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The Lancaster High School Wind Symphony is an ensemble of devoted musicians working toward excellence in performance, achieving goals exclusive to a large, advanced, high school musical organization.

Wind Symphony Lancaster High School

Handbook

Mr . D a nie l D e A n ge l is , d ir e cto r 1 Forton Drive – Lancaster, NY 14086 – (716) 686-3255 x9832

[email protected] – www.lancasterschools.org/mr.deangelis Remind – text @ws1415 to (424) 488-7405

Twitter – @LCSDMusic

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Table of Contents 2 Expectations 3

Important Dates 4 Goals by Quarter, Grades 5

Lessons 6 Lesson Structure 7

Solo Project 8 Small Ensemble Project 9

Small Ensemble Options 10 Benchmark Assessment 11

Solo Fest Instructions, Grade 9 12 Solo Fest Instructions, Grades 10-12 13

Music Suite Policies & Procedures 14 Map of the Music Suite 15

Rehearsal Management/Discipline Plan 16 Musical Instrument Rental Contract 17

LHS Bands Awards 18 Richard E. Pascucci Memorial Scholarship 19

Lancaster High School Music Letter 20 Music Letter Application 21

LHS Bands, Founded 1929 22

ECMEA Solo Information Sheet, Due 11/12/14 23 NYSSMA Solo Information Sheet, Due 4/22/15 24

Quotes, Agreement Slip, Due 10/10/14 25

Lancaster High School Wind Symphony Handbook

Table of Contents

Goals, Lessons, Grades &

Dates

Solos & Assessments

Policies & Procedures

Awards & Scholarships

Forms

The Lancaster High School Wind Symphony has a rich tradition of excellence that must be continued through emphasis on the fundamentals of musicianship, performance skills, and teamwork.

Attitude In our Wind Symphony, a positive chemistry among members is vital to our long-term success. Your ability to cooperate in rehearsals and lessons with me and fellow students is being noted at all times.

Responsibility Each member is responsible for his/her own preparation at rehearsals and lessons (or make-ups). These responsibilities include: 1) being on-time, 2) organizing all materials for every rehearsal and lesson, 3) keeping your locker and/or section clean, and 4) demonstrating respect. Successful preparation of concert music, among other things, has a positive effect on the entire ensemble.

Weekly Lessons The weekly lesson is a part of your growth and development in this organization. Lessons are scheduled on a rotating basis. Lessons are an important part of your development as a musician. Individual skills that cannot be addressed during band rehearsals are learned during weekly small-group lessons. When you miss a lesson, you are required to make it up. You can do this a number of ways: 1) Arrange to work with Mr. D during scheduled make-up periods, 2) Arrange for time before or after school, 3) Come down during specially-designated make-up times during Mr. D’s planning periods throughout the week.

Concert Attendance and Expectations Every concert of this ensemble is considered mandatory as a requirement for the course. Any unexcused absence will result in a major reduction in your average. Before, during and after concerts you are to act as a professional. Your attitude and cooperation throughout the evening is an important part of the entire group’s success.

These requirements and expectations will be used in the evaluation of individual students for the purpose of assigning a numerical grade as well as report card comments. Lesson Schedules are posted outside Mr. D’s office.

Uniforms You will be issued a uniform for performances! It is your responsibility to properly maintain this apparel throughout the year and hand-in everything issued to you at the end of the year. The uniform includes a Red Coat, Tuxedo Shirt, Black Cummerbund and Bowtie (boys) or Rosette (girls). You are required to provide/wear: Black Pants, Black Socks/Stockings and Black Shoes.

Equipment You are not a beginner anymore! Proper maintenance of your instrument/equipment is vital to your ability to perform at the highest level possible. At the first lesson of each semester, instruments will be examined to assure that they are in adequate condition. In addition to regular instrument maintenance, the following accessories are strongly encouraged: Woodwinds: - A supply of high quality reeds Professional: Vandoren, Hemke. Intermediate: LaVoz, Mitchell Lurie - Reedguard to protect reeds during storage and Swab or Pad-Saver for cleaning - Upgrade from your “beginner” or “stock” mouthpiece. Consider:

saxophone: SelmerCstar; clar: Vandoren B45 or Buffet (see Mr. D for other suggestions)

Brass: - A qualty Bach, Yamaha or Schilke mouthpiece (proper size) Percussion: - Mallet/Stick bag or case - Nylon or Wood-tipped Snare Sticks - Yarn/Rubber Mallets, on occasion, may be required. I trust the professional opinion of the owners of our local music stores (Twin Village, U-Crest). Basically, they will not try to sell you a piece of junk OR something you don’t need. But please... be very careful when buying something online! Trust name brands like “Armstrong”, “Selmer” and “Yamaha” and stay away from “off-brands” like “Instruments that look like Trumpets dot com” and “Crazy Cheep Clarinets”.

