Post by Verismo12 on Jun 4, 2004 11:23:09 GMT -5
School Owned Instruments and Equipment
[glow=red,2,300]Section I: Purpose[/glow]
The purpose of this section is to clearly outline and communicate the policies and expectations regarding the use of all school-owned instruments. This handbook contains information concerning repair procedures, care and maintenance, and other important aspects of using a school-owned symphony instrument.
[glow=green,2,300]Section II: Care and Maintenance[/glow]
Students are expected to perform routine cleaning and maintenance procedures to ensure that their instrument stays in proper playing condition. Taking proper care of your instrument also adds to the life of the instrument.
Brass instruments are to have valves oiled on a regular basis- usually every other day as needed. Slides are to be adequately greased weekly or as needed. Only use lubricants specifically designed for brass instrument valves and slides. A gentle, non-abrasive silver polish should be used on brass instruments to maintain the finish.
Woodwind instruments must be cleaned and completely swabbed out after EVERY use. Never store your instrument with a reed on the mouthpiece. Take you reed off the mouthpiece completely and store it in a suitable reed case after each use. It is crucial that the inside bore of the instrument is free of moisture when you put it in the case for storage. Instruments should NEVER be left in a car, trunk, broom, or any place where the temperature will become higher than 95 degrees or lower than 55 degrees for an extended period of time. It is important to wipe off fingerprints from the surface of the instrument after each use. The oil and grease on your hands will eventually cause the finish to deteriorate.
Normal Repairs
It is Hogwarts Our Way’s responsibility to take care of any and all repairs due to normal wear and tear while the school instrument is in a student’s possession. In the event that an instrument needs repair, contact Professor Verismo immediately. If possible, the student will be issued a replacement instrument while the original instrument is being repaired. It is extremely important that repairs are taken care of in a timely manner. Any necessary repairs that are deemed beyond normal wear will be billed to the student and parent (guardian) listed on the instrument checkout form.
Mutual Responsibility of Damage Policy
As mentioned, students are responsible for any and all damages beyond normal wear while the instrument is in his/her possession. In some rare cases, a school instrument will suffer damage as the result of negligence on the part of more than one person. In cases such as this, all students involved will be expected to take appropriate responsibility in paying for the repair of the damaged instrument.
Instrument Storage
At home: School-owned instruments are to be stored in their assigned instrument case. Instruments should be kept in a safe place where the room temperature does not become too hot or too cold. Instruments are not to be left out of their cases for any extended period of time. Instruments are never to be left in a vehicle or the trunk of a vehicle. Exposure to extreme temperatures will cause major damage to the instrument in a very brief period of time.
At school: Every HOW Symphony student will be issued an instrument locker. Instruments are to be stored in this locker at all times when not in use.
Important- Take instruments home DAILY!Important- Take instruments home DAILY!
Students are to take their band instruments and music home daily. Larger instruments such as sousaphones, tubas, baritone saxophones, etc. that are normally not taken home every day will need to be kept in their case in their assigned storage area or locker in the band hall at the end of the school day.
[glow=blue,2,300]Section III: Other School-Owned Instruments[/glow]
In addition to the instruments assigned to individual students, there are other instruments that are used by more than one HOW symphony wizard, witch or muggle.
Percussion Instruments- students who play percussion instruments are expected to maintain the same level of care with their instruments as any other symphony student. Many percussion instruments are used by the entire percussion section and are not issued to individual students. Policies regarding normal wear and tear will apply in this situation.
[glow=Yellow,2,300]Section IV: Do’s and Don’ts for School-Owned Instruments[/glow]
DO!
1) Keep all accessories in the appropriate storage areas in your case
2) Perform daily maintenance on your instrument.
3) Polish your brass instrument with mild polish as needed.
4) Store your instrument in its case when not in use.
5) Take your instrument home daily.
6) Wipe off all fingerprints after each use.
7) Store you instrument in its assigned case.
Don’t!
1) Store music in your case.
2) Leave your instrument unattended or out of your instrument locker.
3) Allow someone to play on or with your instrument.
4) Expose your instrument to extreme hot or cold temperatures
5) Rest your instrument directly on the ground.
6) Neglect oiling valves and greasing slide.
7) Leave your instrument in the Symphony Hall overnight
8) Allow anyone to perform repairs on your instrument other than a certified repairman.
Grading Policy
Will be announced shortly.
COMMUNICATION
Professor Verismo communicates through email or at Professor Verismo Office. Every student who provides an email to Professor Verismo will be emailed messages throughout the year. There will be a Student Notebook to also check out reminders. Professor Verismo’s email address is Verismo12@hotmail.com
[glow=green,2,300]Director’s Note[/glow]
This handbook was done to outline as many policies as possible. Obviously, not every circumstance was discussed. Therefore, I believe in an open line of communication with students and parents. Keeping each other informed helps to eliminate most problems. If we work together we can clear up any situations that arise during the year.
Ashleythegreat and I have high expectations for the Hogwarts Our Way Symphony, and with everybody’s help we can have a wonderful year. We have the talent, and I intend to help in any way I can to achieve our goals. With hard work and practice we can be one of the greatest symphonies around.
