String Ensemble
String Ensemble is an advanced music performance course. Students are required to maintain a high level of skill on their instrument as the group will play 4-6 grade levels of literature, which is the most advanced music (College or Professional Level). Weekly private lessons are required.
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.
Please see Music Handbook for other specific attendance policies.
When there are attendance conflicts: 
- Sports Game over Rehearsal
- Concert over Sports Practice
- Sports Game and Concert/ Performance
Try to make both or talk to teacher ASAP
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
- Complete and return weekly practice records by Fridays
- Bring a Pencil
- 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 during rehearsal and 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