WIND SYMPHONY Important Dates 14-15

Monday, October 6 Fall Fund Raiser Wednesday, October 29 AUTUMN CONCERT – 7:30PM (report 6:45pm) Friday, November 7 Junior High Area All-State Rehearsal at Akron HS Saturday, November 8 Junior High Area All-State Rehearsal and Concert Wednesday, November 12 Deadline for January ECMEA Solo Fest Applications Monday, November 17 GUEST ARTIST Rehearsal – 6:00PM Tuesday, November 18 GUEST ARTIST CONCERT – 7:30PM (report 6:45pm) Friday, November 21 Senior High Area All-State Rehearsal at SUNY Fredonia Saturday, November 22 Senior High Area All-State Rehearsal and Concert Wednesday, December 10 HOLIDAY CONCERT – 7:30PM (report 7:00pm) Saturday, January 10 ECMEA Jazz Solo Auditions at Depew HS/MS Saturday, January 17 ECMEA Junior High Solo Auditions at Orchard Park HS Saturday, January 24 ECMEA Senior High Solo Auditions at Buffalo AVPA Monday, March 2 Spring Fund Raiser Begins, TBA Friday, March 6 ECMEA Jazz Festival Rehearsal at Amherst HS Saturday, March 7 ECMEA Jazz Festival Rehearsal and Concert Friday, March 16 Spring Fund Raiser Ends Friday, March 13 ECMEA Junior High Festival Rehearsal at Iroquois HS Saturday, March 14 ECMEA Junior High Festival Rehearsal and Concert Friday, March 20 ECMEA Senior High Festival Rehearsal at UB Slee Hall Saturday, March 21 ECMEA Senior High Festival Rehearsal and Concert Wednesday, April 1 SPRING CONCERT – 7:30PM (report 6:45pm) Wednesday, April 22 Deadline for June NYSSMA Solo Fest Applications Wednesday, April 29 NYSSMA PERFORMANCE – 10:00AM – Lancaster HS Tuesday, May 26 Week of Small Ensemble Performances Friday, June 5 NYSSMA Solo Fest at West Seneca East Saturday, June 6 NYSSMA Solo Fest at West Seneca East Tuesday, June 9 22nd ANNUAL COURTYARD CONCERT – 7:00PM Thursday, June 11 Turn-in uniform and all accessories

Goals by Quarter Each quarter, lessons will focus on improving skills and developing well-rounded musicianship

One Scale Memorization, Technical Development & Etudes, Instrument and Equipment Maintenance

Students will be required to learn major and minor scales, the chromatic scale, expanded scales and intervals and studies in selected scales. Additionally, students will be asked to critique performances, demonstrate ability in reading rhythms, and prepare for individual playing through etudes and scale studies.

The individual requirements vary through the different instruments and lesson groups. While learning all major and minor scales is essential to development, some levels of music require a stronger execution of these scales and thus, requirements for each lesson group will be slightly different. Goals will be outlined at the beginning of every session.

Two The 2nd Quarter LHS Solo Project

Perform a NYSSMA Solo at appropriate level of difficulty

Upon preparing a solo, students from all bands will perform for Mr. DeAngelis in January. Lessons during November, December and January are more individualized.

Three The 3rd Quarter LHS Small Ensemble Project

Ensembles – duets, trios, quartets & quintets, Composition Project

Students will create lesson groups based on small ensemble instrumentation, and are given the opportunity to perform in front of the bands during rehearsals or for a concert or in an academic classroom!

Four NYSSMA Music Check-off – in preparation for Major Organization Festival

The bands will attend the annual “major organization” festival in the spring of 2010, and to better prepare for the event, instrumentalists will work to ‘check-off’ their songs with the band directors.

Point Accumulation for 10-week Grading

Music Lessons 40% Scale / Technical / Musical Requirements 30% Band Rehearsal Participation / Concert Attendance 30%

Bonus point(s) are given for participation in events that increase your

musical knowledge and performing ability such as

1) performing a solo at an Erie County or NYSSMA festival, 2) attendance at a BPO or similar professional concert (proof required),

(3) attendance at a Lancaster School District Music Department Concert, or 4) other events at the discretion of the director.

As part of the instrumental music curriculum, students are required to attend a weekly music lesson. Lessons are scheduled on a rotating basis keeping class pullouts to a minimum.

Student Signature

Teacher Signature

For assessment and data collection purposes, this lesson must be made up within two weeks.

