North Campus High School
Band Department
Jeremy W. Rockford, Director of North Winds, Concert Band, Jazz ensemble
Nathan S. Long, Director of Varsity Band, Jazz ensemble
651-653-2938
jwrock@wbl.whitebear.k12.mn.us
nslong@wbl.whitebear.k12.mn.us
Welcome to the 2007-2008school year!
What you can expect this year:
Student Behavior in Rehearsal
Your Objective: To model excellence, both as a person and as a group.
The truly great band student is one whose objective is to pursue musical learning by seeking to expand their knowledge, understanding, appreciation, skills and experience in music. One must develop an initiative to lead and be an “example” with an attitude of cooperation, maturity, dependability, honesty, friendliness, dedication and commitment to excellence.
Key points:
Listen: To the instructor, to each other, as well as to the music that is created. (tone, dynamics, articulation, accuracy, intonation, etc.)
Respect: Each other, the conductor, guests, other ensembles and teams, and all property entrusted to the ensemble.
Lead: Be the 1st in place for rehearsal, enable your section to succeed, bring all equipment and materials needed to rehearsal, be the one that others can count on. Be a leader with a “servant’s heart”. (The golden rule applies here)
“Band success – Starts with ME”
