Megan Levendosky

Elementary Music

Grade Level: Pre-K & Kindergarten

Course Description:
Students will start to grow their understanding of music with singing, movement, and activities!

5^th Grade Band

Grade Level: 5^th Grade

Course Description: The goal we are aiming for in the Central High Band Program is unity through diversity by using discipline, respect, and fun! To achieve this goal, we will all work together with a musical medium: band. We will unify our sound to create solid, entertaining shows for contests and concerts. The discipline aspect comes from our hard work we put into everyday rehearsals and practicing outside of rehearsals (yes, I expect you to take your instruments home). Respect will help our rehearsals run efficiently and keep frustrations to a minimum. We will talk more about respect in the next section of this packet. Finally, fun! I want this program to be centered on the idea that music is fun. Performing a concert with minimal mistakes, a solid sound, and interesting elements is exciting, and I want you to all have this experience! Being in a class where you aren’t confined to a desk or even inside the building is invigorating throughout the day, BUT we have to be able to turn the switch to serious sometimes in order to achieve our goals. 

Motto: One Band, One Sound. 

Mission Statement: The Central High Broncho Pride strives to create unity through music. One band, one sound. We will use elements of music to create friendships and community. Discipline and respect will allow us to grow as musicians and humans among peers, teachers, and family. The pride we have in ourselves and our band will be countered by humility for all that we have yet to learn and achieve.

Supplies:
Students will need to aquire an instrument and all necessary accessories (reeds, tuning grease, valve oil, etc.)

Attendance:

I expect attendance to my class every day, health permitting. Do not show up if you are sick because in band and music of all places, germs get spread very quickly. Take care of yourself and your well-being. You know your limitations! Listen to your own body. 

Performances are NOT optional. Performances are required. You may only miss for illness, injury, Central High activities, or family emergency. For any absence, I require an email or signed note explaining the absence from a parent/guardian. Multiple performance absences will result in a meeting with the parent due to the nature of this program. We only have so many performances, and it is hard to recreate that environment so a “make up assignment” would not suffice here.  Please reach out to me if you have concerns regarding my attendance policy. I am a fairly understanding person, and I want to keep you in the band, so I am willing to discuss and compromise on any issues at hand. I do not view this policy in black and white. 

Tardy Policy

Students who are not ready to play when we start warm-ups will be counted tardy. After that, the tardy policy is in line with the school's discipline plan. 

Event Policy

When we return from events or finish events at the school. Students are expected to clean the band room and bus, unload the trailer, and put all of our equipment away before leaving. Students who leave without helping will have points deducted from their grade for that event, up to 50% of their points. 

Extra Help:
I am available most mornings before school and after school by appointment.

Elementary Music

Grade Level: 3^rd & 4^th Grade

Course Description:
Students will start to grow their understanding of music with singing, movement, and activities!

Planning Period

This is the best time to contact me during the normal school day. 

Elementary Music

Grade Level: 1^st & 2^nd Grade

Course Description:
Students will start to grow their understanding of music with singing, movement, and activities!

7-12^th Grade Band

Grade Level: 7-12^th Grade

Course Description: The goal we are aiming for in the Central High Band Program is unity through diversity by using discipline, respect, and fun! To achieve this goal, we will all work together with a musical medium: band. We will unify our sound and our drill to create solid, entertaining shows for contests and football games. The discipline aspect comes from our hard work we put into perfecting drill, pushing through hot AND cold temperatures without complaining, and practicing outside of rehearsals (yes, I expect you to take your instruments home). Respect will help our rehearsals run efficiently and keep frustrations to a minimum. We will talk more about respect in the next section of this packet. Finally, fun! I want this program to be centered on the idea that music is fun. Performing a show with minimal mistakes, a solid sound, and interesting elements is exciting, and I want you to all have this experience! Being in a class where you aren’t confined to a desk or even inside the building is invigorating throughout the day, BUT we have to be able to turn the switch to serious sometimes in order to achieve our goals.

Motto: One Band, One Sound. 

Mission Statement: The Central High Broncho Pride strives to create unity through music. One band, one sound. We will use elements of music to create friendships and community. Discipline and respect will allow us to grow as musicians and humans among peers, teachers, and family. The pride we have in ourselves and our band will be countered by humility for all that we have yet to learn and achieve.