INSTRUMENTAL LESSONS ABSENCE CARD

Missed Lesson Information :

Name N Date D Period P Course C Teacher T

Reason for Absence :

□ TEST IN CLASS □ STUDENT PROJECT/PRESENTATION IN CLASS □ STUDENT GRADE IS CURRENTLY BELOW 75% □ OTHER (PLEASE EXPLAIN):

Lancaster High School Music Department

Date: Period or Time: To be completed by student: I will make-up this lesson on

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Lessons As part of the instrumental music curriculum, students are required to attend a weekly music lesson. Lessons are scheduled on a rotating basis keeping class pullouts to a minimum. When a student has to miss a lesson, an INSTRUMENTAL LESSONS ABSENCE CARD must be submitted. The card must be turned-in to Mr. DeAngelis before the missed lesson, or as soon as possible thereafter. Please refer to the Instrumental Lesson Structure on the next page for more information on how lessons work. This is a document drafted by all four high school instrumental music teachers. This same system is being used in all five in-school instrumental music ensembles.

Instrumental Music Lessons

at Lancaster High School

Your ensemble teacher will inform you how grading will be weighted

(example: ensemble 30%, quarter project 30%, lessons 40%)

One lesson per quarter will be “forgiven”

(8 lessons graded in a 9-week quarter, 9 lessons in a 10-week quarter)

Opportunities for earning bonus points will be offered in each ensemble.

Lesson make-up credit will only be given for lessons that are

made-up within 2 weeks of the lesson absence.

Make-up lesson credit may be granted for student attendance at early rehearsals

(Student must be on time and participate in the entire rehearsal)

In some quarters, instrumental lessons may occur every-other week,

to allow for more individualized attention. Double credit may be

given for each lesson in this situation.

Lesson schedules will be posted on-line at www.lancasterschools.org

under each music teacher’s classroom website.

A Lesson Absence Form will be turned in when a teacher is keeping a student in

class. The form should be signed and returned to your music teacher prior to the

scheduled lesson (always plan ahead).

Teachers will use e-school grade book and parent portal and post 100 for being

present at a lesson, 0 for absent. The grade will be changed from 0 to 100 when the

lesson has been made-up (within the two-week window).

Students will be allowed to make up 1 or 2 lessons per quarter in a non-traditional

setting that provides tangible evidence that the assignment was completed.

Examples: A Smartmusic assignment, an Auralia assignment (ear training),

an individual ‘Tuning Tendency Sheet’, or a Listening Assignment

Lancaster Central School District

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HIGH SCHOOL

1 Forton Dr Lancaster, NY 14086

(716) 686-3255 Dept Chair (716) 686-3252 Music Ofc (716) 686-3352

FAX (716) 686-3347

MIDDLE SCHOOL

148 Aurora St Lancaster, NY 14086

(716) 686-3220 Music Ofc (716) 686-3366

FAX (716) 686-3223

WILLIAM STREET

SCHOOL 5201 William St

Lancaster, NY 14086 (716) 686-3800

FAX (716) 686-3822

COMO PARK ELEMENTARY

SCHOOL 1985 Como Park Blvd Lancaster, NY 14086

(716) 686-3235 FAX (716) 686-3303

COURT STREET ELEMENTARY

SCHOOL 91 Court St

Lancaster, NY 14086 (716) 686-3240

FAX (716) 686-3284

HILLVIEW ELEMENTARY

SCHOOL 11 Pleasantview Dr

Lancaster, NY 14086 (716) 686-3280

FAX (716) 686-3307

JOHN A. SCIOLE ELEMENTARY

SCHOOL 86 Alys Dr

Depew, NY 14043 (716) 686-3285

FAX (716) 686-3302

“ One of the Best Communities in America for Music Education”

- NAMM Foundation

LANCASTER HIGH SCHOOL BANDS 2ND

QUARTER SOLO PROJECT

Name

Grade

Instrument

Date

Solo

Period

Band

Time

ADJUDICATOR’S EVALUATION

TONE 0 – 20

QUALITY

CONTROL/FOCUS

BREATH SUPPORT

PROJECTION

VIBRATO

EMBOUCHURE

POSTURE

INTONATION 0 – 10

TUNING (accompanied)

TONALITY

TECHNIQUE 0 – 20

ARTICULATION

FACILITY

FLEXIBILITY

ACCURACY 0 – 15

ACCURACY OF NOTES

ACCURACY OF RHYTHMS

STEADINESS OF RHYTHMS

PULSE

INTERPRETATION 0 – 20

DYNAMICS

STYLE

TEMPO

PHRASING

EXPRESSION

ARTISTRY

SCALES 0 – 5

1 2 3

SIGHT READING 0 – 10

ACCURACY OF NOTES

ACCURACY OF RHYTHM

ACCURACY OF ARTICULATION

ACCURACY OF DYNAMICS

TOTAL POINTS SCORED

ADJUDICATOR’S COMMENTS

ADJUDICATOR’S SIGNATURE

ENSEMBLE EVALUATION COMMENTS TONE 4 3 2 1

• Quality • Control/Focus • Blend • Balance

INTONATION 4 3 2 1

• Individuals • Ensemble

TECHNIQUE 4 3 2 1

• Articulation • Facility • Flexibility

ACCURACY/ PRECISION 4 3 2 1

• Accuracy of Notes • Accuracy of Rhythms • Steadiness of Rhythms • Pulse • Entrances/Releases

