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Mr. Calistri, Director:  High School Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble
Office:  518-279-4600 X1423
Fax:  518-279-1918
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The Tamarac High School Band is an award-winning Concert Band dedicated to the performance of quality literature and to the pursuit of teamwork, practice, and musical growth.  

 

 

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Performance Midterms!!!!

Flute - Oboe - Clarinet 1 - Clarinet 2 - Alto/Bari Sax -

Tenor Sax - Trumpet - Horn - Trombone - Tuba

Grading Rubric for performance midterms

Lesson Schedule Semester 1

Grading Policy & Expectations

Major Scales

Listening Page:  to hear recordings of current band songs.

 

 


Some general band things to remember...

What to say to your teacher when you have a scheduled band lesson:  "I have a band lesson." 
Do not ask "Are we doing anything important today" or "Are we doing anything today?".
 Simply state in a pleasant tone:  "I have a band lesson."

  • Cell phones are not allowed in the band room.  If I see it, I will take it!

  • If I have a recording of a song we are doing, you can listen to it on the Listening Page.

  • Socializing is not part of rehearsal.  We emphasize teamwork and cooperation.

  • Instruments and materials are left in the band room at your own risk
    See Mr. C if you would like a combination lock for your band locker.

  • No gum, food, or drink in the band room.  It is bad for your instrument, poor etiquette, and could be a choking hazard.

  • You are responsible for pulling your weight in the band.  If you need extra practice,  DO IT!!!

  • High School Concert Dress is black pants, black socks, black shoes, and a white shirt.  Gentlemen will wear ties. 

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Please visit the Concert Audio Page to listen and download songs from our performing groups!

Zits

By Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman
 

Q: What's the similarity between a drummer and a philosopher?
A: They both perceive time as an abstract concept.

Q: What do a clarinet and a lawsuit have in common?
A: Everyone is relieved when the case is closed.

Q: What do you call a tenor saxophonist in a three-piece suit?
A: The Defendant.

Q: How do you fix a tuba?
A: With a tuba glue.

What's the least-used sentence in the English language?
"Isn't that the band director's Porsche?"

What do you do with a clarinet player that can't play?
Give him two sticks, put him in the back, and call him a percussionist.
What do you do if he can't do that?
Take away one of the sticks, put him up front, and call him a conductor.

 

What's the difference between trumpet players and government bonds?
Government bonds eventually mature and earn money.

 

 

 

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I am available to assist students during study halls, lunch, or after school by appointment.

Email: jcalistri@brittonkill.k12.ny.us

Voice mail: 279-4600 ext. 1453

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