THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA OUTREACH HONOR

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1 B ND Administrators/Principals: PLEASE FORWARD TO YOUR BAND TEACHER. IF THERE IS NO BAND PROGRAM, PLEASE MAKE THIS INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS IN GRADES 6-9. MANY THANKS! Dear Administrators, Band Directors, and Private Teachers: The University of Arizona Fred Fox School of Music is pleased to offer outstanding Southern Arizona student musicians the opportunity to participate in an enriching semester with the UA Outreach Honor Band. This Saturday-morning concert band is open to motivated band students in grades 6 through 9 by audition-only each semester. Please give interested students a copy of the attached flier, or please forward this to a music teacher or parent who might be interested. REGISTRATION Register here: Auditions will be held at UA Fred Fox School of Music in Room 170 on Saturday, September 10, 2016 at 8:00 A.M. We will put on an outstanding concert for the public at the end of the semester in beautiful Crowder Hall at the U of A on December 10, AUDITION INFORMATION All musicians (new and returning) must complete the on-line application from the link above prior to the audition date in order to be considered for membership in the UA Outreach Honor Band. My goal is that no student be turned away who is capable, so please make sure that all potential members prepare adequately for their auditions. Membership and chair placement is based on the following: Results of a placement audition: playing a prepared piece of the student s choice (30-60 seconds), sight-reading, minimum 2 octave chromatic scale (starting on any note), and major scales up to 3 flats and 3 sharps (in the instruments key, not transposed) Instrumentation balance/needs FEES Semester tuition is due at the first rehearsal after auditions to cover the cost of new music, rehearsal facilities fees, concert hall fees, concert programs, and staff. The registration fee must be paid in the form of check or money order only, made out to The University of Arizona. Tax Credit and parent group funds may also be used to cover student registration fees. Costs for student members per semester are: $85 for new members $75 for returning members $65 per student for families with more than one child in the band I look forward to another rewarding semester for the UA Outreach Honor Band. Do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you for being interested in this program to enrich our band students musicianship! Sincerely, Dr. Karin K. Nolan Assistant Professor of Music Education Coordinator of Outreach Band, Fred Fox School of Music Coordinator of Field Experiences, UA College of Fine Arts Enclosures: Directors Packet with Outreach Honor Band Fliers and Schedule

2 B ND THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA B ND Open to advanced band musicians in grades 6-9. Rehearsals are on Saturday mornings at the U of A School of Music. Open to advanced band musicians in grades 6-9. Rehearsals are on Saturday mornings at the U of A School of Music. Receive weekly sectionals with a master musician on your instrument Work with multiple conductors on incredible band music Play a concert in the beautiful Crowder Hall each semester Receive tuition discounts for returning students and families with multiple children attending Interact with the best young musicians in Southern Arizona Receive weekly sectionals with a master musician on your instrument Work with multiple conductors on incredible band music Play a concert in the beautiful Crowder Hall each semester Receive tuition discounts for returning students and families with multiple children attending Interact with the best young musicians in Southern Arizona Tuition for the semester is only $85 for new members. This is the most affordable honor band and musical experience in Tucson! Auditions occur in September for Fall and February for Spring. Please register online now: Tuition for the semester is only $85 for new members. This is the most affordable honor band and musical experience in Tucson! Auditions occur in September for Fall and February for Spring. Please register online now: To receive more information, please contact: Dr. Karin Nolan, Coordinator of Outreach Band To receive more information, please contact: Dr. Karin Nolan, Coordinator of Outreach Band

