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SFMS BAND GOALS

This is a list of goals that have been set out by the Southside Fundamental Middle School Band program. These goals have been outlined below for the Short term (this school year), Medium term (within the next 3 years) and Long term (the next decade). As you will see there are some very realistic goals coupled with various lofty goals. It is our intention in the Southside Band program to do our best to achieve most if not all of these goals. That will only be possible with the support of the Southside extended family and those supporters interested in a high quality music education for the students of our community. If you have any feedback or ideas that would help us in achieving these various goals or securing any necessary financial resources, please contact Chris Touchton at (727) 893-2742 or E-mail me: touchtonch@pcsb.org Short Term Goals (2008-2009 school year) 1. Each student should progress to the next successive level of the Pinellas County Essential Learnings for Band 2. Commission a piece to be composed by a well-known composer specifically for the Southside Fundamental Wind Ensemble. Cost: $500 - $2000 3. Afford our Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band and Jazz Ensemble various opportunities to be taught/conducted by other professional music educators. This gives the student and teacher many perspectives on the performance of each ensemble. 4. Superior or Excellent ratings for all students that participate in the Middle School Solo and Ensemble Festival. 5. Representation in the All-County and All-State Bands. 6. An Overall Superior rating at Jazz Music Performance Assessment. 7. Overall Superior ratings at Concert Band Music Performance Assessment. Medium Term Goals (by the 2012-2013 school year) 1. Increase membership in the Band program to 200 students (2005-06 membership: 140 students, 2008-2009 membership: 180) 2. Replace and refurbish the instrument storage rooms to include lockers for safety and security purposes. Cost: Unknown at this time 3. Organize a Southside Fundamental Middle School Alumni Band Weekend culminating in a performance by the Alumni and SFMS ensembles. 4. Create a mentoring program with advanced middle school students and high school students to help develop the talents and musicianship of all our band members. 5. Produce a CD recording of Southside musical ensembles to be sold as a fundraiser for the Music Department. Cost: $1500 6. Purchase Smartboard technology for use in the Band room. (visit www.smarttech.com for info) Long Term Goals (by the 2018-2019 school year) 1. Institute a full-time Strings program at Southside Fundamental Middle School 2. Increase membership in Band program to constitute a second Band Director 3. Purchase and install a Keyboard/Computer lab to be used by all students of the Southside Fundamental Middle School Music Department. 4. Renovate Band room to take away the need for the support poles in the room currently.