MUSICIANSHIP 4 3 2 1

• Dynamics • Style • Tempo • Phrasing • Expression

STAGE PRESENCE 4 3 2 1 APPROPRIATE CHOICE 4 3 2 1 OF MUSIC

_______________________________ Evaluator’s Signature

LANCASTER HIGH SCHOOL WIND SYMPHONY and CONCERT BAND SMALL ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCE

Outstanding (26-28) Excellent (23-25) Good (20-22) Fair (15-19) Needs Improvement(14 and below)

Group Name Students

Ensemble Type Title Composer/Arranger Date/Period

Total Score

Small Ensemble Options Flute Duet Flute Trio Flute Quartet Clarinet Duet Clarinet Trio Clarinet Quartet Oboe Duet Oboe & Bassoon Duet Oboe, Bassoon & Clarinet Trio Flute & Clarinet Duet Alto Sax Duet Tenor Sax Duet 2 Altos and 1 Tenor Trio Sax Quartet (2 alto, 1 tenor, 1 baritone sax) Woodwind Quintet (1 flute, 1 clar, 1 oboe, 1 bassn or bass clar, 1 horn) Trumpet Duet Trumpet Trio Trumpet Quartet Horn Duet Trumpet & Horn Duet Brass Quintet (2 trumpets, 1 horn, 1 trombone, 1 tuba) Brass Quartet (2 trumpets, 2 trombones) Brass Sextet (2 trumpets, 1 horn, 1 trombone, 1 euphonium,1 tuba) Trombone or Euphonium Duet Trombone Trio Trombone Quartet Euphonium Duet Euphonium Trio Euphonium Quartet Various Percussion Ensembles (some with Mallets)

LANCASTER HIGH SCHOOL WIND SYMPHONY and CONCERT BAND SMALL ENSEMBLE PERFORMANCE

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Interpretation

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Grade Date

Score

Comments

A beautiful, clear sound with excellent control, breath

support, projection and vibrato appropriate to the music. Great

embouchure and posture are used to project a refined and

well-centered sound.

Some minor issues with beauty and clarity of the tone, and/or

periodic lapses in control, projection and breath support. Problems with embouchure and posture may contribute to an

un-centered sound.

Frequent problems with tone quality, control, focus, breath support and projection. Poor

posture and/or incorrect embouchure contribute to an

unrefined, unclear, fluctuating tone.

Serious problems with quality, control, focus, breath support and projection.

Pitches across the entire range of the instrument (and with

accompaniment where applicable) sound perfect in

relation to each other. Intervals are exact and all notes, high,

low, loud and soft are in tune.

Some minor issues with tuning are apparent. Some notes may

sound out of tune and problems occur as the performer plays throughout the range of the

instrument, loud and/or soft, as a solo or accompanied.

Frequent problems with intonation are apparent

throughout the range of the instrument. Intervals are

sounding incorrect as a result of out-of-tune playing, loud or soft,

high or low.

Intonation throughout the entire range of the instrument is poor. The performance is out of tune.

Articulations are correct and well separated and slurs are

appropriate as indicated in the music. Dexterity, facility and flexibility are excellent as the performer uses great coordin-

ation and maneuverability.

Some minor issues with technique contribute to a

performance that has some incorrect articulations.

Improvement is needed on dexterity, facility, coordination

and flexibility.

Frequent problems with technique are apparent through

most of the performance. Dexterity, flexibility and facility

issues prevent the performer from giving an accurate

performance.

Serious problems with articulation, facility and flexibility.

Performance of all notes and rhythms are perfect. All

metronomic and expressive markings in the music are performed correctly with

appropriate steadiness, and with an accurate pulse.

Some notes are incorrect and some rhythms are inaccurate. The performer is having some issues with keeping a steady pulse, and the accuracy and steadiness of the rhythms

wavers at times.

Quite a few notes and rhythms are incorrect. The performer is having difficulty with markings

in the music. Pulse wavers frequently and incorrect notes

are contributing to a poor performance.

A very inaccurate performance. Most notes and rhythms are wrong.

Excellent artistic expression makes for a wonderfully musical performance. Dynamic contrast,

style, tempo and phrasing are accurate and embellished appro-priately. A consistently expres-sive and pleasing performance.