Musically yours, Professor Verismo- Director of Hogwarts Our Way Symphony
[glow=red,2,300]Section I: Purpose[/glow]
The purpose of this section is to clearly outline and communicate the policies and expectations regarding the use of all school-owned instruments. This handbook contains information concerning repair procedures, care and maintenance, and other important aspects of using a school-owned symphony instrument.
[glow=green,2,300]Section II: Care and Maintenance[/glow]
Students are expected to perform routine cleaning and maintenance procedures to ensure that their instrument stays in proper playing condition. Taking proper care of your instrument also adds to the life of the instrument.
Brass instruments are to have valves oiled on a regular basis- usually every other day as needed. Slides are to be adequately greased weekly or as needed. Only use lubricants specifically designed for brass instrument valves and slides. A gentle, non-abrasive silver polish should be used on brass instruments to maintain the finish.
Woodwind instruments must be cleaned and completely swabbed out after EVERY use. Never store your instrument with a reed on the mouthpiece. Take you reed off the mouthpiece completely and store it in a suitable reed case after each use. It is crucial that the inside bore of the instrument is free of moisture when you put it in the case for storage. Instruments should NEVER be left in a car, trunk, broom, or any place where the temperature will become higher than 95 degrees or lower than 55 degrees for an extended period of time. It is important to wipe off fingerprints from the surface of the instrument after each use. The oil and grease on your hands will eventually cause the finish to deteriorate.
Normal Repairs
It is Hogwarts Our Way’s responsibility to take care of any and all repairs due to normal wear and tear while the school instrument is in a student’s possession. In the event that an instrument needs repair, contact Professor Verismo immediately. If possible, the student will be issued a replacement instrument while the original instrument is being repaired. It is extremely important that repairs are taken care of in a timely manner. Any necessary repairs that are deemed beyond normal wear will be billed to the student and parent (guardian) listed on the instrument checkout form.
Mutual Responsibility of Damage Policy
As mentioned, students are responsible for any and all damages beyond normal wear while the instrument is in his/her possession. In some rare cases, a school instrument will suffer damage as the result of negligence on the part of more than one person. In cases such as this, all students involved will be expected to take appropriate responsibility in paying for the repair of the damaged instrument.
Instrument Storage
At home: School-owned instruments are to be stored in their assigned instrument case. Instruments should be kept in a safe place where the room temperature does not become too hot or too cold. Instruments are not to be left out of their cases for any extended period of time. Instruments are never to be left in a vehicle or the trunk of a vehicle. Exposure to extreme temperatures will cause major damage to the instrument in a very brief period of time.
At school: Every HOW Symphony student will be issued an instrument locker. Instruments are to be stored in this locker at all times when not in use.
Important- Take instruments home DAILY!Important- Take instruments home DAILY!
Students are to take their band instruments and music home daily. Larger instruments such as sousaphones, tubas, baritone saxophones, etc. that are normally not taken home every day will need to be kept in their case in their assigned storage area or locker in the band hall at the end of the school day.
[glow=blue,2,300]Section III: Other School-Owned Instruments[/glow]
In addition to the instruments assigned to individual students, there are other instruments that are used by more than one HOW symphony wizard, witch or muggle.
Percussion Instruments- students who play percussion instruments are expected to maintain the same level of care with their instruments as any other symphony student. Many percussion instruments are used by the entire percussion section and are not issued to individual students. Policies regarding normal wear and tear will apply in this situation.
[glow=Yellow,2,300]Section IV: Do’s and Don’ts for School-Owned Instruments[/glow]
DO!
1) Keep all accessories in the appropriate storage areas in your case
2) Perform daily maintenance on your instrument.
3) Polish your brass instrument with mild polish as needed.
4) Store your instrument in its case when not in use.
5) Take your instrument home daily.
6) Wipe off all fingerprints after each use.
7) Store you instrument in its assigned case.
Don’t!
1) Store music in your case.
2) Leave your instrument unattended or out of your instrument locker.
3) Allow someone to play on or with your instrument.
4) Expose your instrument to extreme hot or cold temperatures
5) Rest your instrument directly on the ground.
6) Neglect oiling valves and greasing slide.
7) Leave your instrument in the Symphony Hall overnight
8) Allow anyone to perform repairs on your instrument other than a certified repairman.
Grading Policy
Will be announced shortly.
COMMUNICATION
Professor Verismo communicates through email or at Professor Verismo Office. Every student who provides an email to Professor Verismo will be emailed messages throughout the year. There will be a Student Notebook to also check out reminders. Professor Verismo’s email address is Verismo12@hotmail.com
[glow=green,2,300]Director’s Note[/glow]
This handbook was done to outline as many policies as possible. Obviously, not every circumstance was discussed. Therefore, I believe in an open line of communication with students and parents. Keeping each other informed helps to eliminate most problems. If we work together we can clear up any situations that arise during the year.
Ashleythegreat and I have high expectations for the Hogwarts Our Way Symphony, and with everybody’s help we can have a wonderful year. We have the talent, and I intend to help in any way I can to achieve our goals. With hard work and practice we can be one of the greatest symphonies around.
Musically yours, Professor Verismo- Director of Hogwarts Our Way Symphony