

STUDENT FIELD TRIP FORM

PARENT INFORMATION SECTION: Please read this information. Secondary students are required to hand carry this form to obtain signatures. After completion, this top portion of the form may be kept for your records.

Dear Parent(s): The class/student organization of which your student is a member is planning field trips to: CKSD Elem. Jazz Band – Multiple Activities – Calendar Attached as part of the regular school program. Transportation modes include: Busses, Parent Carpools, and meeting on site. Times and locations as described on the attached calendar. Dates ranging from 2/2/16 - 4/22/16. Your student needs to bring the following items:

Instrument, Uniform, Performance Materials Transportation: (check one) Driver (check one) School Bus (4/11) Private Auto (all

other dates)

District (4/11) Charter

School Auto Charter Vehicle Parent (all other dates)

Purpose of Field Trip: Begin the study of jazz. Perform around the region. Receive clinics from professional jazz musicians.

Related Essential Learnings, Curriculum Area, and Student Outcomes of the Trip: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 4.3, 4.4, 4.5

Jeremy Faxon, 5/20/15 Teacher Signature and Date

APPROVAL SECTION: Please read, complete, and sign where designated. This part of the form must be returned to the teacher/advisor after completion. The student should keep in mind that absence from a class may impact the grade for that class. I give permission for

to take field trips related to the

CKSD Elem. Jazz Band

Between the dates of 2/2/16 and 4/22/16 with transportation arrangements as specified below: Transportation: (check one) Driver (check one) School Bus (4/11) Private Auto (all

other dates)

District (4/11) Charter

School Auto Charter Vehicle Parent (all other dates)

X____________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature and Date

** Please Read, Sign, and Date BOTH SIDES of this document ** PLEASE SIGN AND RETURN BOTTOM PORTION OF THIS FORM TO THE TEACHER/ADVISOR

CODE OF CONDUCT: I understand that all school and District policies are in effect on trips, such as: 1. No consumption or possession of illegal substances (alcohol, drugs, paraphernalia).

2. Show courtesy and respect toward others at all times.

3. No gambling.

4. No use of tobacco.

5. All rules, including schedules and curfew, will be strictly adhered to.

6. Individually suspected students may be detained by the advisor regarding suspected violations of

established rules if there are reasonable grounds for taking such action.

DISCIPLINARY ACTION: I understand that the following are examples of disciplinary actions that may be taken in the event that the Code of Conduct and school or District policies are not followed: 1. Sent home immediately at his/her own expense. In addition, students found in violation of School

District Policy No. 2320 regarding, but not limited to, use/possession of illegal substances (alcohol, drugs, paraphernalia) shall be subject to expulsion, suspension, or discipline, which could result in loss

of credits, denial of a diploma, or removal from school activities such as, but not limited to, commencement, trips, etc.

2. Placed in the care of a chaperone. 3. Confined to a specified area.

4. Referred to school administration.

SIGNATURES: In addition to the medical release on file with Mr. Faxon, my/our signatures below indicate that we have read and agree to comply with all of the above while on the trips. Student Signature: X ________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature: X __________________________

** Please Read, Sign, and Date BOTH SIDES of this document **

PLEASE SIGN AND RETURN BOTTOM PORTION OF THIS FORM TO THE TEACHER/ADVISOR

CENTRAL KITSAP SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 401

Silverdale, Washington 98383

AUTHORIZATION FOR STUDENT TO TRAVEL WITH OWN PARENT OR ANOTHER PARENT

I hereby give permission for my son/daughter, ____________________________________________, to travel

in family arranged transportation or to ride in the carpool of a parent who has completed the District's

Authorization for Use of Private Auto for Student Transportation Form, which is on file in the school

office.

This permission is for the following school purposes/activities:

CKSD Elem. Jazz Band, Feb., 2016 – Feb., 2017

_____________________________________ ________________________________ ________________ Signature of Parent Printed Name Date

CENTRAL KITSAP SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 401 Silverdale, Washington 98383

AUTHORIZATION FOR USE OF PRIVATE AUTO FOR STUDENT TRANSPORTATION

COMPLETE THIS FORM IF THERE IS A CHANCE THAT YOU WILL BE DRIVING ANOTHER STUDENT. VEHICLE OWNER'S PERMISSION. I hereby give permission for use of my vehicle for transporting students for the following purpose/activity: Band from the period from 2/2016 to 2/2017 . I certify that the vehicle and driver are insured for the following minimum limits of liability: Bodily injury: $25,000 per person, $50,000 per occurrence (state minimum requirement) Property damage: $10,000 (state minimum requirement) My Insurance Company: ____________________________________ Policy No. ______________________ I understand that my insurance company is primary in the case of any incident and that Central Kitsap School District liability, if any, would only be in excess of the limits stated above. _____________________________________ ________________________________ ________________ Signature of Parent Printed Name Date * If owner is under age of 18, signature of parent is required. DRIVER'S DECLARATION. I certify that I have a valid Washington State Driver's License. I declare that my vehicle is in sound mechanical condition, and my vehicle can transport ___________ people, including driver, with safety belts, and I agree to all occupants wearing safety belts as required by law. There are _______ seats available in my car for student musicians. _____________________________________ ________________________________ ________________ Signature of Driver Printed Name Date SCHOOL DISTRICT AUTHORIZATION (Building Administrator). This is authorized for: _____ Student transporting self ONLY (secondary only) _____ Staff/Volunteer/Parent transporting students _______________________________________________ ____________________________________ Signature of Building Administrator/Location Date