Generally a fine performance, but expression and artistry can

be improved through better dynamic contrast and phrasing. Inconsistencies in expression

limit the excellence of this performance.

The performance lacks expression and artistry through dynamic contrast, correct style

and accurate phrasing. The listener generally hears a

performance lacking emotional expression.

No dynamic contrast, expression or artistry in the performance whatsoever.

WOODWIND/BRASS RUBRICS

ECMEA Junior High Solo Fest - Grades 7-9 Orchard Park High School

Saturday, January 17, 2015

Sometime soon Arrange for transportation to Orchard Park HS on Saturday 1/17/15

1/16 Friday Take your instrument and solo originals home with you Friday night Get a good night sleep 1/17 Saturday morning Eat a good breakfast/lunch, etc. Saturday Dress Appropriately! Boys, dress shirt and tie, nice pants. Girls,

blouse and nice pants or skirt or dress. No sneakers. About 1½ hours

before your solo time Depart for Orchard Park HS. Make sure you give yourself enough time (dependent upon where you live, weather, etc.)

About 1 hour before your solo time

Arrive at Orchard Park HS…Find the Auditorium (warm-up area) to get settled, take your coat off, etc.

About 45 minutes before your solo time

Find your solo room to “check-in”. Be ready to tell your “room secretary” your name, solo, composer and scales you have prepared


Go back to the Auditorium to continue warming-up

5 Minutes before your solo time

Arrive at your solo room ready with your instrument and solo originals (you can leave your coat and case in the aud, but take any valuables with you)

After you perform Pack-up. You can either leave or wait for your grade (food for sale in the Cafeteria). If you’re leaving right away, see Mr. D or Mr. G first so we know not to be looking around for you to give you your grading sheet.

About 20 – 50 minutes after your solo time

Your grade will be posted on the windows in the Commons Area

Shortly after that Your grading sheet will be available. Find Mr. D/Mr. G (usually near the “teachers-only” room where these sheets become available)

And then You may leave. Feel good about all the hard work you put into this!

1/20 Sometime on Tuesday Bring your sheet to us so a copy can be made for our files. In about a week Ask Mr. D/Mr. G/Mrs. Z if you have been selected for an

All-County group!

Directions to Orchard Park High School, 4040 Baker Road, Orchard Park, NY 14127 Take Transit Road south. About 1 mile after Seneca Street–NY16 when Transit turns into Southwestern (at the curve), turn Left to stay on Transit Road–NY187. Continue south on NY187 for approx 3 miles. Turn right onto US20A. Continue west on US20A for approx 2 miles. Turn right onto Baker Road. The High School is 500 feet ahead on the left, and “overflow”

parking is available at the church on the right (across from the High School).

Good Luck! - Mr. DeAngelis, Mr. Goss

Solo Time Room

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ECMEA Senior High Solo Fest - Grades 10-12 Buffalo Academy of the Visual and Performing Arts

Saturday, January 24, 2015

Sometime soon Arrange for transportation to Bflo AVPA on Saturday 1/24/15 1/23 Friday Take your instrument and solo originals home with you Friday night Get a good night sleep Saturday morning Eat a good breakfast/lunch, etc. Saturday Dress Appropriately! Boys, dress shirt and tie, nice pants. Girls,

blouse and nice pants or skirt or dress. No sneakers. About 1½ hours

before your solo time Depart for BAVPA. Make sure you give yourself enough time (dependent upon where you live, the weather, etc., etc.)

About 1 hour before your solo time

Arrive at BAVPA…Find the Auditorium (warm-up area) to get settled, take your coat off, etc.


Find your solo room to “check-in”. Be ready to tell your “room secretary” your name, solo, composer and scales you have prepared


Go back to the Auditorium to continue warming-up

5 Minutes before your solo time

Arrive at your solo room ready with your instrument and solo originals (you can leave your coat and case in the aud, but take any valuables with you)

After you perform Pack-up. You can either leave or wait for your grade (food for sale in the Cafeteria). If you’re leaving right away, see Mr. D/Mr. Goss first so we know not to be looking around for you to give you your grading sheet.

About 20 – 50 minutes after your solo time

Your grade will be posted on the windows in the hallway outside the Cafeteria (near the Auditorium)

Shortly after that Your grading sheet will be available. Find Mr. D / Mr. G (usually near the “teachers-only” library on the 2nd floor where these sheets become available)

And then You may leave. Feel good about all the hard work you put into this!

Jan 26-30 Sometime during the next week Bring your sheet to us so a copy can be made for our files. Feb 2 In about a week Ask if you have been selected for an All-County group!