3 Outreach Band Auditions Fall Semester: Saturday, September 10, 2016 at 8:00 AM Spring Semester: Saturday, February 11, 2017 at 8:00 AM Students should practice scales and a solo passage of their choice to be prepared for this audition. Most students who can read music, play rhythms accurately, and produce a good solid tone on their instrument are accepted into the group. We want to keep the musicianship level high in this group, so beginning students, those who cannot read music, or those who have too many conflicts on Saturday mornings may not be accepted but should still audition. Students check in outside the U of A Fred Fox School of Music Room 170 starting at 8:00 AM on audition day (see above for dates). Students assemble instruments and warm up in room 170 until 8:45 AM. Each audition lasts approximately 3-5 minutes and will consist of the following: o 2 major scales (extra points for playing scales 2-octaves), selected from: Eb, Bb, F, C, G, D, or A Major (not transposed) o chromatic scale (at least two octaves, starting on any note) o student s prepared piece/solo (approx seconds; music can be ANYTHING that the student has prepared, such as an etude, previous band music, passage from a method book or a solo book, etc.) o sight reading passage (provided by the coach at the audition) Any student who misses the audition or arrives too late may not be selected for the group or may be placed at the end of the section, at the director s discretion and depending on instrument needs. Within a couple of days, students and parents will be notified of results via . Any student that is accepted in the group should plan on arriving for the first rehearsal the following Saturday with their instruments, pencils, and payment for the semester (check or money order only made out to "The University of Arizona"). Please see fees below: o New Member: $85 o Returning Member: $75 o Member with a sibling also in the group: $65 Example of score sheet: Criteria: Scale 1: Points possible: Student 1: 10 (1 octave) 15 (2 octaves) Scale 2: 10 (1 octave) 15 (2 octaves) Chrom. Scale 2 octaves Prepared solo piece Sight reading: Pitch Accuracy (fingerings, partials) Sight reading: Rhythm Sight reading musicality (style, dynamics) Overall tone quality General Positive Attitude TOTAL

4 University of Arizona Outreach Honor Band PARENT INFORMATION PAGE Rehearsals are held on Saturdays at the UA Fred Fox School of Music in Room 170. Students need to be ready to play by 8:45 A.M. Doors will be open by 8:30 A.M. Rehearsals end promptly at 11:15 A.M. Attendance is taken at the beginning of each rehearsal. Participation Fees: a. New Student - first semester of membership $85.00 first semester b. Returning Students one semester membership or more $75.00 each semester c. Families with more than one child participating $65.00 per child/semester Families may pay by check or money order (made out to "The University of Arizona"). Fees are due at the first rehearsal during check-in. We cannot handle credit card payments. Fees are due at the first rehearsal after auditions during check-in. Attendance: a. Attendance will be taken at the beginning of each rehearsal. b. If a student is absent for more than two rehearsals, he/she will forfeit his/her membership in the group without a refund and will not be permitted to participate in the concert at the end of the semester. Students who have a conflict with a school music activity will be excused. Family emergencies are also excusable. Please stay in contact with the director if issues arise. c. Please contact Dr. Nolan in advance of the absence, if possible. Absences without a notice will be counted as unexcused. Responsibilities: a. This is an HONOR band. Therefore, each student is responsible to practice the music and learn his/her parts to the best of his/her ability. b. At all rehearsals, students are expected to bring an instrument, music, and a pencil. Percussionists are expected to provide their own sticks and mallets. c. Participants are expected to take care of the music issued to them. You may mark your music in pencil, but NEVER in ink, pen, or other marker. d. To Be On Time Is To Be Late! Please be in your seat and ready to play by 8:45 A.M. for warmup and attendance. Doors open at 8:30 A.M. e. There is no food, gum, or drinks (except water) allowed in the rehearsal room. f. For the concert, wear the correct formal concert dress (all black or black bottoms/white top). Parents: a. Please read this document over with your child so that there is a clear understanding of his/her responsibilities. b. If your child has a medical condition we should know about, please make us aware of the situation. c. All rehearsals are open to parents and you are always welcome to observe rehearsals. d. Remember that we rehearse on a college campus; please ensure that your child has safe transportation to and immediately from rehearsal. e. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Nolan via at:. The University of Arizona Outreach Honor Band Dr. Karin K. Nolan, Coordinator of Outreach Activities

