Traughber JHS Band, Oswego, IL, 6th & 7th Grade Holiday Concert Info

1. A Holiday
Concert
Monday, December 16 & Tuesday, December 17, 2013
7:00 pm Traughber JHS

2. Band and School Staff
 Mrs. Rachel Maxwell, Director
 Ms. Jessica Corry, Associate Director
 Mr. Brad Rathe, Student Teacher, Elmhurst College
 Mr. Phil Beale, Percussion Specialist
 Dr. Ralph Kober, Principal
 Mrs. Rene Garren, Assistant Principal
 Miss Amy Ryan, Assistant Principal

3. It is difficult to imagine our school cafeteria as a
performance hall but that is exactly what it is.
We must make every effort to make the concert
experience rewarding for our young performers
and our audience.
To show appreciation for our young performers
and other audience members, we must strive to
be conscious of our actions in a concert setting.
Here are some points to consider as an audience
member…

4. Audience Expectations at Concerts
 The audience should
remain seated throughout
the entire performance.
 Applause is appropriate
at concerts
 Whistling, and yelling is
not appropriate in a
performance setting.
 Conversation is not
appropriate while a group
is performing.
 Small children and young
siblings are always
welcome at performances.
We would ask that you
keep younger children
seated with you at all
times. If children become
restless, you are welcome
to step out in the hallway
at appropriate times.
 Hold applause until you
are certain a selection is
over.

5. CELL PHONES AND OTHER
ELECTRONIC DEVICES!

6. Band Booster Sale Items
 Purchase a Traughber
Band SEAT CUSHION
to ease your seating!
 Extra Band T-Shirts
 $5 each
 For purchase – Please
go to the Seat Cushion
Sale table located in the
hallway

7. Stage Poinsettias for Sale
 After the Concert Come to the Stage
to pick out a plant!
 $5 Each
 Schaeffer's Greenhouse

8. Visit our website!
www.traughberband.weebly.com

9. Sign up for our Text Alerts
Join Our Text Message Alert System
Join via SMS by texting:
@Traughberband2011 to 23559
@Traughberband2012 to 23559
@Traughberband2013 to 23559
This service is through Celly, which has a one-way sms alert system that
is safe for students to subscribe!
For additional information see www.cel.ly/

10. Follow us on Twitter!
@traughberband

11. Acknowledgments
 Thank you to the Traughber custodial staff for setting
up and tearing down the equipment needed for the
concert.
 Thank you to the Traughber students, parents, and
administration for the tremendous support you have
given to the band program.

12. Concepts & Curricular Skills
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Stage Presence
Attitude
Confidence
Appearance
Posture & Position
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Rhythm
Accuracy
Tempi
Steady Pulse
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Pitch
Accuracy
Intonation of Unisons
Intonation of Chords
Sound Quality
Tone Quality is:
Natural
Characteristic Sound
Free of Tension
Has Energy
Has Control
Blend

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Technical Accuracy
Technique
Attacks
Accents
Articulation
Missed Notes
Challenge of Music
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Musicianship
Correct Style Application
Appropriate Repertoire
Balance
Expression
Artistry
Nuances
Sense of Ensemble
Communicating with
Purpose

14. Concepts & Curricular Skills
 Dynamics
 Breath Management
 Use of Full Range
 Phrasing
(pp-ff)
 Use of Subtle Dynamic
Changes
 Supports Tone
 Carefully Planned and
Executed

15. MUSIC
MAKES
A
DIFFERENCE
IN THE
LIVES OF CHILDREN!