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Welcome to the Staples High School Music Education
Department, celebrating its 69th 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.
Music Department Faculty
| David Winer |
Music Supervisor, K-12 |
341-1308 |
| Candi Innaco |
Woodwind and Brass Lessons |
341-1314 |
| Alice Lipson |
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 |
| Dianne Clark |
Music Secretary, 10:30 AM - 2:00 PM |
341-1307 |
2009 - 20010
MUSIC DEPARTMENT CALENDAR OF EVENTS
| Sat |
Nov 21 |
Western Region High School
Auditions – Danbury HS |
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| Wed |
Dec 2 |
SHS 9/10 Fall Concert, 7:30 PM, SHS Aud. – Band 9 and Orchestra 9 & 10 |
| Fri |
Dec 18 |
Candlelight Concert, 7:00
PM, SHS Auditorium |
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Dec 19 |
Candlelight Concerts, 7:00
& 9:30 PM, SHS Auditorium |
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Fri/Sat |
Jan 15 & 16 |
Western Region Music Festival – New Canaan HS |
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Jan 28 |
SHS Fine Arts Night, 7 PM Art, 7:30 PM Music, SHS Bands, 9/10 Orch Concert, Auditorium |
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Jan 30 |
All-State Auditions – North Haven HS |
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Wed |
Feb 3 |
All-City Concert, 7:00 PM, at BMS, CMS, w/SHS Chamber Orchestra |
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Tue/Thu |
Feb 2 & 4 |
Youth Concerts (Orchestra) Tues gr. 5 & 6; Thurs gr. 3 & 4
9:30 – 10:15 AM
(Feb 5 Snow Date), SHS Auditorium |
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March 19/20 |
Fairfield County String Festival – WCSU |
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March 23/24 |
Westport Orchestra Festival
rehearsals, Tuesday after-school rehearsals 2:30-6:30 PM
Wed school-day rehearsals 7:30 AM - 1 PM |
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March 24 |
Westport Orchestra Festival Concert, 7:30 PM, SHS Gym |
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Thu-Sat |
April 8-10 |
All-State Music Festival at
Hartford |
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May 6 |
Spring Concert – Bands, A Cappela Choir 7:30 PM, SHS Auditorium |
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May 19 |
SHS Combined Concert, 7:30 PM, SHS Auditorium,
SHS
orchestras, 9th & 10th grade choral groups |
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May 26 |
Chamber Orchestra Concert, rehearsal 2:30-4:30 PM, concert
7:30 PM,
SHS, CMS & BMS Chamber Orchestras, |
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June 2 |
Jazz Concert, 7:30 PM, SHS Aud., SHS w/BMS & CMS Jazz Bands |
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Sat |
June 6 |
Orphenians 50th Anniversary Concert – 7:30 PM, SHS Auditorium |
Uniform Dress Code for Performances
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Symphonic,
Sophomore, and Freshman Bands
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Men
Black sport jacket
Long sleeve white dress shirt
Black dress
pants
Dress black shoes and socks
Solid black tie
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Women
Long black skirt or dress or
Black dress pants
Black blouse
Black shoes and stockings
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Chorus, Chorale,
and Freshman Chorus |
Men
Sport jacket
Long sleeve white dress shirt
Dress pants
Dress shoes and socks
Tie
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Women
Long black skirt with black blouse or
Long black dress
Black shoes and stockings
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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
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Women
Long black skirt or dress or
Black dress pants
Black blouse
Black shoes and stockings
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Choir |
Men
Robes
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Women
Robes
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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!
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Combination lock on case (if possible)
7.
Stick bag and snare and mallet sticks (percussionists only)
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