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Symphonic Band

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 Band Rehearsal
    Band Concert over Sports Practice
    Sports Game and Band Concert/ Performance
    try to make both or See Mr. Madru or Ms. Noerenberg 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
    • You may eat/drink only prior to rehearsal... you know why.... your poor horn!!!
    • 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....or wherever
    • Do not play with percussion equipment....we finally have some beautiful instruments!!!
  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

Grading Policy
Quarter 1,2,3:
  Concert Attendance
Auditions and Play Checks
Class Participation/Daily Observations
      *talking during rehearsals 		40%
40%
20%
Quarter 4:
  Concert Attendance & Memorial Day
      or Alernative Assignment -Final Exam
Class Participation/Daily Observations
      *talking during rehearsals 		50%

50%

*Memorial Day Alternate Assignment is for students who cannot, because of family commitment, participate in the Memorial Day parade. Pep band members are also excused from Memorial Day.

Assessment:

  • Attendance-See grading policy/Band 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
    • Performance of 12 major scales/various minor scales by memory
    • Final Project