Transcript Meet the Teacher

MU 17/18 – Band
TODD LIVINGSTON, DIRECTOR
About me:
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Kino Junior High, Edison Elementary, O’Connor Elementary
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7th year teaching, 4th with Mesa Public Schools
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Graduate of Mountain View HS, Arizona State University
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Other activities include:
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Mountain View HS Marching Band – woodwind instructor (year 2)
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Arizona Wind Symphony – bass/contrabass clarinet (year 3)
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Academy Drum and Bugle Corps – tour administrator (year 5)
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Arizona Band and Orchestra Directors Association – random things
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Arizona State University – teacher training
Band at Kino Junior High
…by the numbers
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MU 17/18 Hybrid class – 7th and 8th graders
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Find the curriculum at http://www.mpsaz.org/arts/music/band-programand-curriculum
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28 students – 3rd period
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6 performances per year outside of school hours (dates in
handbook)
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6 flutes, 5 clarinets, 2 saxes, 5 trumpets, 4 trombones, 1 euphonium, 5
percussionists
Skills and Grading
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1st quarter: “individual skills”
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scales, tone, rhythm, unification of counting styles
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“How are we supposed to sound in junior high?”
2nd quarter: “whole ensemble”
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balance, blend, intonation, more scales, literature, cross-curricular
connections (music history, acoustics, cultural relevance)
Grading:
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4 points every day for having: music, instrument, pencil, and a great
attitude.
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Written assignments: 10/25/40 points
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Playing assessments: 10/25/40 points
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Concerts: 150 points (includes student self-assessment)
Concert Dates
also in handbook/online
Thursday, October 8, 7:00pm (combined with Kino JH Choir)
Thursday, December 10, 6:30pm (combined with Edison ES band)
*Thursday, January 21st, 7:00pm, Westwood HS Feeder area concert
*Tuesday, January 26th, 7:00pm, Mesa HS Feeder area concert
*(Students must choose ONE to attend)
Thursday, March 3rd, 7:00pm
Tuesday, May 17th, 7:00pm
Contact me with any questions!
E-mail is best:
[email protected]