NAME:
Mr. Carlos Mendoza
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SCHOOL:
Steinmetz Academic Centre
CLASS:
Beginning, Intermediate & Advanced Bands & General Music
SCHOOL PHONE:
773-534-3030
Mr. Mendoza has over 20 years of experience as a professional musician. He
has performed in a myriad of venues ranging from rock & jazz to
orchestral playing as a percussionist and drummer. His repitoire of
experience includes performing in national theater productions such as Tony
& Tina's Wedding, Schoolhouse Rock Live!, Respect a Musical Journey of Women
and more. He also has performed and recorded with musicians/bands such as
Frankie Avalon, Michael McDermott, Oh My God, Quinns Uncles, The Proud, and
Dearborn. He does many recording sessions for radio, television, and
commercial clients.
Mr. Mendoza holds a Bachelors degree in Music Education and Percussion
Performance from Roosevelt University and attended Curie High School in
Chicago. He enjoys music, art, and spending time with his family.
In our depersonalizing technological age, the need for aesthetic education
is great indeed. Music is a humanizing subject, capable of serving the need
for self-expression and self-fulfillment. It is a subject that encourages
sensitivity to one’s own feelings and the feelings of others.
In addition to providing enjoyment through musical experience, the study of
an instrument can also help to develop listening skills, positive attitudes,
self-reliance, and a greater appreciation of all things aesthetic—that is
all things beautiful.
The focus of the band program at Steinmetz Academic Centre is music
education, music appreciation, and music performance. We strive to develop
the highest possible levels of musical achievement in our students, taking
into consideration each individual’s interests, needs and abilities.
The overriding goal of the band program is to help each student develop
skills needed to become a thoughtful, confident, sensitive, and independent
musician and person.
OBJECTIVES OF THE BAND PROGRAM
To teach music by its actual performance.
To develop performance skills of the various wind and percussion
instruments.
To provide for the musical needs of the school and community.
To develop discrimination with regards to the selection of music.
To acquaint students with Music Theory/Music History and how history and
music composition relate to students’ current life and musical experiences.
To provide all students with the opportunity for worthy use of their time, a
means for self expression, and a healthy social experience.
To develop the ability to function as a responsible member of a group,
enhance interaction, and a develop Esprit de Corps.
To foster leadership skills within each student.
STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE BAND
As members of this organization, you have a great deal of responsibility.
It is essential to any program that if certain expectations are to be met
that they coordinate with the privileges, rewards and duties of the band
program.
TO OURSELVES
YOU have the primary responsibility of developing your own abilities. The
benefits of a good instrument and private instruction can never be
underestimated. What you put into it is what you will get out of it. The
staff is always available for your guidance and encouragement—just ask!!!
TO THE SCHOOL
Steinmetz Academic Centre provides us with the resources for rehearsals,
performances and equipment. WE have the responsibility to provide the best
possible service to our school and community.
TO MUSIC
Music has always been a part of our culture. We must take what we have and
use it for the betterment of that culture. No one expects virtuoso
musicians, only your very best. The joy of music is not in everything that
is apparent. It must be discovered and created.
TO EACH OTHER
We must always do what is best for the WELFARE of the group. There can be
no selfish acts solely for the benefit of the individual, but for all.
Respect each other. If there are conflicts, find a way to resolve them.
Never insult another’s integrity.
