MUSIC DEPARTMENT PARENTS' MEETING

October, 7th, 7:00 p.m.

KLO Library

Our Goals Tonight: Meet Your Music Directors Brief Philosophy of the KLO Music Dept. KLO Music Department Courses Guidelines/Assessment/Curriculum A Year in Review – Traditions the Same? Different? Future Plans for KLO Music Dept Communication Fundraising

Sign up volunteers (In Room 2) – gr. 7 upon leaving; gr. 8 & 9 at end of meeting

Parent Reps for Each Grade Fundraising

EDMONTON TRIP Gr. 7 Parents May Depart from Meeting (Remember to

sign up to volunteer in Room 2)

YOUR MUSIC DIRECTORS

Mr. Tom Klassen

Mrs. Pam Samaddar

Ecole KLO Middle School Music Program Philosophy

The Ecole KLO Middle School Music Department believes that: Music is an integral part of a student’s overall

education. The KLO Music Program, grades 7-9, strives to

establish for every student a lasting relationship with music that provides satisfaction, enjoyment, and personal growth during the middle school years and throughout life. 

Students are involved in musical experiences both as music makers and as listeners. 

Ecole KLO Middle School Music Program Philosophy

The learning of music is sequential.  The curriculum is based on developing

skills in the areas of the elements of music, performing, describing, and creating. 

We recognize that students have differences in music aptitudes. 

To accommodate these differences, we emphasize that students learn by using a variety of learning modes and cognitive processes.

A comprehensive music program has many components:

meaningful music experiences develop creative abilities of each student provide a variety of music to enhance

understanding of other cultures develop basic music skills enhance learning through correlation with other

academic areas share music achievement through performances develop positive attitudes toward the art of music encourage participation and appreciation of

music as an adult

SKILLS FOR SUCCESS IN LIFE

Participating in MUSIC may not lead to a professional career, however, there are many benefits that build character and develop life skills by performing in a musical ensemble.

The following is just a small sample of SKILLS FOR LIFE!

DisciplineCommitmentResponsibilityGoal-SettingDedicationLeadership

CreativitySensitivityCommunicationTeamworkCooperation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R0JKCYZ8hngWatch “How Playing a Musical Instrument Benefits the Brain” TedEd

Band 7Periods 5, 6 & 7

Mrs. Pam SamaddarMusic Director

First Lessons’ Evening It was a huge success!

Thank you to KSS student clinicians, KSS & KLO Chris Perry – scheduling KSS students Local music stores – Valley Wind & Reed,

Wentworth KLO staff – for sharing their classrooms! Mr. Klassen – on hand for support

First Weeks of Band 7 How Did It Go?

Amazing and fun! Almost all students have learned first 5 notes As in past years, classes sound strong only playing less

than a month. Sectional rehearsals about every 2 weeks, rotating

Details for Grade 7 Program are outlined in our Band 7 Handbook & Mrs. Samaddar’s website

http:pamsamaddar.weebly.com

Choir 7-9

Band 8

Band 9

Jazz

Mr. KlassenMusic Director

M BLOCK/ CHOIR

Mrs. Samaddar (Grade 7) Mr. Klassen (Gr. 8 & 9

Mentor/CoachRelationship

Choral Experience

21st Century

Tools

Our Goals: To enjoy singing

together

To look for performance opportunities for service within our community

Explore a variety of repertoire

Grow our vocal talents!

KLO CHOIR

M Block(Possibly extended into lunch hours or outside timetable closer to performances)

New scheduling format this year

Honour Jazz

Band 8 & 9• They fall within the time

table this year. • There are 2 grade bands, 2

grade 9 bands• One combined grade 9 JB• One Grade 8 Honours JB on

Tuesday and Thursday morning

Our Music Learning Destination Communicated to Students in Class

I can problem solve, think critically, and make suitable decisions through my experiences in band

I can build my literacy skills in music and I can especially show my familiarity with the conventions of written music

I can connect the knowledge I gain through my experiences in music with other aspects of my life

I can show my understanding and appreciation of artistic and aesthetic expression

I can demonstrate independence, self-motivation and a positive self-image

Our Music Targets, Cont’d… I can cooperate with others to create, explore and

express music I can explore, create, and interpret self-awareness

and global understanding through the study of music and the music traditions of various cultures

I can show discipline and confidence during occasions that require focussed and sustained practice

I can appreciate the role of music in society I can explore opportunities for lifelong pursuits in

music such as in recreation, a career or as a performer or audience member

Assessment in Band 7-9 Practice Records – two components:

tracking practice & reflection

Band 7 Work Ethic Chart – specific descriptors for G, S & N

BAND 7 INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC PERFORMANCE RATING SCALE – categories: sound production, notes, rhythm, musical expression, posture/positioning, musical literacy

SMARTMUSIC A wonderful online tool that supports

students greatly with technique and repertoire

So many resources available for the entire family (method books, sight reading exercises, concert musuic, technique, choral warm ups…)

Inexpensive - $40 yearly subscription

Future Plans KLO Music Dept.

• Scheduling at all grades• Continue to grow choral

program• Establish parent booster

club for next school year.• Vote in the following:

President, Vice-President, Treasurer, Secretary, Public Relations

LET’S KEEP IN TOUCH!

Coming soon for communication! JUPITER GRADES – in midst of setting up (Samaddar & Klassen)

KLO Parent Newsletter (KLO Website) Pam Samaddar – Assessment:

Freshgrade Email:

tom.klassen@sd23.bc.ca pamela.samaddar@sd23.bc.ca

Performances Winter - December 9th (Silent Auction 6-7) Concert 7-8:15

Spring - June 15th

Other: Gr. 7 - KLO 3rd Annual Show & Share? Glenmore

FFN Choir – PAC Craft Fair Nov. 28, KGH, TBA Gr. 8 – Elementary Tours; first week of March Gr. 9 – Edmonton Trip Date: May 9th-13th, 2016

FundraisingPURDY’S

Volunteers needed to sort goods on Nov. 30, 2015.

Order deadline Nov. 16 Organizer submits order with Purdy’s on

Nov. 23 Chocolates arrive at KLO, Nov. 27 Sorting on Nov. 30 Students deliver to their folks on Dec. 1

SILENT AUCTION - WINTER CONCERT

Volunteers Needed: Going to businesses and getting nice

things to sell Setting up donations/tables in Cougar

Den after school Designing auction sheets (Mrs.

Samaddar) Supervision of tables 6-7 (supervision

during concert – KLO staff?)

Silent Auction closes at 7:00 p.m. Concert begins“Winners read out at end of concert

WINTER CONCERT DONATIONS AT THE DOOR

Concert tickets –by donation as in past years Volunteers needed for

collecting donations at gym doors

Volunteers needed for reception

ONE SPRING BOTTLE DRIVE?

Is there enough support for this to happen? Mrs. S will organizae if there is

Volunteer Sign Up In Mrs. S’s English Room

Fundraising

Sign up for volunteer “jobs” in Mrs. Samaddar’s English room

Grade 7’s Choral & Instrumental – Free to leave

Edmonton Trip Very similar to last year

3 elementary school concerts Tour of science museum? Clinic at the university West Edmonton mall Dinner theatre

Need chaperones for the trip

Thank You for Attending!Please seriously consider volunteering!

Please sign up in room 2 before you leave tonight.

We will also send out invitations to those not in attendance this evening.