Supplies:
Students will need to aquire an instrument and all necessary accessories (reeds, tuning grease, valve oil, etc.)

$50 Band Fee

$50 Uniform Fee

All Black Marching Shoes

Long Black Socks

Band T-Shirt

Attendance:

I expect attendance to my class every day, health permitting. Do not show up if you are sick because in band and music of all places, germs get spread very quickly. Take care of yourself and your well-being. You know your limitations! Listen to your own body. 

Performances are NOT optional. Performances are required. You may only miss for illness, injury, Central High activities, or family emergency. For any absence, I require an email or signed note explaining the absence from a parent/guardian. Multiple performance absences will result in a meeting with the parent due to the nature of this program. We only have so many performances, and it is hard to recreate that environment so a “make up assignment” would not suffice here.  Please reach out to me if you have concerns regarding my attendance policy. I am a fairly understanding person, and I want to keep you in the band, so I am willing to discuss and compromise on any issues at hand. I do not view this policy in black and white. 

Tardy Policy

Students who are not ready to play when we start warm-ups will be counted tardy. After that, the tardy policy is in line with the school's discipline plan. 

Event Policy

When we return from events or finish events at the school. Students are expected to clean the band room and bus, unload the trailer, and put all of our equipment away before leaving. Students who leave without helping will have points deducted from their grade for that event, up to 50% of their points. 

Extra Help:
I am available most mornings before school and after school by appointment.

Music Appreciation

Grade Level: 9-12^th Grade

Course Description:
General high school music class to strength the appreciation of music in our schools!

^6th Grade Band

Grade Level: 6^th Grade

Course Description: The goal we are aiming for in the Central High Band Program is unity through diversity by using discipline, respect, and fun! To achieve this goal, we will all work together with a musical medium: band. We will unify our sound to create solid, entertaining shows for contests and concerts. The discipline aspect comes from our hard work we put into everyday rehearsals and practicing outside of rehearsals (yes, I expect you to take your instruments home). Respect will help our rehearsals run efficiently and keep frustrations to a minimum. We will talk more about respect in the next section of this packet. Finally, fun! I want this program to be centered on the idea that music is fun. Performing a concert with minimal mistakes, a solid sound, and interesting elements is exciting, and I want you to all have this experience! Being in a class where you aren’t confined to a desk or even inside the building is invigorating throughout the day, BUT we have to be able to turn the switch to serious sometimes in order to achieve our goals. 

Motto: One Band, One Sound. 

Mission Statement: The Central High Broncho Pride strives to create unity through music. One band, one sound. We will use elements of music to create friendships and community. Discipline and respect will allow us to grow as musicians and humans among peers, teachers, and family. The pride we have in ourselves and our band will be countered by humility for all that we have yet to learn and achieve.

Supplies:
Students will need to aquire an instrument and all necessary accessories (reeds, tuning grease, valve oil, etc.)

Students will also need a band t-shirt.

Attendance:

I expect attendance to my class every day, health permitting. Do not show up if you are sick because in band and music of all places, germs get spread very quickly. Take care of yourself and your well-being. You know your limitations! Listen to your own body. 

Performances are NOT optional. Performances are required. You may only miss for illness, injury, Central High activities, or family emergency. For any absence, I require an email or signed note explaining the absence from a parent/guardian. Multiple performance absences will result in a meeting with the parent due to the nature of this program. We only have so many performances, and it is hard to recreate that environment so a “make up assignment” would not suffice here.  Please reach out to me if you have concerns regarding my attendance policy. I am a fairly understanding person, and I want to keep you in the band, so I am willing to discuss and compromise on any issues at hand. I do not view this policy in black and white. 

Tardy Policy

Students who are not ready to play when we start warm-ups will be counted tardy. After that, the tardy policy is in line with the school's discipline plan. 

Event Policy

When we return from events or finish events at the school. Students are expected to clean the band room and bus, unload the trailer, and put all of our equipment away before leaving. Students who leave without helping will have points deducted from their grade for that event, up to 50% of their points. 

Extra Help:
I am available most mornings before school and after school by appointment.