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Concert Band

Welcome to the Duxbury High School Concert Band

Concert Band Grading & Obligations:

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:

25%
Concert Attendance		There will be one or two concerts per term. Graduation and Memorial day also count as concerts. Attendance is mandatory.
25%
Classroom Behavior		Students must be quiet and respectful to the learning environment. Students are expected to play when they are required.
25%
Auditions		Students will 3 to 4 auditions all year. This grading is based on effort and completion.
15%
Progress		A combination of class performance, auditions and play checks student will be graded on there musical growth.
10%
Music Check		There will be sporadic music checks, so students must always have their folders and music.

Rules and Regulations

  • This is a curricular class, work or sport games are not an excuse. Only Illness with a note from a parent or guardian is 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.
  • There is no talking while someone is on the podium
  • 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 means you cannot participate in class and it will affect your grade.
  • You are graded on your effort, playing, and participation. Talking, being disruptive, missing entrances, not playing, etc... will affect your grade.
  • There is no chewing gum, food, or cell phones allowed in class.