Entrance Procedures
What is the first thing you should grab when you enter the band room?
Music Stand, Instrument, Music
Should we have our phones out during class?
No!
What is the first thing we do at the end of class?
Put instruments away.
When is the shoe order form due?
Friday, August 14th
(This Friday!)
What is our parade tune called?
Uma Thurman
What materials do you need for class? (4)
Pencil, music stand, instrument, music binder
What should we do if we need to use the restroom?
(2 steps)
Show the hand sign for restroom!
If Ms. Hollis says yes, use the smart pass kiosk at the front of the room.
What is the second thing we do at the end of class?
Put music stands away on the cart.
When is the syllabus due?
Friday, August 14th (this Friday!)
What is Ms. Hollis's favorite drink?
Coffee!
How do we know what music to have out on our stand first?
It will be listed on the smartboard!
What could you do while Ms. Hollis is working with another section?
1. Look ahead in the music (tricky section, notes)
2. Listen to the other section and see how your part relates.
3. Go on a mental vacation!
No phones!
What is the role of the row manager?
Are they the only person who should do this job?
The row manager fixes up the rows before they leave.
No, everyone should help by fixing their own chairs.
When do I need my binder and tab dividers by?
Monday, August 17th
What foot do we march with first?
Left!
How long should it take you to get ready?
2-3 minutes tops!
We start right at 7:58 (High School)
We start right at 8:44! (Junior High)
How many reeds do you get for free from Ms. Hollis per semester?
How much do clarinet reeds cost?
How much do saxophone reeds cost?
2
$2 Clarinet
$3 Saxophone
What is the row of the stand cart manager?
Are they the only person who should do this job?
The stand cart manager ensures that the stand cart has been filled correctly and has as many stands as it can fit. The remaining stands are to be tucked in next to it.
Everyone is responsible for putting their own stand away on the rack. The manager ensures it was done properly.
Free points! But when do you think you should have Uma Thurman memorized by?
By the first parade! Ideally by the end of August.
Should we touch instruments that we do not play?
No! If you are not a percussionist, you should not touch percussion equipment. Period.
This goes for all equipment.
What does it mean when Ms. Hollis is on the podium?
It's GO TIME!
Can we eat food while Ms. Hollis teaches?
What is our new drink policy?
Do not eat during class. If you want to shove your face right before we play, that is fine. But no food in the seats unless I provide it. NO ROACHES PLZ
Sealed containers only - no spills!
Are we allowed to used the practice rooms?
YES! Please do. But notify me first.
To ensure they stay nice, these rooms may not be used without my permission.