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Tappan Band Newsletter

Fall 2014
Welcome Everyone and Bowling!
Private Lessons
This is the fall newsletter for the Tappan Bands. Available at

http://www.aaps.k12.mi.us/tappan.music/home. Please
check the link off Tappans Music Department web site for
this and other tips soon. We have tentatively set our 5th Fall
Bowling Social for Sun., October 26th from 2-4p. @ BelMark Lanes. All band students are welcome to come, cost
$10, food and bowling. Last year was a big success! (105
students and ~12 adults attended!) More information will
come soon via students. RSVP by Wed. 10/22 please.
Private lessons are always helpful in the advancement of our

musicians with interest in and beyond middle school. Its
also fun but not required. We have a list of area teachers
who have contacted us with information. Just ask us for a
list.
Calendar Permission Slips Due
All 6, 7, and 8th grade band students will be given a

Tappan Band Calendar for the entire school year. We ask
that all students and families look over the dates and times
so we may have all band members in attendance and avoid
as many conflicts as possible. Thank you for signing and
sending back the acknowledgment and video release forms
quickly, by Wed. 10/22 for 20 credit points. In addition, the
Tappan Bands have instituted a percussion contract that
requires a signature by all percussionists and parents. This
will help with the upkeep of our school used percussion
equipment.
Do You Hear Music at Home?
You should now be hearing music at home on a regular

basis, 4-5 days a week. Practice Logs will be checked every
two weeks, signed by parent. One parent comment per
week is requested on a students practice session. Frequent
playing evaluations will be used to determine effective
practice sessions. This counts as 20% of their quarterly
grade in band.
*What to practice: See back of log for routine, spots to
make parent comments, and write down assignments. We
started October 6th with first turn in by Friday, 10/17!
*How much to practice: 20-30 minutes per day, five - seven

days a week. Adjustments can be made due to students
schedule.
Everyone Should Have a Name Tag?
All instruments and percussion stick bags need to have a

name tag attached to their case with their name, and
Tappan written on it. We have luggage tags for students
to use this year, to avoid mix-ups and help us return
misplaced instruments to their owners.!
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Accessories
Students may need accessories at home such as reeds,
cleaning kits, a music stand, tuner, metronome, polishing
cloth, swabs, handheld recorder or computer to record
practice at home. Help your child find a well-lit area with
few distractions and a regular time slot in the day to play
their instrument. All brass players are asked to have an old
washcloth to catch their water instead of the floor.
Orders for Tappan Band T-Shirts

We are taking orders for our blue Tappan Band T-Shirt and
black Tappan Jazz T-Shirt from all grades. The cost is
$10.00 (cash or check made out to Tappan Bands) in adult
sizes S, M, L, XL. Order forms will be available Oct.13 - 30
to anyone who is interested. The first orders should arrive
late November. All band students are encouraged to wear
their band or a Tappan t-shirt each Friday for spirit day. All
7th and 8th grade band students are also encouraged to
purchase a shirt for our annual Elementary Band Tour in the
Spring. Thanks for helping to support the Tappan Bands!
(We may have a second order beginning 2nd semester.)
Practice Club on Tuesdays, 3-4 pm
Started Oct. 4th,, 3:00 pm in the Band Area, practice alone

or with a friend, get extra help, instrument transfer help,
retake tests, rehearse ensembles, etc. in a casual setting.
A late bus is available for bus riders. Practice Club runs
from October to May. All grades are welcome. Occasionally
we may reserve it for a special rehearsal!
6th Grade Band Members Only
The 6th grade Junior Band members will be going on a field

trip, Friday, December 5th at EMUs Pease Auditorium
usually from 11:30 am 2:00 pm to observe a special
12:15 p.m. childrens matinee ballet concert. All Junior
Band members will receive a permission slip and thanks to a
PTSO grant, no donation needed to help defray the
transportation cost this year. 15 parent chaperones are
needed for this fun event! Parents please check your
calendar and email Mr. Smith at smithf@aaps.k12.mi.us if
you are interested in joining us. We will accept parents on a
first come, first serve basis.
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Frederick Smith, co-band director (smithf@aaps.k12.mi.us)
Craig Beery, co-band director (beeryc@aaps.k12.mi.us)
994-2011 ext. 35419 or 35421
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Tappan Band Newsletter

Fall 2014
Learn to Read Music Notes Faster !
* For all grades: Note Trainers for speed. Learn more
about music on musictheory.net!
* It counts as practice time for all students.
Performance Opportunities:
Community Music School seeks players:
The CMSA2 Youth Symphony Orchestra is a group of mostly
7th and 8th graders. We have rehearsals every Monday
evening from 6:30-8:30pm at Clague Middle School in Ann
Arbor (2616 Nixon Rd, Ann Arbor, MI.
You can audition at any time. Call CMSA2 at 734-213-2000
and ask for Dory or Bonnie Lynn with questions about
registration.
Solo and Ensemble Festival