Directions to the Buffalo Academy of the Visual and Performing Arts – 450 Masten Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209: Take the 33 West to the Humboldt Parkway exit. Turn right on East Ferry St. Go down 0.8 miles and the school

will be on your left just after Masten Ave. The parking lot is after the school on the left.

Good Luck! -Mr. DeAngelis,

Mr. Goss

Solo Time Room

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HIGH SCHOOL



FAX (716) 686-3347

MIDDLE SCHOOL


(716) 686-3220 Music Ofc (716) 686-3366

FAX (716) 686-3223

WILLIAM STREET

SCHOOL 5201 William St

Lancaster, NY 14086 (716) 686-3800

FAX (716) 686-3822



(716) 686-3235 FAX (716) 686-3303


SCHOOL 91 Court St

Lancaster, NY 14086 (716) 686-3240

FAX (716) 686-3284

HILLVIEW ELEMENTARY


Lancaster, NY 14086 (716) 686-3280

FAX (716) 686-3307


SCHOOL 86 Alys Dr

Depew, NY 14043 (716) 686-3285

FAX (716) 686-3302

“ One of the Best Communities in America for Music Education”

- NAMM Foundation

Lancaster High School Music Suite

Student Policies and Procedures

Attendance

Students will be in their seats ready to play/sing once the bell has rung.

To avoid congestion, low brass and percussion should enter

and leave the suite through the back band room doors.

Sign-in

Students will sign-in every time they are here for anything

other than their regular rehearsal period (lessons, practicing, etc.)

Cell Phones

Cell phone use is prohibited during all rehearsals,

in all performing ensembles.

Copier

Students may only use the music suite copier

with permission from a music teacher.

Books

Students will leave their books in their instrument lockers

during ensemble rehearsals or lessons.

Mac Lab

Students will lose Mac Lab privileges if any of the

following procedures are not adhered to:

No food or drinks allowed, including water

Students will only use computer programs that they have learned in class

Students will not open or alter other students’ work

Students will never empty the trash file

Students will only use the Internet when it is required within an instrument

Students will use the Mac Lab for music assignments only

Band Room 143B

Orchestra/Ensemble Room

Choir Room

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Mrs. Zolnowski’s Office

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MIDI Lab

Band Storage

Lancaster High School Music Suite

L A N C A S T E R H I G H S C H O O L Concert Band

Wind Symphony Symphonic Band

Instrumental Lessons

REHEARSAL MANAGEMENT / DISCIPLINE PLAN

All Instrumental Music students are expected to exhibit good character at all times. On rare occasion, music students may forget the basic standards

of good judgment and discipline in the music suite, and thus, the following levels may need to be enacted:

LEVEL ONE Short verbal counsel – inside rehearsal

LEVEL TWO

Short student‐teacher tside/after rehearsal conference – ou

LEVEL THREE Longer student‐teacher outside/after rehearsal conference –

LEVEL FOUR

Phone call OR er conference parent‐teach

LEVEL FIVE

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Mr. Daniel DeAngelis, Mr. Richard Goss and Mrs. Shannon Zolnowski

Room 143B

RENTAL INFORMATION (To be completed by Instrumental Music Teacher)

Student Name School

Instrument & Model Serial Number

District Inventory Number Accessories Included

Condition, Comments TERMS OF RENTAL AGREEMENT

I hereby apply for the rental of this Instrument for the 2014-15 School Year.

The Instrument and its accessories are now and will permanently remain the property of the Lancaster Central School District. I pledge myself to preserve the Instrument and all accessories in their present condition, and return all of said property to the school by June 15, 2015.

I shall be responsible financially for any damages to the Instrument or accessories or the destruction or loss of them. Damage to the instrument must be repaired immediately upon recommendation of the music teacher and by a repairperson of his/her choice. The bill must be paid directly to the repairperson.

RENTAL FEE AND PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS

The rental fee for this Instrument is $25.00 for the 2014-15 School Year. You are required to pay this fee online. Go to www.lancasterschools.org/rental_fee to be linked to PaySchools, the online service the Lancaster Central School District uses to collect fees. Then follow these instructions:

Select Lancaster Music Department. Select your instrumental music teacher by clicking "Add to cart". Click "Checkout". First time users are required to create an account. Type in all required info. You will need to "Add a student". Click "Continue". Choose check, credit card or Pay Pal and follow directions for payment. Please note you will be charged a $1.75 Convenience Fee to bring your Grand Total to $25.00.

AGREEMENT (To be completed by Parent and Student)

We hereby agree to the terms outlined herein.

Student Signature Parent Signature

Address

Phone Date

Please return this completed contract to your Instrumental Music Teacher as soon as possible.

Musical Instrument Rental Contract


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Lancaster High School Bands Awards

At the end of every year we award selected instrumentalists in a variety of categories.

