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Concert Orchestra

Welcome to the Duxbury High School Concert Orchestra

Concert Orchestra Officers:

TBA

Concert Orchestra Grading & Obligations:

Below is the grading and format of the class. This page clearly outlines the grading procedure for Concert Orchestra and the obligations that need to be met.

Basic grading for every term will be based on the following criteria:

10%
Concert Attendance
Attendance is mandatory
30%
Performance
Play checks students will have periodic audition checks on the orchestra music throughout the year. This grading is based on ability and effort.
60%
Daily Observations
This includes effort, attitude and classroom behavior. Students must be quiet and respectful to the learning environment. Students are expected to play when they are required. Music Checks - 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.
  • 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.

Performing Groups

Co-Curricular Groups