Frequently Asked Questions

1. What if my student hasn't played an instrument, but wants to do so now?
2. Will the Junior High band be going on any trips this year?
3. Will the GCS bands be participating in the Sharing Festival this year?
4. Why do the students need to wear white over black for the concert?
5. Is there a Music Boosters group at GCS?
6. What about grading for the Junior High Band?

What if my student hasn't played an instrument, but wants to do so now?

Students of all abilities are encouraged to participate in band at Greenland 
Central School. Beginning/catch-up lessons may be arranged with the band 
director or through a local provider of music lessons through local music 
schools or instructors.  Please call or e-mail Mr. Young for suggestions.

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Will the Junior High band be going on any trips this year?

We are looking to take the Junior High Band on a trip to a festival at one of two New England theme 
parks again this spring.  We would like to combine with the Rye Junior High Band to attend this 
festival (hopefully at Six Flags, Massachusetts)  in late May 2009.  Parental support and fundraising 
will be required.  Please contact Mr. Young if interested in helping.

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Will the GCS bands be participating in the Sharing Festival this year?

Yes.  However, we will likely only take the 4th and 5th grade bands to this festival.  I am focusing 
only on GCS this year, so we will be on our own for the Sharing Festival. 

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Why do the students need to wear white over black for the concert?

White over black is a uniformly accepted dress style for concert bands 
throughout the country.  Exceptions may be made for those students not 
possessing this combination of clothing.  Try to be as close to this as 
possible for the winter concert.  Our dress requirement for the musical and 
the spring comcert is more relaxed.  We may have a special shirt designed for the Festival in the 
Parks trip.  More to follow.

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Is there a Music Boosters group at GCS?

Our Music Booster group will begin meeting soon to support band, and potentially other, 
music activities.  Needs exist for helping out at musical performance events, 
concerts/festivals, potentially supporting (via scholarships)students who 
may want to attend music summer camps, chaperoning events, decorating at 
concerts, and in other ways as well.  Last year's Music Boosters helped our GCS band program 
immensely.  Special thanks also to the Greenland Parents Organization for helping us purchase 
black vests and green bow ties.

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What about grading for the Junior High Band?

Yes, we will grade Junior High Band again this year.  The grading grid will be 
very simple and should not be perceived as a threat to any student as long 
as that student participates in a positive manner, comes to class on time 
and prepared to work, performs in all events where he/she is able, and 
completes any minor classroom/homework assignments on time and within the 
spirit of the assignment.

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