Concert Band
The Duxbury Concert Band is one of three bands in the Duxbury Music Department.
The Concert Band is a non-audition group that is open to all band students in the high school. 
Concert Band Grading & Obligations
Welcome to the Duxbury High School Concert Band. Below is the grading and format of the class. This page clearly outlines the grading procedure for Concert Band and the obligations that need to be met. Basic grading for every term will be based on the following criteria:
- 20% Concert Attendance
There will be one or two concerts per term. Awards Night, Graduation & Memorial Day also count as concerts. Concerts are an integral part of being a performer and this experience cannot be recreated, therefore attendance is mandatory. The only excuse for missing a concert in a doctor’s note. Alternate assignments will be required for any missed concerts - 25% Auditions
Students are required to complete 3 to 4 auditions during year. This grading is based on effort, performance and completion. Recorded auditions must be done outside of class time and either emailed to the teacher or submitted on CD before the due date. - 20% Classroom Behavior/Attitude
Students must be quiet and respectful to the learning environment. Students are expected to play when they are required, and listen quietly when they are not. Students are asked to be respectful to the music and the other students in the class. This grade is also based on the rules and regulations below. - 15% Progress
Through a combination of class performance, class observations and auditions; students will be graded on their musical growth. Music growth is defined by a student’s progress on their technique and musicianship. - 10% Practice
Students are required to submit a practice record every two weeks showing their practice for past two weeks. This will also factor into their musical growth. - 10% Music/Instrument Check
There will be sporadic music checks and constant observation. Students must always have their folders, music, a pencil and their instrument in proper working condition.
- All percentages are current grade estimates while new curricula is being implemented
Expectations:
Students are expected to attend all concerts and performances as stated in the schedule.
Please see the Music Handbook for other specific attendance policies.
Students are expected to come to class prepared with music and instrument.
Rules that are simple but important:
- No homework/book reading during rehearsal…not on the stand or floor
- You may eat/drink only prior to rehearsal…for you horns sake.
- Never leave the classroom without asking permission.
- Put your instrument in the instrument room….. not on the floor….or wherever.
- Do not play with percussion equipment unless you are a percussionist
- This is a curricular class, work or sport games are not an excuse.
- Your grade depends on your performance; you must play every class and all concerts.
- Your instrument and music are needed at every rehearsal and concert.
- Take your cell phone off your stand. You have time before and after class to check your messages.
Students are expected to come to class ready to rehearse – this means:
- Spend time out of class on the music being rehearsed
- All students need a pencil for every class.
- Keep your instrument in good working condition
- Always put forth all your effort. Talking, being disruptive, missing entrances, not playing, etc… will affect your grade.
- Have a supportive and positive attitude towards the music and each other
- Wait quietly while other sections are working
- Do not talk while the conductor is speaking
- In sectionals, listen to the section leader
- Have an open attitude towards music that is unfamiliar
Regulations:
- There will be folder checks to make sure everyone has their music every day, all parts must be covered at every rehearsal and all music must be handed in at the end.
- Forgetting your instrument or having a broken instruments means you cannot participate in class and it will affect your grade.
- There is no chewing gum, food, or cell phones allowed in class.