Liam Callan

2/11/2016
Schedule:
8 periods of 80 minutes each, 4 per day
Each day has a period set (e.g. Odd days, 1,3,5,7 / Even days 2,4,6,8)

Each sequential day will cycle down the schedule

Here is an example of the schedule of the school

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday

Hour Day1 Day 2 Day3 Day4 Day5
8:10-9:30 1 2 3 4 5
9:40- 11:00 3 4 5 6 7
12:00-1:20 5 6 7 8 1
1:40-3:00 7 8 1 2 3

Band Classes:
Band programme has 2 general admittance classes and 2 audition only classes in
curriculum.

Beginner band (Period 4)

Smaller lab like class designed for new instrumentalists and those beginning new
instruments. Average work load outside of class.
2 concerts per year
Winter Concert (Small Set)
End of Year Concert (Full Set)

Concert band (period 6)

Large 30-40 person ensemble designed for the advancing instrumentalist. Students must
have at least 1 year of experience on their instruments. Average workload outside of
class.
3 concerts per year
Winter Concert (Full Set)
End of Year Concert (Full Set)
Fine Arts Collaboration Night (Small Set)
Sample repertoire could include:
G.Holst: Suite No.1 in E-flat
J.B.Chance: Variations on a Korean Folk Song
F.Ticheli: Loch Lomond (Collaboration with Wind Ensemble)
Audition groups:

Wind Ensemble (Period 1)

Small chamber ensemble (15-20 person) designed for advanced instrumentalists who
pursue musical advancement passionately both in class and privately. Heavy workload
outside of class. Class involves several additional performances a year and additional
rehearsals after school occasionally.
At least four concerts per year (additional if hired for private events)
Winter Concert (Full Set)
End of Year Concert (Full Set)
Fine Arts Collaboration Night (Small Set)
Chamber Group Showcase (Full Set)
Sample repertoire could include:
F.Mendelssohn: Overture for Band, Op.24
P.Grainger: Lincolnshire Posy
D.Shostakovich: Festive Overture
G. Holst: Suite No. 2 in F
F.Ticheli: Loch Lomond (Collaboration with Concert Band)

Jazz Band (Period 3)

Small ensemble (10-20 person) designed for the advanced instrumentalist who has a
vested interest in exploring jazz music in ensemble. Heavy workload outside of class.
Class involves several additional performances a year, both on and off campus, and
occasional after school rehearsals.
At least five concerts per year (additional if hired for private events)
Winter Concert (Full Set)
End of Year Concert (Full Set)
Fine Arts Collaboration Night (Small Set)
Chamber Group Showcase (Full Set)
Jazz Night Gala (Full two hour show & department fundraiser)
Sample repertoire could include:
C. Mingus: Moanin
D. Ellington/B.Strayhorn: Take the A Train
C.Basie: Moten Swing

Band Class adjustments for change in size of programme:

Numbers drop = Wind ensemble cut, concert band expands in size and/or jazz band is
moved to extra curricular activity and restructured as a larger big band style ensemble.
Orchestra Classes (Separate teacher, shared rehearsal space):

String Orchestra (Period 5)

Medium sized 15-30 person ensemble designed for the advancing strings player. Students
must have at least 1 year of experience on their instruments. Most students entering this
class will have matriculated from the middle school strings programme which is designed
for beginners Average workload outside of class.
3 concerts per year
Winter Concert (Full Set)
End of Year Concert (Full Set)
Fine Arts Collaboration Night (Small Set)
Sample repertoire could include:
P.Tchaikovsky/arr. Cerulli: 1812 Overture Highlights
L.Bernstein/ arr. Bulla: America (from West Side Story)
G.Holst: Rhapsody on a Theme

Select Chamber Group (Period 7)

Small chamber ensemble (10-15 person) designed for advanced strings players who
pursue musical advancement passionately both in class and privately. Heavy workload
outside of class. Class involves several additional performances a year and additional
rehearsals after school occasionally.
At least four concerts per year (additional if hired for private events)
Winter Concert (Full Set)
End of Year Concert (Full Set)
Fine Arts Collaboration Night (Small Set)
Chamber Group Showcase (Full Set)
Sample repertoire could include:
N.Rimsky-Korsakov/arr. T.Parrish: Dance of the Tumblers
G.P.Telemann: Don Quixote Suite
A.Dvorak/ arr. D.B.Monday: New World Symphony

Net total student population in band classes 65 +/-5

Net total student population in Orchestra classes 35 +/-5

Budget:

1. Instrument purchase (Average lifespan of instrument 7 years)

a. Band 2-3 new instruments per year
b. Orchestra 1-2 new instruments per year
2. Repair Budget
a. Piano tuning
b. Percussion repair
c. School owned instruments:
Orchestra Wind Percussion
10 Violins 5 Trumpets 1 Bass Drum
7 Violas 2 Cornets 2 Snare Drums
5 Cellos 3 Flugelhorns 1 Drum Kit
3 Basses 2 Trigger Trombones Collection of Aux Perc
1 Bass Trombone 1 Five Octave Marimba
3 Single Wind Trombone 1 Four Octave Vibraphone
2 Euphoniums 1 Set of Timpani
7 Clarinets 1 Set of Cymbals
7 Flutes
1 Bassoon
1 Oboe
2 Tubas
25 String Instruments 36 Wind Instruments

Recruiting and Retention:

Recruiting students would be largely built from retaining students rising from
middle schools programme. Communication with middle school instrumental teachers is
key. Also setting up visits to the middle school with select high school groups for small
concerts, or to have high school students sit in rehearsal with middle schoolers.
Recruiting new students will be achievable through a combination of positive
programme reputation, accessible ensembles for new or advancing instrumentalists, and
student outreach.
Reputation in the student body is built by satisfied students spreading word to
their peers that band is indeed a fun place to be. Reputation is also developed by the
product that the instrumental groups put out at various on campus performances that the
student body will see.
One thing that I believe is very important, even in the high school band
programme is a beginner band class. Many students may see a performance or hear about
the programme and want to join band, but in many schools theres no longer an entry
level class for students interested in playing a traditional wind instrument.

Fundraising:
 Funds beyond the schools provision would be fundraised through a couple of
events. The largest fundraiser would be the annual Jazz Night Gala. A 3 hour catered
dinner and show put on by the Jazz Band, the Jazz Singers (choral). Chamber Strings
would play the cocktail hour before the dinner, and Jazz Band and Singers would
alternate small sets, with a few large collaboration pieces. Tickets for this event would be
sold to parents/teachers/administrators.
Other fund raisers could include involve traditional bake sales, or asking for
donations at school concerts.