LEMS Band Syllabus and Handbook

Lugoff-Elgin Middle School Band Syllabus and HandbookChris Meserve, Band Director Christopher.Meserve@kcsdschools.net 803 438-3591 Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/LEMSbands Welco

Lugoff-Elgin Middle School Band Syllabus and Handbook

Chris Meserve, Band Director

Christopher.Meserve@kcsdschools.net

(803) 438-3591 Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/LEMSbands

Welcome back to another year in the Lugoff-Elgin Middle School Band Program! I am looking

forward to another great year with your students!

Materials

 Pencil

 Paper

 Sheet Music/Handouts

 Instrument

 Essential Elements 2000 – Book 1

 A 1” Three Ring Binder, Any Color with a Clear View Cover

 Sheet Protectors

Classroom Rules

In addition to all school and district rules:

1 Be prepared and on time

2 Stay seated and attentive

3 Talk or play instrument only when instructed

4 Keep your hands, feet, and objects to yourself

5 Be respectful of others and yourself

6 No food, drink, or gum

Consequences

If a student fails to follow the rules, the following actions may be taken:

 Verbal warning

 Lunch detention

 Parent contact

 Parent/Teacher conference

 Level 1 Offense (Note: An Accumulation of Four Level 1’s Results in a Level 2 Offense)

Grading

Kershaw County School District has a uniform grading policy In every school in our district, there will be two categories for grades: major grades and minor grades

Major grades = 50%

Tests, projects, playing tests, rehearsal attendance, concert and performance attendance

Minor grades = 50%

Homework, daily participation/class work, quizzes

Leaving Class

Students should try to use the restroom before they enter my classroom Students that do not plan accordingly will be allowed to go to the restroom in exchange for lunch detention (unless they have a special prior permission) Students must have their agenda with them every day in order to leave class for any reason

Concerts

All students will participate in at least two concerts (Winter and Spring) Concert dates will be announced in advance If for some reason you have an immediate conflict with the date when

announced, please contact me as soon as possible Concert attendance is mandatory and is

factored into the student’s grade Only under extreme circumstances, will a student be excused

from the concert (i.e death in the family, emergency medical situation) All students are also

required to stay in attendance for the duration of the entire concert Concerts last between 45

minutes and an hour and will be held in the Lugoff-Elgin High School auditorium Band attire will be announced prior to performances

SCBDA Concert Performance Assessment

All 7th and 8th graders will be required to perform at the South Carolina Band Director’s Association Concert Performance Assessment The will perform with their perspective grade levels

Other SC Band Events

These events are listed in the calendar The more in which a student participates, the more points a student receive for end of the year awards LEMS also receives points for a school award based off participation These events will require much individual practice They are not mandatory, but highly recommended

I look forward to another awesome school year! Parents please do not hesitate

to contact me if you have any questions!

“Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination, and life to everything.”

- Plato

Chris Meserve

LEMS Band Director

Christopher.meserve@kcsdschools.net

www.facebook.com/LEMSbands

(803) 438-3591

Contact Information

In efforts to keep parents informed, I use email, Facebook, and our school webpage Communication

is very important in order to stay updated with your student’s progress

*Please PRINT LEGIBLY and return to Mr Meserve by Friday, August 25, 2017* Student Name: _

Parent/Guardian Name: _

Phone:

Email: _

Additional Email(s):

-Statement of Responsibility

**Please sign and place in the front cover of your three ring binder by Friday August 25, 2017**

Student (print):

I have completely read the 2017-2018 Lugoff-Elgin Middle School Band Syllabus and Handbook I understand and agree that I will follow each rule outlined

in the manual, including those on classroom behavior, and concert attendance I

understand that my contribution to the band is an important part of the ensemble’s

success I understand that if I miss a band concert my grade will be affected unless it

has been previously excused.

Student Signature _

Parent/Guardian Signature

LEMS Band Year-Long Permission Form 2017-2018

*Please return to Mr Meserve by Friday, August25, 2017*

I grant permission for my child, _ to attend field trips with the LEMS Band Program on LE Band Motor Coaches or KCSD School buses.

1 I understand that my child must gain acceptance to most of these events through an audition process

2 I understand that I will receive written specifics from the band director before each trip

3 I understand that there will be financial obligations through either fund raising or payments.

4 I understand that my child is expected to ask for his or her missed

assignments prior to the event and that my child must meet the conduct expectations of the Kershaw County School District, Lugoff-Elgin Middle School, and the Lugoff-Elgin Middle School Band Program.

5 I understand that the band director, sponsor, chaperones, Kershaw County School District, or any of its employees will not be held responsible for any injuries that may occur to my child during these events.

Calendar of Events

(Dates and events are subject to change)

 November TBD – Limestone College Band Clinic (Limestone College)*

 December TBD – Winter Concert (Lugoff-Elgin High School)

 January 20 – Region III Band Auditions (Blythewood High School)*

 January 27 – All-State Band Auditions (Lexington High School)*

 February 23-24 – Region III Band Clinic (Nation Ford High School)*

 March 16-17 – All-State Band Clinic (Furman University)*

 March 27-29 – Concert Festival Performance (TBA)*

 April 22 – Solo and Ensemble Festival (West Florence High School)*

 April TBD – Spring Concert (Lugoff-Elgin High School)

 TBA – Spring Carowinds Trip

* denotes events that take place off-campus

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Lugoff-Elgin Middle School Band Student Health Form

2017-2018 School Year