Your child's progress is dependent upon regular practice. I
ask that each student practice a minimum of 5 days per week.
Beginning students should practice 20-30 minutes per session and
Intermediate/Concert students should practice 30-45 minutes per
session. Practice at home is for working on individual problem
areas. Class time is for putting all of the parts
together. PLEASE MONITOR YOUR CHILD'S PRACTICE. If you
would like a practice record form, please let me know.
1. It is expected that students bring their instrument (with
necessary accessories) and their own music to every class.
Every instrument is to have their name taped to both ends of the
case. Inside the case the student is to have their name, school
and home phone number. Percussion students are to have their
name engraved on their drum sticks.
2. Students using school-owned brass instruments (horn, baritone and tuba) are required to wear white gloves any time they are handling the instrument. The gloves are available for purchase from me.
3. The first time a student forgets either music or instrument, it will be excused. Each time after that, the student will receive a "0" for the class period and will loose points toward their Band Award. This system begins anew each grading period.
4. If a student is not able to play for medical or dental reasons, a note must be presented.
5. If the instrument is in need of repair, it must be brought to me first to see if I can fit it.
6. There will be inspections to see that the following accessories are available each day:
7. Music is not to be kept in instrument cases, unless the case is specifically made to do this. The instrument can be damaged trying to keep music in the case.
8. Instrument maintenance
1. No gum at any time.
2. Instrument cases placed along the wall.
3. All school books placed on the shelves in the front of the
room.
4. Raise hand to ask a question and do not interrupt class by
playing or talking out of turn.
5. All music is to be kept in the folder that is issued to each
student - replacement folders can be purchased
For any band to be successful there must be DISCIPLINE. This
should be student self-discipline and not director imposed
discipline. Therefore the following procedure will be
followed:
1. If a student misbehaves, does not pay attention in class
or disrupts class they will be given a Behavior Report notice (25
points will be taken off their Band Award for each one) to be taken
home and have signed. A Behavior Report (100 points taken
off their Band Award) will be issued if a substitute reports a
student.
2. Students that receive more than two Behavior Reports may be
assigned in-class or lunch detention.
3. If a student receives more than four Behavior Reports, the
parents will be called. If problems continue, a conference will
be scheduled with the student and parents.
4. The student will be reported to one of the Principals if
problems continue after the parent conference.
Grading will be done through playing and written tests as well as class participation. Although daily grades are not given, failure to pay attention and lack of self-discipline will result in the student not being prepared for tests and performances. Grades given will be letter grades. In order to average the letter grades, they are converted to number grades:
A = 4 points B = 3 points C = 2 points D = 1 point F = 0 points
A student receiving a "D" or "F" for a quarter grade may be placed
on probation and not permitted to perform during the next grading
period.
Communication is an essential element between teacher and
parent. All information I send home will have a place for
student and parent signature. Anything that is to be signed and
returned must be returned to me within two weeks (unless otherwise
noted). If it is turned in late, 25 points will be taken off
the Band Award. If it is not turned in by the end of the
grading period, another 25 points will be taken off their Band
Award.
Each family will have the opportunity to participate in the
fundraising project. An alternative is a donation. It is
hoped that all students will equally share in the financial support
of awards and incentives. Those not choosing to fundraise or
donate will be required to pay for all awards and incentives.
More information will be available soon.
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POINTS AWARDED "A" for the grading period = +25 Winter Concert attendance = +100 District Band Audition = +50 District Band member = +100 Concert Band Festival Performance = + 100 Superior Rating = +100 Excellent Rating = +50 Work at Solo & Ensemble Festival (10 points per hour - max. 30) Attend a concert = +10 (must show a program - maximum of 50) (deadline to submit is Friday before Solo & Ens)
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SOLO & ENSEMBLE FESTIVAL Solo Points: Grade 1 = +50 Grade 2 = +75 Grade 3 = +100 Grade 4 = +125 Grade 5 = +150 Ensemble Points: Grade 1 = +25 Grade 2 = +50 Grade 3 = +75 Grade 4 = +100 Superior rating (A) = +100 |
You, as members of the Yorktown MS Band, have certain responsibilities regarding rehearsals and performances. We all work hard throughout the school year to make our band the very best it can be and we all need to make every effort to be at rehearsals and performances.
DEMERITS:
name reported by a substitute -100music or instrument not brought to class -10
Behavior Report -25
parent signature return slips: -25 if late, another -25 if not turned in