7th & 8th Grade White Orchestra
7th & 8th Grade White Orchestra is made up of 7th & 8th grade string players who study privately.
Expectations
Students are expected to attend all concerts and performances as stated in the schedule.
Excuse notes are required one week in advance of expected absence.
General Rules:
- No homework/book reading during rehearsal
- You may eat/drink only prior to rehearsal
- You must throw away all trash or there will be no drinks allowed at all
- Never leave the classroom without asking for the pass
- Put your instrument in the instrument room….. not on the floor
Students are expected to come to class ready to rehearse – this means:
- Spend time out of class on the music being rehearsed
- Bring a Pencil
- Keep your instrument in good working condition
- Always put forth your best effort
- 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
- 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.
Grading:
- 60% is based on daily assessment: effort, playing of music, attitude and participation
- 30% is based on playing checks of the rehearsal music and quizes
- 10% is based on performance in the concert
Tentative 2011 – 2012 Concert Dates:
Tuesday, December 13th PAC Holiday Concert 7:30PM
Monday, February 13th PAC All String Night 7:30PM
Thursday, May 10th PAC Spring Concert 7:30PM
Nick Tatarka