"There is also a causal link between music and spatial intelligence (the ability to perceive the world accurately and to form mental pictures of things). This kind of intelligence, by which one can visualize various elements that should go together, is critical to the sort of thinking necessary for everything from solving advanced mathematics problems to being able to pack a book-bag with everything that will be needed for the day."
- #2 in "Top Twelve Benefits of Music Education"
- #2 in "Top Twelve Benefits of Music Education"
Symphonic Band
(Wind Ensemble)
Period 3
10:30 - 11:25 AM
ADVANCED BAND
The band class for students in grades 10-12 with previous band experience is called the Symphonic Band. This class is listed as “Symphonic Band” on each student’s schedule. In addition to Marching Band performances, students in this class perform at the Snow Show Concert, Pre-Festival Concert, District Music Concert Festival, Pops Concert, and other events as scheduled by the band director. Symphonic Band is an all year class. A student may not be involved with the Symphonic Band without being enrolled in the Marching Band class. 9th grade students may audition or be admitted to this class with director approval
The band class for students in grades 10-12 with previous band experience is called the Symphonic Band. This class is listed as “Symphonic Band” on each student’s schedule. In addition to Marching Band performances, students in this class perform at the Snow Show Concert, Pre-Festival Concert, District Music Concert Festival, Pops Concert, and other events as scheduled by the band director. Symphonic Band is an all year class. A student may not be involved with the Symphonic Band without being enrolled in the Marching Band class. 9th grade students may audition or be admitted to this class with director approval
CONGRATULATIONS to the Symphonic Band for a truly outstanding performance at the AUHSD District Music Festival on Thursday, March 26th. They received a Unanimous Superior Rating which is the highest possible score! In addition, the group received a Superior rating in sight-reading as well. This is especially a wonderful achievement as the Symphonic Band moved up a difficulty level in the music literature category!
Charms Practice Logs
Practice Logs are due once a week. Each student will receive a grade for their practice Log on a weekly basis. Students must sign in to their Charms Account and enter in their practice time in the "Practice Logs" section of their account. Each "week" begins on Monday and ends on the following Sunday at midnight. The band director will pull a report on Monday to input grades in the grade book so each student must make sure they log their practice times for the week by Sundays at midnight.
The steps for Charms access and for logging practice times are below as well as the grading scale.
Steps for access and logging of practice sessions:
Practice Report Grading Scale
Superior Practicing
150+minutes a week = Grade of 100
Excellent Practicing
120-149 minutes a week = Grade of 90
Fair Practicing
90-119 minutes a week = Grade of 80
Poor Practicing
60-89 minutes a week = Grade of 70
Needs Improvement
Less than 60 minutes a week = Grade of 60
Unacceptable
Not practicing at all, but still submits the practice report = Grade of 50
Not practicing at all and not submitting your practice minutes = Grade of a zero
Please contact your band teacher with any questions or concerns.
Ms. Hench
[email protected]
Practice Logs are due once a week. Each student will receive a grade for their practice Log on a weekly basis. Students must sign in to their Charms Account and enter in their practice time in the "Practice Logs" section of their account. Each "week" begins on Monday and ends on the following Sunday at midnight. The band director will pull a report on Monday to input grades in the grade book so each student must make sure they log their practice times for the week by Sundays at midnight.
The steps for Charms access and for logging practice times are below as well as the grading scale.
Steps for access and logging of practice sessions:
- www.charmsoffice.com
- Top Right Corner - click "Enter"
- Under "Parents/Students/Members" type in the school code: WesternHSBand (case sensitive), then click on “Enter Student/Parent Area”
- Type in your Student Area Password - this is your school ID number
- You should now be on your students home page, click on the icon labeled “Practice Logs”
- Fill in the form for the current practice session. The student may make as many entries as they wish for each item practiced or they can sum everything up with one generic entry and total the minutes. The date always defaults to the current day; you can still enter past practice session by clicking on the calendar icon and choosing the appropriate date.
Practice Report Grading Scale
Superior Practicing
150+minutes a week = Grade of 100
Excellent Practicing
120-149 minutes a week = Grade of 90
Fair Practicing
90-119 minutes a week = Grade of 80
Poor Practicing
60-89 minutes a week = Grade of 70
Needs Improvement
Less than 60 minutes a week = Grade of 60
Unacceptable
Not practicing at all, but still submits the practice report = Grade of 50
Not practicing at all and not submitting your practice minutes = Grade of a zero
Please contact your band teacher with any questions or concerns.
Ms. Hench
[email protected]
Concert Attire:
Over the years, the Western High School Performing Ensembles have received many top awards for their musical performances. Not only have they performed with excellence, but they have also looked great! When musicians perform for adjudicators or an audience, they must not only exhibit superb musicianship, but they must also radiate a visual excellence that says, “Look at us! Not only do we sound great, but we look great too!” That’s what is called “Stage Presence.” Not too elegant and not too drab, but just right (and tasteful). So what is just right? All students must have appropriate hair, make-up, and accessories. This means: No bright colored hair, outrageous hairstyles, costume make-up or accessories that will detract from the performance. Remember, the music is the focus of the performance, not the performer!
Gentlemen: The following attire is appropriate for all concert performances:
Black Dress Shoes (No tennis shoes, sandals or boots)
Black Socks
Black Slacks (No Jeans!)
White Dress Shirt (long sleeve)
Black Bow Tie and cummerbund
Black Tuxedo Jacket
Gentlemen: The following attire is appropriate for all concert performances:
Black Dress Shoes (No tennis shoes, sandals or boots)
Black Socks
Black Slacks (No Jeans!)
White Dress Shirt (long sleeve)
Black Bow Tie and cummerbund
Black Tuxedo Jacket
Ladies Concert Attire:
Knit / Satin
Style: 5833XR Price: $61.00
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Empire style gown featuring a "large scoop" neckline and 3/4 sleeves. Sewn-in satin "Criss-Cross" trim at the waist. E-Z FIT sash ties create a perfect waistline every time.
*Shown in E-Z CARE wrinkle resistant, machine washable soft performance knit.
Available in virtually every size!
Misses sizes 00 - 34.
Children sizes 05 - 13.
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