Duxbury Music

String Ensemble

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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 grade level 5 and 6 literature (College or Professional Level). Weekly private lessons are required.

Expectations:

1. 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 See Mr. Vinci ASAP
2. Students are expected to come to class prepared with music and instrument.
3. Rules that are simple but important:
   • No homework/book reading during rehearsal...not on the stand or floor
   • No eating/drinking during rehearsal...
   • You must throw away all trash
   • Never leave the classroom without asking for the pass
   • Put your instrument in the instrument room..... not on the floor....or wherever
4. 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...why is this so hard?
   • Keep your instrument in good working condition
   • Always put forth all your 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

Assessment:

• Attendance-See grading policy/ Handbook
• Daily rehearsal perceptions and observations on student's participation, preparedness, effort, attitude, and conduct
• Auditions/Play Checks using Southeast District Rubric
• Midterm/Final Exam