Welcome to Middle School Band!
Welcome to the Young Achievers Christian Academy Marching Warriors Band! We are thrilled to have your student join us for what promises to be an exciting and rewarding year in middle school band. Our band program is designed to foster musical growth, teamwork, and discipline while creating unforgettable experiences for our students.
Grading and Assessments
This year, grades in band will be primarily performance-based. Students will be assessed on:
We will be playing out of the Standard of Excellence beginner books for music theory and using various worksheets to sharpen skills. Your student’s development as a musician is our top priority, and we encourage consistent practice at home. Practice time will be logged and graded, as this is an essential part of our learning process.
You can purchase the Standard of Excellence beginner books from Amazon. Please order book 1 of the instrument that your band member is playing for this academic year.
- Performances: Participation and performance quality in scheduled events.
- In-Class Playing Quizzes: Regular quizzes will be conducted to monitor progress and reinforce learning.
- New Music and Theory: Students will learn new pieces and engage in music theory studies.
We will be playing out of the Standard of Excellence beginner books for music theory and using various worksheets to sharpen skills. Your student’s development as a musician is our top priority, and we encourage consistent practice at home. Practice time will be logged and graded, as this is an essential part of our learning process.
You can purchase the Standard of Excellence beginner books from Amazon. Please order book 1 of the instrument that your band member is playing for this academic year.
Practice Expectations
We only have about 7 hours a week to work with your beginning band student during school hours, so home practice is critical to their success. To supplement our in-school practice time, after-school practice sessions will be held on Wednesdays and Fridays from 3:00 PM to 5:30 PM. Practice logs will be used to monitor progress and will contribute to your child’s grade. Everything we do this fall is in preparation for the exciting events in the spring. Your support in ensuring consistent practice at home is invaluable.
Upcoming Performances and Events
We have several exciting events planned for this year:
- Langston University Homecoming Parade: October 19th
- Christmas Concert: Date to be announced
- End-of-Year Floor Show Battle of the Bands: Details to come
Fundraising Efforts
To fund our trips and activities, we will be conducting several fundraisers throughout the year.
Band Donations
For direct band donations, we accept Cash, Check, or Cashapp ( $YacaWarriorBand ). Please include the band member you are donating on behalf of and your email address in the note field for confirmation of receipt. We will send your receipt with a thank you note for all monetary donations.
Emergency Contact Form
If you wish to submit a paper copy of this form, please download the form below and submit it to the band director. A copy will be place in both the school files as well as the directors files.
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Current Announcements
Band Booster Club and Support
To support our ambitious plans and help our band thrive, we are looking to establish a Band Booster Club. This group will play a crucial role in organizing events, fundraising, and supporting the band in various capacities. If you are interested in being a part of this exciting initiative, please fill out the link below.
Need to contact the Booster Club? Please email them at [email protected] Monthly Meeting NotesMissed the meeting? Download the current meeting notes
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