Welcome to the F.M.S. Instrumental Music Department!
Thank you for visiting at incoming 7th grade open house!
Here is the PDF handout about our program, how to take band or orchestra and still take an elective. YOU CAN TAKE BAND/ORCHESTRA AND TAKE AN ELECTIVE.
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The Frost Band Concert: make up date is Thursday December 21 7:00pm.
Follow our calendar:
Fill out an ICHAT: If you think that you will be participating in any of our Frost music events, or other events in the district, please fill out an ICHAT form online. Here is the link: CLICK HERE
Order a tuner!
Reverb Chromatic clip on tuner: LT-21
$5
https://reverb.com/news/reverb-tuner-faq - Information
Order forms in classroom.
Reverb Chromatic clip on tuner: LT-21
$5
https://reverb.com/news/reverb-tuner-faq - Information
Order forms in classroom.
Communication is key in our music department. We have many performances, rehearsals, turn in dates, testing days, and more that apply to the band, the orchestra, and sometimes everyone. Please join our Facebook page, follow us on Twitter and join our E-Newsletter that is sent out once a week.
This is the method books we will be using for the following ensembles:
Concert Band:
- Essential Elements for Band book 1 (for your student's instrument)
- Essential Elements for Band book 2 (for your student's instrument)
- Warm Up: Concert Band Play along recording
Symphonic Band:
- Essential Elements for Band Book 2 (for your student's instrument)
- Essential Elements Techniques for Band (for your student's instrument)
Orchestra:
Orchestra Warm Up mp3
- Essential Elements for Strings Book 1 (for your student's instrument)
- - Expressive Techniques for Orchestra Brungard, Alexander, Dackow & Anderson - Tempo Press
Must be purchased by director. Cost $10
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NOTE Identification:
TREBLE CLEF: http://www.musictheory.net/exercises/note/brwyryyyyyyfyy
ALTO CLEF: www.musictheory.net/exercises/note/rfwyryyyyyyfyy
BASS CLEF: www.musictheory.net/exercises/note/ngwyryyyyyyfyy
TUBA: www.musictheory.net/exercises/note/ndxyryyyyyyfyy
TREBLE CLEF: http://www.musictheory.net/exercises/note/brwyryyyyyyfyy
ALTO CLEF: www.musictheory.net/exercises/note/rfwyryyyyyyfyy
BASS CLEF: www.musictheory.net/exercises/note/ngwyryyyyyyfyy
TUBA: www.musictheory.net/exercises/note/ndxyryyyyyyfyy
Welcome to our instrumental music program at Frost Middle School. We strive for excellence with all of our students. Our program has over 200 students in 7th and 8th grade that take part in one or more of our 5 scheduled ensembles. We are a class A school according to the Michigan School Band and Orchestra Association. Our ensembles perform all over our city of Livonia, and have traveled to various colleges such as Wayne State University, University of Michigan, and Eastern Michigan University. Students in our program have a family oriented approach to our classroom atmosphere. Students coming into the program are at many different levels of playing ability. Our goal is to take each student and educate them to reach their full potential as a musician and student. There are many opportunities available throughout the year for students to take part in various musical experiences and grow as musicians and music appreciators. Students will learn all styles of music, along with learning about career opportunities in music (Music Education, Performance, Engineering, Therapy, Composition).
“Music Education in the Real World”
F.M.S. Music Mission Statement
The purpose of the Frost Middle School Music program is to impart an appreciation of music to all of its members through successful study and performance. In addition, students are given the opportunity to develop the skills necessary for future life experiences and develop their knowledge of music that will prepare the student for the progression into the high school band and orchestra program.
PARENT HELP IS NEEDED!
- Photographers: Take group photos, photos during concerts, photos of students learning in the classroom.
- Video: Video tape special class sessions, concerts, rehearsals, edit and add to YouTube.
- Concert Help: Check students in, hand out programs, collect money in donations.
- Chaperones: Attend field trips, and other events and help students.
- Fundraisers: Various levels of commitment: Handle money, product pick up days, organizing events.
To sign up, please e-mail Mr. Rais at mrais@livoniapublicschools.org
PUBLICITY:
Now more than ever it is necessary to show the public how important arts education is in our community. Parents who volunteer to help with publicity will be in charge of contacting newspapers and other public venues to inform them of the great things that are happening in our band program. This is especially important during festivals (Solo and Ensemble and District Orchestra/Band), concerts, and large university trips. Invitations to our performances also must be mailed to Board of Education members and Administrative Staff at Central Office.
“Music Education in the Real World”
F.M.S. Music Mission Statement
The purpose of the Frost Middle School Music program is to impart an appreciation of music to all of its members through successful study and performance. In addition, students are given the opportunity to develop the skills necessary for future life experiences and develop their knowledge of music that will prepare the student for the progression into the high school band and orchestra program.
PARENT HELP IS NEEDED!
- Photographers: Take group photos, photos during concerts, photos of students learning in the classroom.
- Video: Video tape special class sessions, concerts, rehearsals, edit and add to YouTube.
- Concert Help: Check students in, hand out programs, collect money in donations.
- Chaperones: Attend field trips, and other events and help students.
- Fundraisers: Various levels of commitment: Handle money, product pick up days, organizing events.
To sign up, please e-mail Mr. Rais at mrais@livoniapublicschools.org
PUBLICITY:
Now more than ever it is necessary to show the public how important arts education is in our community. Parents who volunteer to help with publicity will be in charge of contacting newspapers and other public venues to inform them of the great things that are happening in our band program. This is especially important during festivals (Solo and Ensemble and District Orchestra/Band), concerts, and large university trips. Invitations to our performances also must be mailed to Board of Education members and Administrative Staff at Central Office.
