| |
Welcome to the Staples High School Music Education
Department, celebrating its 70th year of excellence in Music Education!
John Ohanian, the founder of the Westport Public Schools' Music Program,
served as its Music Supervisor from 1940 – 1972 and began many of the fine
traditions enjoyed today. He knew that great music programs do not happen
by accident – they require hard work, dedicated teachers, and a supportive
community – Staples High School’s exceptional Music Education Program is
living evidence of that support.
Our outstanding town-wide music faculty is very excited
and looking forward to the 2011-2012 school year. More information about the
Westport School District's excellent music program is available on our new
web pages located off the District's main page, under "District",
"Curriculum and Program Information", and "Music Department", or by
clicking here.
Music Department Faculty
| David Winer |
Music Supervisor, K-12 |
341-1308 |
| Candi Innaco |
Woodwind and Brass Lessons |
341-1314 |
| Justin Miller |
Chorus, Chorale, Choir, Orphenians |
341-1309 |
| Nicholas Mariconda |
Freshman, Sophomore, Symphonic and Jazz Bands |
341-1314 |
| Carrie Mascaro |
Freshman Orchestra and String Lessons |
341-1328 |
| Adele Valovich |
Sophomore, Symphonic, Chamber Orchestras & String Lessons |
341-5128 |
| Gregg Winters |
Piano and Music Tech Education |
341-1570 |
Picnic Pops Concert, June 2011
2011 - 2012
SHS MUSIC DEPARTMENT CALENDAR OF EVENTS
|
Saturday |
November 19 |
Western Region Auditions – Brien McMahon HS, Norwalk |
|
Thursday |
December 1 |
SHS 9/10 Fall Concert - 7:30 PM – SHS Aud |
|
Fri/Sat |
December 9/10 |
Candlelight Concerts - 8:00/2:00 PM & 8:00 PM, SHS Aud. |
|
Fri/Sat |
January 13/14 |
Western Region Music Festival – Darien HS (20/21 snow date} |
|
Wednesday |
February 1 |
All-City Concert – 7:00 PM – @ BMS |
|
Saturday |
February 4 |
All-State Auditions – North Haven HS |
|
Tues/Thurs |
February 7/9 (10) |
Youth Concerts, SHS Aud 9:30-10:15 am (snow date Friday Feb. 10) |
|
Wednesday |
February 8 |
SHS Winter Concert, 7:30 PM , SHS Aud., (9/10 Bands, Choruses) |
|
Tue/Wed |
March 20/21 |
Westport Orchestra Festival, SHS Gym,– |
| |
|
Tuesday after-school rehearsals 2:30-6:30 PM; |
| |
|
Wednesday School-day rehearsals 7:30 am-1 pm; 7:30 PM concert |
|
Fri/Sat |
March 23/24 |
Fairfield County String Festival – WCSU |
|
Mon/Tues |
April 9/10 |
Spring Chorus Festival Mon 3:30-5:30/Tues 1:30-3:30, Concert 7:00 PM
Aud |
|
Thurs-Sat |
April 12-14 |
All-State Music Festival - Hartford |
|
Wednesday |
May 3 |
11/12 Spring Concert – 11/12 Symphonic Band, Symphonic Orchestra, A
Cappella Choir 7:30 PM – SHS Aud |
|
Wednesday |
May 16 |
9/10 Spring Concert – 9/10 Bands, Orchestras, Choir, Chorale 7:30 PM
– SHS Aud |
|
Wednesday |
May 23 |
Chamber Orchestra Concert – rehearsal 2:30-4:30, concert 7:30 PM –
Aud |
|
Wednesday |
May 30 |
Orphenians Concert – 7:30 PM – SHS Aud |
|
Wednesday |
June 6 |
Jazz Concert – 7:30 PM – SHS Aud SHS w/BMS & CMS Jazz Bands |
Uniform Dress Code for Performances
|
Symphonic,
Sophomore, and Freshman Bands
|
Men
Black sport jacket
Long sleeve white dress shirt
Black dress
pants
Dress black shoes and socks
Solid black tie
|
Women
Long black skirt or dress or
Black dress pants
Black blouse
Black shoes and stockings
|
|
Chorus, Chorale,
and Freshman Chorus |
Men
Sport jacket
Long sleeve white dress shirt
Dress pants
Dress shoes and socks
Tie
|
Women
Long black skirt with black blouse or
Long black dress
Black shoes and stockings
|
|
|
|
|
Symphonic, Sophomore, Freshman and
Chamber Orchestras |
Men
Black sport jacket
Long sleeve white dress shirt
Black dress
pants
Dress black shoes and socks
Solid black tie
|
Women
Long black skirt or dress or
Black dress pants
Black blouse
Black shoes and stockings
|
|
Choir |
Men
Robes
|
Women
Robes
|
Attendance Policy
Performances and rehearsals are an integral part of the music program.