Most are announced and presented at our

annual Courtyard Concert

Most Improved (three recipients)

Distinguished Musicianship Award

(two recipients)

Pascucci Service Award

The Richard E. Pascucci Memorial Scholarship ($1000)

Music Department Award (one recipient per grade)

Louis Armstrong Jazz Award

“Semper Fi”

United States Marine Corps Band Award

John Philip Sousa Award

PROPOSAL

Through several communications between Merlin Lawson, Ph.D., the Lancaster Central School District music department, High School counseling department, and business office, the following proposal for the creation of the Cleta and Marlo Schermerhorn Honorary Vocal Music Scholarship is presented for Dr. Lawson’s approval.

The Scholarship will be created by Merlin Lawson, Ph.D. and funded annually through his Fidelity Lawson Charitable Trust Fund.

Beginning in spring 2015, Dr. Lawson will award an annual scholarship of at least $1,000 to at least one Lancaster Central School District senior who has chosen to pursue a BA degree at an accredited four year college or university in Music Education (preferably voice).

Acting in the capacity as LHS Counselor, Claudia Tryjankowski, will facilitate the creation of the scholarship application with Dr. Lawson and make-up of the applicant review committee. Dr. Lawson has stipulated that this Applicant Review Committee be composed of the LHS faculty sponsor of the National Honor Society chapter, Music Department Chair, Vocal Music Director and the LHS Counselor in charge of scholarship administration. Also, annually, the LHS Counselor in charge of scholarship administration (currently Mrs. Tryjankowski) will forward the review documents of the top applicants, based on the committee’s review, for final scholarship recipient selection by Dr. Lawson.

Funds will be donated from the Fidelity Lawson Charitable Trust Fund through the Lancaster Town Band, a 501(c)3 organization. The Town Band will in turn pay out the scholarship funds directly to the selected student/to the selected student’s institution of higher education.

In the future, the music department will work with Dr. Lawson on the possibility of soliciting funds towards the scholarship from other alumni who enjoyed the teaching and community service of the Schermerhorn family. The annual alumni picnic may be a source for that solicitation. The next alumni picnic is scheduled for September 3, 2015 at Ripa’s Restaurant, 4218 Walden Avenue, Lancaster, NY, 14086.

The Cleta & Marlo Schermerhorn Honorary Vocal Music Scholarship

LANCASTER HIGH SCHOOL

1957-58

APPLICATION The Cleta and Marlo Schermerhorn Honorary Vocal Music Scholarship sponsored by Dr. Merlin Lawson and the Lawson Fidelity Charitable Trust Fund, the Lancaster Central School District, the Lancaster High School Music Department and Counseling Center, and the Lancaster Town Band, Inc. will be awarded annually in the amount of $1,000 to a college-bound Lancaster High School Senior planning to pursue a career in music. Many hearts and lives were touched by Mr. and Mrs. Schermerhorn’s love and dedication to the music profession. Mr. Schermerhorn founded the Lancaster High School music program in 1931 and the Lancaster Town Band in 1946, and together with Mrs. Schermerhorn, helped build the foundation of great music and music education in Lancaster, New York. The applicant must have been musically involved throughout high school, must pursue a college education with a planned major in music or music education, preferably vocal music, and represent the ideals set forth by Mr. & Mrs. Schermerhorn:

- Strong character - Leadership - Kindness and loyalty - Musicianship

- Dedication to high standards - Good scholastic standing - Respect of family, friends ● and faculty

Name __________________________________________________________

Address __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________

Phone __________________________________________________________

Please submit a short, concise essay describing your qualification for this

scholarship and your heart-felt love for music.

PLEASE RETURN TO THE LHS COUNSELING CENTER BY FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2015.

The Cleta & Marlo Schermerhorn Honorary Vocal Music Scholarship

Attention College-Bound Seniors. Do You Have:

● Strong character

● Leadership

● Kindness and loyalty

● Musicianship

● Dedication to high standards

● Good scholastic standing

● Respect of family, friends

and faculty

Apply for the $1000 Richard E. Pascucci

Memorial Music Scholarship

And the $1000 Cleta & Marlo Schermerhorn

Honorary Vocal Music Scholarship

The applicant must have been musically involved throughout high school, must pursue a college education with a planned major in music or music education,

and represent the aforementioned ideals set by Mr. Pascucci and Mr. Schermerhorn.

The deadline to apply is Friday, May 1, 2015.

Applications are available in The Counseling Center.

MR. RICHARD PASCUCCI AND MR. MARLO SCHERMERHORN, 1957

Lancaster High School Music Letter CRITERIA:

- Satisfactory completion of 3 years of an in-school performing organization as per the

handbook distributed to the ensemble at the beginning of the year. This may include a combination of band, orchestra or choir.

