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TEACHING RESOURCES

ENSEMBLE

INSTRUMENT-SPECIFIC

  • Texas School Music Project resources for every instrument: visit site

  • FLUTE

  • OBOE

  • CLARINET

    • Suzanne Tirk | “Demystifying Clarinet Tone: Simple Solutions for Common Problems”: download

  • BASS CLARINET

  • BASSOON

  • SAXOPHONE

  • TRUMPET

  • HORN

  • TROMBONE

  • EUPHONIUM

  • TUBA

  • PERCUSSION

MUSIC THEORY

INTONATION

AURAL PEDAGOGY

TECHNOLOGY

  • Apple TV password: Union2018 or Unionband2018

  • Zoom Audio Optimization

    • Go to Settings

    • Click Audio

    • Click Advanced, bottom right

    • Check the box "Show in-meeting option to 'Enable Original Sound' from microphone"

    • Set "Suppress Persistent Background Noise" to "Disable"

    • Set "Suppress Intermittent Background Noise" to "Disable”

PODCASTS

Suggested listening | NEW COMPOSERS

  • Greg Simon (multi-faceted composer) website

  • Joel Ross (vibraphone)

  • Christian Scott (trumpet)

  • Viet Cuong (composer) website

MARCHING ARTS SPECIFIC

OTHER

  • ‘Completing the Circle: Considerations for Change in the Performance of Music’ by Bud Beyer visit site

  • Practice Development

    • Article by Dr. Rulli (Trumpet), Faculty at U of A

  • ‘Building Ownership in Your Program’ by Kirby Swinney: download

  • ‘Non-Musical Aspects of a Successful band Program’ by Jana Gorham: download

  • VIDEO RECORDING of Lecture/Rehearsal Session with Mallory Thomson [UCLA Wind Ensemble] view

MEDIA

VIDEO

Logos

Collaboration

FACILITIES 

MUSICAL

FINANCIAL 

Systems

MEETINGS

ARCHIVED RESOURCES

STAFFING

Preferred Substitute
Teacher Contacts

LOGISTICAL 

CULTURE

CORE VALUES: FULL ORGANIZATION (Rev. Jan 2021)

  • Respect Yourself, Others, and the Union Bands

  • Act as an Example, both inside & outside of rehearsals

  • Exceed Expectations

  • Be Humble, Hungry, & Smart

CORE VALUES: RENEGADE REGIMENT

  • Start with YES: The Power of a Positive Mindset

  • Every Minute Matters | Every Member Matters

  • Excellence is spelled W-O-R-K

  • Details Take Us From Good To Great

  • Flexibility: Just Go With It

  • Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable

  • Serving and Caring For Each Other With Respect

  • Living with an Attitude of Gratitude

  • Trust Your Training

  • There’s No Time Like Show-Time!

MISSION

Cultivating a Culture of Artistry (the What), Excellence (the How), & Community (the Why)

CORE VALUES: STAFF

  • Bring your Energy & Inspiration

  • Embracing Diversity & Inclusivity

  • Here to Help

  • We Serve Students

  • Look in the Mirror | No Excuses

  • Work Supersedes Talent

  • Cherish the Resources

  • Protect The Profession

MISSION STATEMENT: STAFF

We are lifelong learners and lovers of music, serving students through engagement in outstanding repertoire, played within level-appropriate ensembles, through a variety of mediums, in high-quality performance venues. We encourage individual student musicianship through enthusiastic, inspirational pedagogy, and by placing a premium on student participation in private lessons, chamber music, and honor ensembles. As professionals we value respectful collegiality, intentional communication, and transparent collaboration.

CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT

PRIORITITES of the CURRICULUM

  • BEGINNERS: The Process

    • Count

    • Note Names

      • Finger/Slide

    • Articulate (Perc: Sticking)

      • Tah or Thee

      • Sung on pitches

    • Air Play

      • Teacher Plays

    • Play the line

  • Music Literacy

    • “The Blueprint”

    • Notation

      • Clefs / Staff

    • Nomenclature / Terminology

    • Rhythm / Meter

    • Key Signature

  • Intentional Marching Arts Exposure

    • Videos

  • Classroom procedural

    • Pedagogical

      • Posture: Back Straight, shoulders relaxed

      • Feet Flat on floor

      • Hand Position

    • ‘Freeze’ at end of rep, line, etc.

    • Case on Right side

    • Backpacks under chair

    • Conseq for speaking out or playing out of turn

      • Warning

      • Time Out

      • Writing Assignment

  • Character Development

MAPPING IDEAL INSTRUMENTATION

  • Top Down

  • Inventory - driven

COLOR / LOCATION / TYPE KEY
FOR STANDS & CHAIRS @ UHS

• Purple = BR1 / Plastic stands / 4 chair racks.  5 stand racks.
• Red = BR2  / Plastic stands / 4 chair racks.  5 stand racks .
• Green = BR3 / Metal stands / 7 chair racks.  6 stand racks.
• Orange = Atrium / Metal Stands / 2 chair racks.  3 stand racks.
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• Black = Orch Room #1610 / Plastic Stands. 3 stands racks, but only 2.5 racks full (total of 50 stands). 4 chair racks.
• Yellow = UPAC Stage/Loading dock / 5 chair racks total, 20 chairs per rack. Black-legged chairs only. 
• Gray or Gray = Drama Room #1616 / 3 chair racks
• Blue or Blue = Choir Room #1609 / 3 chair racks

email gr 9-12 Attendance
Email Gr 10-12 Attendance

OTHER CONTACTS

Fine Arts Department

Matt McCready Director | 918-357-7416 | email
Cynthia Yoakam Admin. Asst. | 918-357-7414 | email

ORCHESTRA FACULTY

Paula Surface Lead
Patti Gaddis
Catalina Simmonds
Ashley Allison
NEW FOR 2025-26 TBA

VOCAL MUSIC FACULTY

Scott Zenthoefer Lead
Daniel Frerichs
Tyler Acord
Amanda Warren

THEATRE FACULTY

Erika McGhee
Tony Schneider
Jeff Spatz
Camille Bennett

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SITE
MUSIC TEACHERS

• Andersen - Julie Shadle
• Boevers - Shirley Davis
• Cedar Ridge - Jamie Treseder
• Clark - Amanda Frerichs
• Darnaby - Karen Sullivan
• Grove - Lorin Rogers
• Jarman - Isaac Herbert
• Jefferson - Chance Davis
• McAuliffe - Angela Steinmitz
• Moore - Laura Zenthoefer
• Ochoa - Kenneth Loney
• Ochoa - Emma Baltzer
• Peters - Megan Jacobs
• Rosa Parks - Juanita Baiza

High School Pep Tunes List

ROTATION OF LONGS & SHORTS

  • TRADITIONAL

    • Go Big Red OLD

    • Go Big Red NEW

    • Eat ‘em Up

  • CONTEMPORARY

    • Sweet Caroline

    • Don’t Stop Believin’

    • Imperial March

    • Mars

    • Seven Nation Army

    • Frankenstein

    • Oklahoma! TAG

    • Hey!

GAMEPLAY

  • Fight Song

  • Fight TAG 1

  • Fight TAG 2

  • Fight TAG 3

  • Fight TAG 4

  • Kick-Off Chord

PREGAME/POSTGAME

  • Alma Mater

  • Fight Song

DOWNLOADS of POSSIBLE FUTURE TUNES:

Staff Resource calendar

Direct Link to Google Calendar