Attendance is required, as stated in the Staples Student Handbook. Every
rehearsal and performance is considered a class meeting.
Absence from a performance without a prior acceptable excuse may
result in a letter grade deduction for the quarter. Absences from
rehearsals or performances, regardless of excuse, will be counted in the
total number of allowable absences for the quarter as stated in the Staples
High School’s attendance policy.
As every musician performing in an ensemble is important to the whole, we
ask that the director be notified in writing of any absence as soon
as possible in advance of the performance. Changes from the prepared
calendar will be announced well in advance of their occurrence.
Individual Instrumental Lessons
Students who participate in the instrumental program at Staples High
School are required to have a weekly lesson. It is important that every
student progress on his or her instrument to achieve the greatest level of
advancement possible. Individual musical growth results in group excellence.
Students may satisfy the lesson requirement through private lessons or
school lessons which are taught once a week during a free period, before or
after school, or during a lunch period.
School lessons receive ¼ credit, on an independent study basis, as well
as a report card grade. A grading policy for school lessons is included in
this handbook. Attendance at school lessons will be recorded
by the Dean’s office at the end of every week and absences reported
to the home. Make-up lessons will be offered at the rate of only one lesson
per week. Note: Since this is a ¼ credit class, 5 absences for
the year will constitute a loss of credit. Therefore, if you
make up a missed lesson, you are responsible for clearing the absence with
the Dean’s office.
Private students also receive ¼ credit and their progress will be
monitored via a reporting form which is to be completed once each quarter by
the private teacher. The Staples band or orchestra director has the option
of listening to these private students once each quarter.
The Music Department strongly endorses the instrumental lesson program
and expects students to attend private or school lessons consistently.
Regular practice is expected.
List of Private Music Teachers
Orchestra
Supplies
Keeping these supplies on hand
will insure that every student is prepared for every rehearsal and that
every rehearsal is productive:
1. Instrument in good repair
(bridge at correct height, no open cracks)
2.
Bow in good repair (hair is plentiful and clean)
3.
Extra set of strings (most frequently broken strings are: A,E for violin;
A,D for
viola, A,D for cello and
G for bass). If you use one string out of the set, please
replace it immediately so
that a full set is always on hand.
4.
Rosin (bow
before rehearsal begins)
5. Pencil (at every rehearsal)
6. Shoulder rest (violins, violas)
7.
Identification on instrument case - EXTREMELY IMPORTANT!
8. Combination lock on case (if
possible)
9. Stick bag and snare
and mallet sticks (percussionists only)
Band Supplies
1.
Instrument in good repair (check loose pads, sticky valves, dents, etc.)
2. Woodwinds: Extra reeds (keep at
least 2 extra at all times), cork grease, feathers
for oboes, swabs for
bassoons and saxophones
3. Brass:
Valve oil
4. Pencil (at every
rehearsal)
5.
Identification on instrument case -
EXTREMELY IMPORTANT!
6.
Combination lock on case (if possible)
7.
Stick bag and snare and mallet sticks (percussionists only)
|
