Band
Teacher: Mrs. Jenna Inscho jinscho@cdeducation.org
Welcome to the Band class at Our Lady of Peace School! I have been blessed to be a part of the Watterson Area Band Program for the past 9 years. I am a 2001 graduate of Bowling Green State University with a Bachelor of Music in Music Education and am licensed to teach any kind of music. Over the next few years, I plan to attend Capital University's Summer Master's Program to earn a Master's degree in Music Education.
My current duties include band 5-8 at Our Lady of Peace, St. Timothy, and Delaware St. Mary, as well as assisting with the Bishop Watterson High School Band. I am also one of the directors of the Watterson Area Honor Band Program. The Honor Band is made up of students from all nine Watterson feeder schools and meets one evening a week to prepare challenging music for several performance venues.
I have been married to my wonderful husband, Thad, for 9 years and we have two beautiful children; Daphne who is seven years old and in 2nd grade, and Braden who is three years old.
GENERAL INFORMATION
The Our Lady of Peace Band is part of the Watterson Area Band Program. The band is an opportunity for students in grades 5-8 to continue their music education through learning an instrument. Band students meet during their scheduled music time on Mondays and Tuesdays, and participate in two concerts at Bishop Watterson High School each year with the other feeder schools of the Watterson Area Band Program. This year’s concert dates are Thursday, December 2, 2010, and Monday, May 16, 2011, and there are three rehearsals before each concert where are nine feeder school bands combine to prepare (a sheet will go out at least a month before the scheduled dates.) The 5th grade band begins with the “instrument fittings” in May of the 4th grade year, during which time students can try out different instruments to see which suits them best. We meet during music class and perform in the two concerts at Watterson. Students in grades 6-8 may also start band, but are required to take private lessons to catch up with their classmates. The 5th grade band is referred to as Beginning Band, the 6th grade band is referred to as Intermediate Band, and the 7th and 8th grade bands combine to form the Advanced Band.
There is a fee associated with the Watterson Area Band Program of approximately $275 per year, which covers the cost of instruction and music that is supplied for the students. There are payment plans available and a student should not opt out of band due to cost. We believe that every child should have the opportunity to learn a new skill and appreciation of music. Please contact Bill Weisner at Bishop Watterson (614-268-8671) should you have any questions. A registration form will be handed out to every student who is fitted for band and should be mailed to Watterson with the first payment. I will not accept any payments.
Students are also strongly encouraged to take private lessons to develop their individual sound and performance level. Each student has a slightly different learning style and rate, and individual lessons are a great way to address any issues that might arise. Please contact me for a list of teachers in the area if you are interested.
If you have any questions or comments at any time, feel free to contact me at jinscho@cdeducation.org or at (614)268-8671 ext. 335.
Thank you for your interest in and support of the Our Lady of Peace and Bishop Watterson Area Band Programs! I look forward to another great year!
Jenna Inscho – Band Director
MUSICIAN'S PRAYER
God Bless my music, that it may glorify Your name. May using it to serve You always be my aim. Let it be a witness to Your majesty and love, and remind us that You're watching from Your throne above. Oh Lord, I ask for guidence in everything I do, and pray You'll make my music an instrument for You. Amen.
BAND CONCERT INFO
The first band concert will be on Thursday, December 2, 2010, at 7PM in the Old Gym at Watterson HS. More information on the concert rehearsals will be sent home soon!
NEWS AND NOTES
Make sure you are working on your practice charts! They are due the last Tuesday of the quarter.
BAND GRADING
WEEKLY ASSIGNMENTS
WEEK OF August 30
Gr. 5- Warm-up: This week will be going over instrument assembly, care, and maintenance. Please have your pencils and 3-ring binder by Tuesday!
Rhythms: Whole notes, half notes, quarter notes...how long are they?
Music: Basics of music reading.
Theory: Going over the basics! Lessons will be assigned weekly once the ordered books come in. You can order a book through me at any time for a discounted price (see the order form below).
Forms/Letters:
/files/forms/band/bbparentletter.doc (Beginning Band letter sent home this summer).
/files/forms/band/order-form-for-band-books.doc (book order form.)
Assembly, Care and Maintenance Sheets for each instrument are below. Click on the
correct instrument should you need a new copy.
/files/forms/band/flute-assembly-wkst.doc
/files/forms/band/clarinet-assembly-wkst.doc
/files/forms/band/saxophone-assembly-wkst.doc
/files/forms/band/trumpet-assembly-wkst.doc
/files/forms/band/trombone-assembly-wkst.doc
Gr. 6- Warm-up: New pentascales sheet!
Rhythms: Basic rhythm review using pentascales.
Music: Let's Go Band and Hang On Sloopy
Theory: Up through lesson 20 should be completed. Lesson 21 will be due next Tuesday!
Gr. 7/8- Warm-up: scales
Rhythms: Basic rhythms using scales.
Music: sightreading
Theory: Up through lesson 25 should be completed. Lesson 26 will be due next Tuesday!
PRACTICE CHARTS
Students should record their practice on the calendar below by simply marking off the days they practice. Please write/type in the amount of time practiced on those days. All practice charts are due the Tuesday before the end of the quarter, either by email or hard copy.
/files/forms/band/practice-calendar-quarter-1-olp.rtf (1st quarter practice chart.)