Rotolo M.S. 8th Grade Band

If you look over to the right, you’ll notice a  page titled “Practice Journal” – this is your new best friend!  Instead of accidentally forgetting your practice journal at school or losing it among your piles of homework – you can now complete the practice journal online.

Each week, fill out this practice journal by Monday-9:00pm for 8 points.  Be sure to fully answer the narrative questions for full credit. There will be a paper practice journal available if you need it, but I highly recommend doing this one.  Feel free to come in to use our computers if you need to!

The next one is not due until Monday, Feb. 6 by 9:00pm!

The replacement assignment is here.

View, download & print the assignment below.  *Note: there are 3 versions depending on your instrument.  Assignment needs to be completed using a metronome.  A link to an online metronome can be found to the right, under “Links”.  For 10pts. extra credit, submit a video of your performance by email.  If the file is too big, post to YouTube as a private video and email the link to Mr. Ozsvath – keith.ozsvath@bps101.net.  For directions on how to do this, see the “Ask the Ninja” video below.

How to Create Private Videos in YouTube

Performance Assessment – Low Brass Version

Performance Assessment – Percussion

Performance Assessment – All other instruments

Jazz Ensemble auditions are happening on Monday, Oct. 3 from 3:30-7pm.  The Jazz Ensemble is open to 6, 7 & 8th grade music students that play saxophone, trombone, trumpet, bass, piano, and drumset.  Students have already signed-up for a short 5 minute audition with Mr. Ozsvath & Mr. Buckley.  If any student still wants to audition, it’s not too late.  Please email or see Mr. Ozsvath to set-up an audition time.

Any student that wishes to be in jazz band, but not audition, can be in the Jazz Lab band.  Both the Jazz Lab & Jazz Ensemble perform throughout the year at RMS and in the local community.  Jazz Lab rehearses on Tuesday morning at 7am & the Jazz Ensemble rehearses on Wednesday mornings at 7am.

Performances this year include the Jazz Coffeehouse (with Haines & Geneva middle schools), Jazz on the Plaz, All-City Jazz Concert, End-of-the-Year Jazz Gala, and the amazingly fun performance at Luigi’s Pizza & Fun Center complete with pizza, laser tag, and arcade games.

• Good Luck to all of our students auditioning for the IMEA District 9 Honor Band tomorrow at Yorkville M.S.  This is some of the most challenging music these students have had to learn.  They have all improved from the practice and preparation!

8th Grade - Nolan Adams, Addison Alley, Billy Bernadoni, Sam Chen, Haley Grizzel, Diane Kazlauski, Amanda Maher, Anais Peterson, Misha Shiltsev, Jacob Stough, Samantha Walter, Ben Zinser, Rebekah Oakley

7th Grade - Alen Batek, Amber Bowman, Becca Cox, Robbie DiCosola, Sarah Henry, Elizabeth Keppel, Julia Lekander, Scott Lillig, Celia Milane

• The 8th Graders took another 6 Second Playing Test today & did great!  The average score was 97%.  These playing assessments are given about once-a-week and can range from playing a scale to playing a short selection from their band music.
• BLAST! tickets will be arriving soon.  There are 114 students & family members going to see this highly entertaining show on October 15th at the Paramount Theatre.  We will send home the BLAST! tickets with your child when they arrive.
• Also on October 15, 6 RMS teachers along with Mr. Ozsvath will be running in the Men’s Health Urbanathlon in Chicago.  Teams of 3 runners will each complete a 5K run along with many obstacles to navigate through.  You can check out the Urbanthlon website for pictures and other information about this fun event.

Have a great weekend everyone!  Here are a few important reminders……

1.  Practicing should be happening at home!

• 8th graders need to memorize all of Batavia Loyalty.  There is a memorization quiz on Tuesday 9/6 for measures 1-36
• Concert B Flat Major Scale Quiz on Tuesday 9/6 (Foundations Book page 10)
• Practicing should focus on learning the task rather than practicing a certain amount of time.

2.  If your child needs to order a replacement Essential Elements Book for band lessons, please do so by Wednesday 9/7

• Call Ellman’s 630-355-5880 or order online or from any local band instrument store

3.  Students doing Color Guard for the Homecoming Parade need to start learning the routine on YouTube (it’s a private link). Students should bring a practice flag home.

4.  Jazz Band Help Session for all 7/8 band students starts on Tuesday 9/6 at 7:00am.

• All interested students will receive music at this first meeting. We have 4 help sessions intended to teach 2 jazz tunes, basic jazz style, and prepare students wishing to audition for the Jazz Ensemble on Oct. 3rd.

5.  New Dates: please make sure you have the correct dates for the Homecoming Parade – 9/21, All-City Jazz – 2/27, All-City Band 3/12

6.  BLAST! show ticket orders are due on Friday, 9/16

Take a look at today’s presentation!  Use your mouse or SPACEBAR to advance the slides.

We had a GREAT first day in band.  Tomorrow we will review podium procedures, take a short Get To Know You Survey, and start playing our instruments.  Every student received an info packet with a syllabus, calendar, and forms to turn-in today.  If you need more copies, go here.  ALL GREEN FORMS ARE DUE BY FRIDAY, SEPT. 2!

IT’S NOT TOO LATE! Due to the overwhelming response to the Encore Music Camp we have extended registration to SUNDAY, JUNE 19TH!  Please turn in the registration form to the Batavia Park District this week to get in on the fun! (you may no longer register online – must be done in person)

Download the Encore Camp 2011 Registration Forms

Read all about it here – from Freakonomics

Start here!  Push play.

Then, click on each video below to complete the assignment during class.

Virtual Concert Assignment

Virtual Concert Assignment page 2

1.  Godzilla Eats Las Vegas

2. Reverberations – Univ. of Georgia Honor Band

3. Reverberations – Clarksville M.S.

4. Alien Visitors

On March 29, the Joseph Whytko Saxophone Quartet is giving a FREE concert at Vandercook College of Music.  They are “a uniquely versatile ensemble.  The Whytko Saxophone Quartet treats audiences to exciting programming in a wide variety of musical styles.” Vandercook College is at 3140 South Federal Street, Chicago, Illinois.  There is free parking too!  For more information, download the Wytko Sax Quartet Brochure