5 B N D Fall 2016 Register online for this group at: Registration for the Outreach Honor Band (OHB) needs to be received by the Thursday prior to placement auditions. All rehearsals will be held in The University of Arizona Fred Fox School of Music room 170. Students are expected to be ready to play by 8:45 AM. Please bring an instrument, a pencil, and your registration fee to the first rehearsal ($85 per semester, $75 for returning members. Checks made out to "The University of Arizona"). Our concert will be held in Crowder Hall at The University of Arizona School of Music. The concert is free and open to the public. Fall 2016 Schedule Saturday Sept 10 Placement Auditions Room 170 8:00 AM 11:00 AM Saturday Sept 17 Tuition Due, Rehearsal Room 170 8:45 AM 11:15 AM Saturday Sept 24 Rehearsal Room 170 8:45 AM 11:15 AM Saturday Oct 1 Rehearsal Room 170 8:45 AM 11:15 AM Saturday Oct 8 Rehearsal Room 170 8:45 AM 11:15 AM Saturday Oct 15 Rehearsal Room 170 8:45 AM 11:15 AM Saturday Oct 22 Rehearsal Room 170 8:45 AM 11:15 AM Saturday Oct 29 Rehearsal Room 170 8:45 AM 11:15 AM Saturday Nov 5 Rehearsal Room 170 8:45 AM 11:15 AM Saturday Nov 12 Rehearsal Room 170 8:45 AM 11:15 AM Saturday Nov 19 Rehearsal Room 170 8:45 AM 11:15 AM Saturday Nov 26 NO REHEARSAL Thanksgiving Break Saturday Dec 3 Rehearsal Room 170 8:45 AM 11:15 AM Saturday Dec 10 Dress Rehearsal Crowder Hall 8:45 AM 11:00 AM Saturday Dec 10 Warm-Up for Concert Crowder Hall 12:30 PM Saturday Dec 10 Free Concert for Public Crowder Hall 1:00 PM The Outreach Honor Band is sponsored by The University of Arizona Department of Music Education and the UA Band Department. Contact: Dr. Karin K. Nolan, Coordinator of Outreach Activities

6 B N D Spring 2017 Register online for this group at: Registration for the Outreach Honor Band (OHB) needs to be received by the Thursday prior to placement auditions. All rehearsals will be held in The University of Arizona Fred Fox School of Music room 170. Students are expected to be ready to play by 8:45 AM. Please bring an instrument, a pencil, and your registration fee to the first rehearsal ($85 per semester, $75 for returning members. Checks made out to "The University of Arizona"). Our concert will be held in Crowder Hall at The University of Arizona School of Music. The concert is free and open to the public. Spring 2017 Schedule Saturday Feb 11 Placement Auditions Room 170 8:00 AM 11:00 AM Saturday Feb 18 Tuition Due, Rehearsal Room 170 8:00 AM 11:15 PM Saturday Feb 25 Rehearsal Room 170 8:45 AM 11:15 AM Saturday March 4 Rehearsal Room 170 8:45 AM 11:15 AM Saturday March 11 Rehearsal Room 170 8:45 AM 11:15 AM Saturday March 18 No Rehearsal (UA Spring Break) Saturday March 25 Rehearsal Room 170 8:45 AM 11:15 AM Saturday April 1 Rehearsal Room 170 8:45 AM 11:15 AM Saturday April 8 Rehearsal Room 170 8:45 AM 11:15 AM Saturday April 15 Rehearsal Room 170 8:45 AM 11:15 AM Saturday April 22 Rehearsal Room 170 8:45 AM 11:15 AM Saturday April 29 Rehearsal Room 170 8:45 AM 11:15 AM Saturday May 6 Dress Rehearsal Crowder Hall 8:45 AM 11:00 AM Saturday May 6 Warm-Up for Concert Crowder Hall 12:30 PM Saturday May 6 Free Concert for Public Crowder Hall 1:00 PM The Outreach Honor Band is sponsored by The University of Arizona Department of Music Education and the UA Band Department. Contact: Dr. Karin K. Nolan, Coordinator of Outreach Activities