The following is a link to a Junior High performance of
American Medley. This is the same arrangement that we are playing. Please listen to it and study/practice your music.
Instrument Tuner
Pano Tuner is a recommended app for all students with microphone-enabled devices. I use the free version and it can be downloaded on the
apple or
google play stores.
If you do not have an app/microphone enabled device, you can purchase the following tuner.
Tuner. Again, this accessory is not required but is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
Thank You for visiting the Lynchburg-Clay Middle School Band Page! Please scroll down to find any announcements specific to your grade level.
2015/2016 Concert Dates
(Attendance Required for all performances)
Christmas Concert
Sunday, December 13th, 2:00- HS Gym (Students report at 1:00)
Spring Concert
Sunday, May 1st, 2:00 HS Gym (Students report at 1:00)
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Parents AND Students Sign up for Remind! This is a service that sends text message reminders from me. For the Middle School, I will not send messages often. I will end up sending an average of 1/week. This is a safe service, because I will not know your phone number and you will not know mine. All phone numbers are kept private. You can choose to sign up by cell phone# or email. (I recommend Cell if you have it)
These reminders will be very handy for parents AND students. What a reminder text message from Remind might look like:
Remember, order forms and money are due this Friday for the fundraiser.
or
Concert Report time is 1:00 this Sunday. Please wear black pants/shoes and a white button shirt.
Text the Class Code: @LCB2022
to the phone number: 81010
Text the Class Code: @LCB2021
to the phone number: 81010
Text the Class Code: @LCB2020
to the phone number: 81010
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6th/7th/8th Grade
Grading:
Participation: Students will receive 5 participation points each day. The following are possible point deductions:
Behavior Issues: -1 (up to -5/day)
Lack of Materials: -1 for every item on the Required Accessories list missing
No instrument OR book: Automatic -5 points for the day.
Playing Tests: There will be multiple playing tests throughout the year (no more than 1/Qtr.)
Playing tests are worth 25 points.
Students will receive 3 chances to take the playing test.
The grade on the test will be locked in at the close of each quarter.
Students missing a concert will have their grade lowered one full letter grade.
-If your instrument is broken, bring it to Mr. McCalla first. He will advise you on whether or not it needs to go into the shop. If it does go into the shop, they will have loaner instruments for you to use while your instrument is being repaired.
-Beginning Monday, August 24th, students begin losing participation points for not having their instrument, book and pencil.
-Beginning Monday, September 21st, students begin lose participation points for not having these accessories.
The following are required accessories for all students in 7th/8th grade students to go with their instruments.
Flute
Pencil
Handkerchief
Cleaning Rod (Cleans with the handkerchief removing moisture and preventing mold)
Clarinet
Pencil
Swab (Cleans the instrument to prevent mold growth)
Saxophone
Pencil
Trumpet
Pencil
Handkerchief
Trombone
Pencil
Handkerchief
Baritone
Pencil
Tuba
Pencil
Percussion
Pencil
Practice Pad- Recommended for at-home practice (so they don't drum on your tables)
*Practice Pad is optional but highly encouraged