- Satisfactory completion of 3 years in an extra-curricular performing organization. These include any combination of:

Marching Band CKSO/Steel Band Jazz Ensemble Musical Pit Orchestra Show Choir Brass Choir Vocal Jazz Woodwind Choir School Musical Men’s Choir

- Performance at 1 NYSSMA/ECMEA sponsored solo festival.

- Satisfactory completion of 1 year of music theory.



HIGH SCHOOL



FAX (716) 686-3347

MIDDLE SCHOOL


(716) 686-3220 Music Ofc (716) 686-3366

FAX (716) 686-3223

WILLIAM STREET SCHOOL

5201 William St Lancaster, NY 14086

(716) 686-3800 FAX (716) 686-3822



(716) 686-3235 FAX (716) 686-3303


SCHOOL 91 Court St

Lancaster, NY 14086 (716) 686-3240

FAX (716) 686-3284

HILLVIEW ELEMENTARY


Lancaster, NY 14086 (716) 686-3280

FAX (716) 686-3307


SCHOOL 86 Alys Dr

Depew, NY 14043 (716) 686-3285

FAX (716) 686-3302

“ One of the Best Communities in America for Music Education” - NAMM Foundation

Name ___________________________________________________________

List the criteria that you have met and have the teacher sign-off to approve.

In-School Performing Organization (3 years)

Ensemble Name # of years Faculty Signature

Extracurricular Activities (3 years)

Ensemble Name # of years Faculty Signature

ECMEA/NYSSMA-Sponsored Solo Festival

Solo Fest School Year Instrument/Voice Faculty Signature

Music Theory

School Year Teacher Faculty Signature

Submit this completed form to the LCSD Music Department Chair

DIRECTORS Marlo Schermerhorn

Clarence Kemp Richard Pascucci Joseph Casimino

Richard Goss Christine Folaron Daniel DeAngelis

LANCASTER HIGH SCHOOL BANDS FOUNDED 1929

Protect a Tradition, Leave a Legacy

SOLO INFORMATION SHEET DUE WED, NOV 12, 2014

ECMEA Solo Fests Grade 9 – Sat, Jan 17, 2015 at Orchard Park Grade 10-12 – Sat, Jan 24, 2015 at BAVPA

Name

Instrument

Grade in School

Solo Title

Solo Composer

Solo NYSSMA Level

Solo Arranger

Movements (if applicable)

Page in Manual*

Prepared scales Levels 1&2: 3 scales Levels 3&4: 7 scales Levels 5&6: all 15 scales *Must be from NYSSMA Manual Volume 30. There is a current NYSSMA Manual in Mr. D’s office.

F Bb Eb Ab Db Gb Cb C G D A E B F# C#

SOLO INFORMATION SHEET DUE APRIL 22, 2015

NYSSMA Solo Fest West Seneca East High School – Fri, June 5 & Sat, June 6, 2015

Name Instrument

Grade in School Solo Title

Solo Composer

Solo NYSSMA Level Solo Arranger

Movements (if applicable)

Page in Manual

Are you signing-up to play more than one solo at this solo fest?

Do you have a sibling signing-up to play a solo at this solo fest?

Saturday Time Range Preference: Please indicate which time range you prefer to perform your solo. The West Seneca East staff and I will try to accommodate you as best we can. There may be over 2000 students registered at this site. Note: Relay for Life is Sat 6/6! � 9:00am–10:30am � 10:30am–12:00pm � 1:00pm–2:30pm � 2:30pm–4:00pm Mr. D…I really need a time on Friday, June 5. I realize you won’t be there, and if there aren’t any Lancaster teachers there, I won’t get my score sheet until the following week.

� Fri 4pm – 6pm � Fri 7pm – 9pm

Payment Due Wednesday, April 22, 2015 (Cash or check payable to LHS Wind Symphony):

Levels 1-4: $14 (piano: $19). Levels 5-6: $21 (piano: $26).

� Yes � No

� Yes (Name _________________) � No

Phone Number: _________________________________

In case I need to contact you for registration purposes, or on the day of the solo fest. Can you send/receive texts with this phone number? Yes ______ No ______

We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, therefore, is not an act, but a habit.

Aristotle

What lies behind us and what lies ahead of us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.

Henry David Thoreau

Whether you think you can or think you can’t, you’re right.

Henry Ford

Success depends on the second letter.

Mr. Richard Pascucci

I have read all the pages of the Wind Symphony Handbook carefully and I

understand the expectations and guidelines that are required of me as a

member of this performing ensemble. I therefore agree to all policies

outlined herein, including attendance at lessons and all performances.

Student

Parent/Guardian

Date

Date

Please complete and return the following agreement slip by Friday, October 11, 2013

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