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Shelly Williams
Band Teacher Related Arts Team Leader
B.S. Towson University
Continuing education at Peabody, University of Maryland, Towson University and Bowie State College

Ms. Williams has been honored as Chamber of Commerce Teacher of the Year, multiple entries in Who's Who of American Teachers,Outstanding Young Women of America.

Teaching Howard County
Children Since 1987


Welcome


    Have a great summer. 
    Winter Concert Dec. 14
    Night of the Arts Jan. 14
    Spring Concert June 1
    Music in the Parks May 15
    
    

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Course Overview


    Mount View Middle School’s band program is a comprehensive program that performs at the highest conceivable level of quality. 
    	
    	In band we are in an evolutionary process.  No matter how good you are, you can always improve. As students develop, this evolution will mean many changes.  For me, change is not perceived as a stressful crisis, but rather as an opportunity for exciting growth, and I encourage students and parents to view it similarly.  My primary objective is to prepare each student musician to appreciate music as a performer and listener.  Helping students develop adequate musical skills and promoting growth in musical understanding and appreciation are two of the most important factors in obtaining this objective.  In accordance with this goal, instrumental music is taught so as to develop in each student:
    	
    	
    - ABILITY TO PERFORM ON A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT.
    	
    - ABILITY TO PERSEVERE IN MUSICAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS,  WORKING INDIVIDUALLY OR WITH AN ENSEMBLE.
    
    - AESTHETIC SATISFACTION,  SENSITIVITY TO BEAUTY RESULTING IN  EMOTIONAL RESPONSIVENESS TO THE ARTS.
    
    - APPRECIATION AND UNDERSTANDING OF QUALITY IN ALL TYPES OF  MUSIC AND ITS PERFORMANCE.
    
    - DESIRE AND ABILITY TO HELP PERPETUATE THE CULTURAL  ASSETS OF SOCIETY.
    
    - LASTING INTEREST IN MUSIC WHICH WILL DEVELOP DURING THE PERIOD OF FORMAL EDUCATION AND BEYOND,  SO THAT MUSIC WILL BECOME A  FIRMLY ESTABLISHED FACET OF DAILY LIVING.
    
    - INTEREST IN THE CREATIVE POSSIBILITIES IN MUSIC WHICH WILL ENCOURAGE A CONTINUOUS EXPLORATION IN THIS PROCESS.
    
    - SENSITIVITY TO AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE BASIC ELEMENTS OF MUSIC:  TONE,  MELODY,  RHYTHM,  HARMONY,  AND FORM
    


Grading Policy


    GRADING POLICY
    
    “DUE TO THE NATURE OF BAND AS A PERFORMANCE CLASS, ALL STUDENTS MUST BE SUCCESSFUL!  D” AND “E” WORK IS UNACCEPTABLE AND MUST BE MADE UP. 
    
    UNEXCUSED ABSENCE FROM A CONCERT  OR EVENING REHEARSAL WILL RESULT IN A  LOSS OF TWO LETTER GRADES FOR THE QUARTER
    
    FACTORS WHICH MAKE UP A GRADE
    
    *  GRADING POLICY
    
    “DUE TO THE NATURE OF BAND AS A PERFORMANCE CLASS, ALL STUDENTS MUST BE SUCCESSFUL!  D” AND “E” WORK IS UNACCEPTABLE AND MUST BE MADE UP. 
    
    UNEXCUSED ABSENCE FROM A CONCERT  OR EVENING REHEARSAL WILL RESULT IN A  LOSS OF TWO LETTER GRADES FOR THE QUARTER
    
    FACTORS WHICH MAKE UP A GRADE
    
    * Participation
    	Attitude is the single greatest factor that will determine the musical success of any individual.  
    	
    	In general an “A” student shows positive leadership and interest in assisting rehearsal procedures.  
    	
    He or she shows independence and resourcefulness in assisting rehearsal procedures.  	
    	He or she is self-disciplined, punctual, dependable and cooperative.  
    	
    	The “A” student has outstanding progress in self-improvement through constant individual practice and ensemble participation.  
    	
    	In summation, the student cares deeply, wants to succeed, and demonstrates 	this through quality work.
    
    *  Demonstrated Performance
    	How well a student plays compared to their ability.  Letter grades are given.
    *  Playing Tests
    	Grades are given on performance of assigned material with the following criteria:
    	
      A- The best conceivable performance of the material.  Careful attention was given to style, phrasing, tempo, articulation, tone, and intonation.
    						
      B- A good performance of the assigned material.  All rhythms and notes are correct but 	some limited problems on additional musical factors.
    
      C-A fair performance of the assigned material.  Some problems on notes and rhythms
    
       D or E Unacceptable performance.  Little or no work done.  Must be brought up to  level to continue in the performing ensemble. 
    
    *  Practice
    	A grade based on how many minutes of home practice per week.
    	100 min.   = A		80-99 min.   = B		60-79 min.   = C
    
    *  Written Work
    	Written work including tests,and quizzes.
    						
    GRADING POLICY
    
    “DUE TO THE NATURE OF BAND AS A PERFORMANCE CLASS, ALL STUDENTS MUST BE SUCCESSFUL!  D” AND “E” WORK IS UNACCEPTABLE AND MUST BE MADE UP. 
    