Registration Due by Friday, Oct. 31
(For 7th & 8th Graders Only)
Solo and Ensemble Festival is an annual event sponsored by

the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association
(MSBOA). It is an opportunity to prepare and perform for an
experienced judge. The judge will give written and oral
comments on the performance and offer suggestions for
improvement. It is also an excellent way to meet and hear
instrumentalists from other schools. Fees are $10 per solo
and $8 per ensemble member (piano solos are $20).
Parents are Invited to Tappan Bands

Open Classroom Rehearsal
During our regular class hour, the 7th and the 8th grade
bands will have an open rehearsal (in Nov.) and 6th graders
(in Dec). We invite parents and teachers to come listen and
see their students in their band classroom as we prepare for
our Winter Concerts.
7th
8th
8th
6th
Parent Teacher Conferences

Conferences will be done in October and November this
year, please see the Thursday Thing for schedule. Feel free
to make an appointment anytime to speak with us.
Cadet Band-1Hr.
Concert Band-2
Jazz Band-4
Junior Bands
Fri., Nov. 21, 8:10 -9:08 am

Fri., Nov. 21, 9:13 -10:06 am
Fri., Nov. 21, 11:09 am -11:34 pm
Thu., Dec 11, (2 different classes)
3rd Hr - 10:20 -11:04 am
7th Hr - 2:10 -2:56 pm
Tappan Winter Evening Concerts
7th Gr. Cadet Band: Wed., December 10th , both 7:30 p.m.
8th Gr. Concert + Jazz Bands: Wednesday, December 17th
6th Gr. Junior Band: Wednesday, January 21st @ 7:30 p.m.
*Remember Our Concert Attire Includes:

White blouse or collared shirt (gentlemen with ties) and
black pants or skirt, socks, and shoes. Shop early!
*Students are generally asked to report at 6:45 pm.
All State Honors Band:

7th & 8th Graders Only
This is an optional activity but we strongly encourage all

students to consider participating. A registration form and
fee are due to Mr. Smith or Mr. Beery on or before Friday,
Oct. 31st. We recommend that solos be limited to those
students who take lessons or get extra help. *Extra credit
will be awarded for all those who participate. All students
are responsible for their own transportation to and from the
event, held on Saturday, February 7th, at Franklin High
School in Livonia. (More information to come.)
Basic Solo and Ensemble Rules
you must play for at least 90+ seconds
solo must have piano accompanist if a piano part is
written (see professional list included)
original music (not a photocopy) must be presented
to the judge
(See website for forms and information)
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MSBOA (Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association)

has an All State Honors group forming for a January 24,
2015 concert in Grand Rapids. We have several 7th & 8th
grade students auditioning. For more information, please
go to this web site; www.msboa.org or contact us.
Applicants will audition @ Saline H.S., Oct. 25 & 26!
Tissue Box
Donations Needed for the
Band Room!!
The Tappan Bands are in need of tissue box donations for
use by over 240 students in the program. Please write your
childs name on the box before they bring it to class for 5
extra bonus points. Limit two! Thank you in advance if you
are able to donate.
*Please check and verify your accurate email address in
Power School so we may keep in touch with you!
Welcome & thank you for supporting our

Tappan Bands!!
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Frederick Smith, co-band director (smithf@aaps.k12.mi.us)

Craig Beery, co-band director (beeryc@aaps.k12.mi.us)
994-2011 ext. 35419 or 35421

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Tappan Band Newsletter

This is the fall newsletter for the Tappan Bands. Available at

Private lessons are always helpful in the advancement of our

Calendar Permission Slips Due

All 6, 7, and 8th grade band students will be given a

Do You Hear Music at Home?

You should now be hearing music at home on a regular

*How much to practice: 20-30 minutes per day, five - seven

Everyone Should Have a Name Tag?

All instruments and percussion stick bags need to have a

Orders for Tappan Band T-Shirts

Practice Club on Tuesdays, 3-4 pm

Started Oct. 4th,, 3:00 pm in the Band Area, practice alone

6th Grade Band Members Only

The 6th grade Junior Band members will be going on a field

Tappan Band Newsletter

Solo and Ensemble Festival

Solo and Ensemble Festival is an annual event sponsored by

Parents are Invited to Tappan Bands

Parent Teacher Conferences

Fri., Nov. 21, 8:10 -9:08 am

Tappan Winter Evening Concerts

*Remember Our Concert Attire Includes:

All State Honors Band:

This is an optional activity but we strongly encourage all

MSBOA (Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association)

Welcome & thank you for supporting our

Frederick Smith, co-band director (smithf@aaps.k12.mi.us)

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