Oakfield High School
Band Syllabus 2023-2024
Welcome to Oakfield Band! I’m excited to share a year of music learning and performing with you. Let’s work hard to enjoy our new space and impress the community with our great sounds.
Contact Info:
Oakfield Band Department
250 Church Street
Oakfield, WI 53065
(920) 583-3141 ext.2402
bmohr@oakfield.k12.wi.us WEBSITE: http://www.oakfield.k12.wi.us/faculty/bmohr/
Performance Requirements:
There will be required performances throughout the year including but not limited to pep band performances, concerts, the Memorial Day ceremony, and graduation. Concert Black clothing will be worn for the school concerts and graduation ceremony. Uniform jackets and blue jeans will be worn for parade and pep-type performances. *A calendar is on the back of this page.
Lessons:
Students who participate in alternate-day band days will be required to participate in small group lessons. Lessons include graded skills and/or knowledge work. Students will receive instruction based on common skills as well as pep and concert music.
Course Evaluation and Grading:
Grades will be based on knowledge and performance of the music standards – create, respond, perform, and connect. Written and playing assignments will be given to assess the standards.
Students are expected to attend performances and turn work in on time. Missing performances and assignments will warrant a ZERO in the gradebook and may result in specific requests for Oakrichment and/or loss of privileges (including co-curricular athletics and activities) until learning items are complete.
Lettering System:
A point system is used to determine who earns a band award letter. Some points are given for required activities to acknowledge the extra time and effort that you devote to band. Points will accumulate throughout your high school career and are posted in the band room.
Additional Opportunities:
Jazz Band is an extra-curricular group composed of dedicated students. Jazz Band meets on Thursday mornings at 7:00 a.m. Students are eligible to earn a pin for letter jackets if attending the majority of rehearsals and performing in all concerts.
Solo and Ensemble Festival is organized to encourage individual growth through group or solo performances. I will be strongly encouraging students to work on one or some pieces of music for this opportunity. Our “band” event is scheduled on Saturday, February 17th at Wayland Academy in Beaver Dam!
High School Band Calendar 2023-2024
Date
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Report Time
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Start
Time
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Type of event
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Additional Information
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Fri 9/15
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6:20 p.m.
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6:40 p.m.
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Football
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Clothing: student choice
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Fri 10/6
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6:20 p.m.
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6:40 p.m.
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Football
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Clothing: student choice
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Th 10/12
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6:45 p.m.
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7:00 p.m.
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Pep Rally
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Clothing: student choice
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Fri 10/13
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3:25 p.m.
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4:15 p.m.
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Parade
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BAND JACKET / JEANS
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Fri 10/13
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TBA
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6:40 p.m.
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HOMECOMING
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BAND JACKET / JEANS
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M 11/13
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All day
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5:00 p.m.
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H.S. Conf. Honors
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@ Princeton
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W 12/20
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TBA
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7:00 p.m.
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M.S./H.S. Concert
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CONCERT BLACK
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**
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6:30/6:45
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6:45/7:00
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Basketball
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Clothing: student choice
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Sat 2/17
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All Day
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All Day
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Solo/Ensemble
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@ Wayland
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Sat 4/27
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All Day
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All Day
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State Solo/Ens.
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@ UW - Oshkosh
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Wed 5/22
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TBA
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7:00 p.m.
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H.S. Concert
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CONCERT BLACK
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Mon 5/27
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7:15 a.m.
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8:00 a.m.
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Memorial Day
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BAND JACKET / JEANS
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Fri 6/7
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6:30 p.m.
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6:40 p.m.
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Graduation (7pm)
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CONCERT BLACK
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Please mark these dates on your family calendar(s) and attend every event because YOU are the band!
Planned absences must be sent to Mrs. Mohr ASAP. Thank you!
*Students and Parents will help to schedule FOUR Basketball Pep Bands (typically in Jan and Feb).*
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