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The goal of the band program is to help develop comprehensive student musicians. Through understanding the elements of music, students are better able to appreciate music as an art form. Studying an instrument and participating in music ensembles give students a “hands on” approach to learning. At the middle level, students expand upon musical concepts learned in elementary school as they continue to perform more challenging and exciting music in band and lessons. All band students are expected to follow the guidelines below: Rehearsals: Students are expected to attend all rehearsals and to be attentive to the directions of the conductor. Band is a participatory class. Students must have their instrument and music each class period. Performances: Attendance and performance at all concerts is required unless a student is legally absent from school the day of the performance. Concert Dress: Boys – White dress shirt, black dress slacks,
tie, black socks and shoes. Concert Dates: December 21, 2006 and May 25, 2007 All concerts begin at 7:30 p.m. Lessons: Lessons provide students with the small group attention needed to progress on their individual instruments. Lessons occur on a rotating basis once every six days. Students are required to attend their lessons and part of their grade is for attendance. Missed lessons must be made up with the student’s lesson teacher as soon as possible. Practice Charts: Consistent practice is necessary to develop the skills of playing an instrument. Students are required to fill out practice sheets as part of their grade. Parents are asked to sign the sheet each week to monitor their child’s progress. Grading Criteria: All students will receive a letter grade each quarter. The grading system used to evaluate your child’s progress in the program is as follows:
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