    UNEXCUSED ABSENCE FROM A CONCERT  OR EVENING REHEARSAL WILL RESULT IN A  LOSS OF TWO LETTER GRADES FOR THE QUARTER
    
    FACTORS WHICH MAKE UP A GRADE
    
    * Participation
    	Attitude is the single greatest factor that will determine the musical success of any individual.  
    	
    	In general an “A” student shows positive leadership and interest in assisting rehearsal procedures.  
    	
    He or she shows independence and resourcefulness in assisting rehearsal procedures.  	
    	He or she is self-disciplined, punctual, dependable and cooperative.  
    	
    	The “A” student has outstanding progress in self-improvement through constant individual practice and ensemble participation.  
    	
    	In summation, the student cares deeply, wants to succeed, and demonstrates 	this through quality work.
    
    *  Demonstrated Performance
    	How well a student plays compared to their ability.  Letter grades are given.
    *  Playing Tests
    	Grades are given on performance of assigned material with the following criteria:
    	
      A- The best conceivable performance of the material.  Careful attention was given to  style, phrasing, tempo, articulation, tone, and intonation.
    						
    B- 	A good performance of the assigned material.  All rhythms and notes are correct but some limited problems on additional musical factors.
    
    C-	A fair performance of the assigned material.  Some problems on notes and rhythms
    
    D or E	Unacceptable performance.  Little or no work done.  Must be brought up to  level to continue in the performing ensemble. 
    
    *  Practice
    	A grade based on how many minutes of home practice per week.
    	100 min.   = A		80-99 min.   = B		60-79 min.   = C
    
    *  Written Work
    	Written work including tests,and quizzes.
    						
    Participation
    	Attitude is the single greatest factor that will determine the musical success of any individual.  
    	
    	In general an “A” student shows positive leadership and interest in assisting rehearsal procedures.  
    	
    He or she shows independence and resourcefulness in assisting rehearsal procedures.  	
    	He or she is self-disciplined, punctual, dependable and cooperative.  
    	
    	The “A” student has outstanding progress in self-improvement through constant individual practice and ensemble participation.  
    	
    	In summation, the student cares deeply, wants to succeed, and demonstrates 	this through quality work.
    
    *  Demonstrated Performance
    	How well a student plays compared to their ability.  Letter grades are given.
    *  Playing Tests
    	Grades are given on performance of assigned material with the following criteria:
    	
      A- The best conceivable performance of the material.  Careful attention was given to  style, phrasing, tempo, articulation, tone, and intonation.
    						
    B- A good performance of the assigned material.  All rhythms and notes are correct but some limited problems on additional musical factors.
    
    C-A fair performance of the assigned material.  Some problems on notes and rhythms
    
    D or E	Unacceptable performance.  Little or no work done.  Must be brought up to  level to continue in the performing ensemble. 
    
    *  Practice
    	A grade based on how many minutes of home practice per week.
    	100 min.   = A		80-99 min.   = B		60-79 min.   = C
    
    *  Written Work
    	Written work including tests,and quizzes.
    						
    


Assignments


    All band students should be filling out their practice chart and showing it to Ms. Williams at their weekly sectional.
    
    Symphonic Band has their assessment March 10 at Hammond High School. We leave Mount View at 4 PM
    
    Two night rehearsals, Feb. 18 and March 2 7-8:30 PM
    

    MONDAY SECTIONALS Symphonic Band members should be practicing at least 20 minutes per day on the adjudication music. 7th grade flutes and oboe Unit 8 in new book 8th grade flutes and oboe Unit 8 in Step by Step 6th grade flutes Lesson 8 in book 6th grade clarinets Lesson 5 in book All students should practice their scales daily

    TUESDAY SECTIONALS Practice at least 20 minutes 5 days per week Symphonic Band should practice adjudication music 7th grade trumpets and horns Unit 11 Basic Training Course 4-6 8th grade trumpets and horns Unit 12 Step by SteP 6th grade trumpets Unit 9 in new book 6th grade saxes Unit 8 All students should be practicing their scales every day.

    WEDNESDAY SECTIONALS Practice at least 20 minutes per day 5 days a week Symphonic Band members should be working exclusively on adjudication music 7th grade clarinets and saxes Unit 8 in Step by Step 8th grade clarinets and saxes Unit 13 Step by Step 6th grade horns Unit 7 All students should practice scales every day.

    THURSDAY SECTIONALS Practice at least 20 minutes per day 5 days a week. 7th grade percussion #17 Podemski book review scales also bell lesson 4-8 8th grade low brass Unit 8 Step by Step 6th grade low brass Unit 9 Percussion 6th grade Unit 14 All students should be practicing scales daily

    All band students must practice at least 20 minutes per day at least 5 days a week. Symphonic Band should be practicing adjudication music. FRIDAY SECTIONALS 7th grade Concert Band Unit 9 MEMORIZE SCALES 7th grade low brass unit 3 in new book 8th grade percussion #29 in Podemski Tubas Unit 14 in lesson book All students should be practicing scales daily.




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