| All Band members are expected
to participate in four lessons per Trimester. Each lesson is
assessed/graded based on the quality of the student's
performance in that lesson, which is a direct result of
adequate and quality preparation/practice at home. Regular
and correct practice (as taught in the band lessons) is the
"homework" for successful band lessons that earn good
grades! Band lessons are equivalent to "weekly quizzes" that
occur in all other academic classes. At RHS, we do not
require a "set amount" of practice time each day, and there
are no "practice cards" to complete. However, we highly
encourage daily practice! A student will improve their
musical abilities significantly more by practicing a little
each day instead of practicing for a longer period of time
once or twice a week. Much of practicing involves the
building up of muscle memory and if we leave that training
for even a few days the muscles will "forget" what they
learned. As a result, music practice cannot be "crammed"
like a person might do for a test. Success in music can only
be achieved through the repetitions that a daily practice
routine brings!! Regular consistent practice insures musical
growth, successful lessons and a good grade in Band! % of Trimester Grade Total
.................................................. 100%
QUALITY REGULAR
PRACTICE = QUALITY LESSONS = QUALITY GRADE IN BAND!!!
Daily
Participation..............................................25%
Attends class on time, with
instrument & music, actively participating, no deductions
for inappropriate behavior or tardiness.
Required
Performances.........................................15%
Participation in all required
Concerts, and includes attendance/participation at three (3)
Pep Band events during Trimester-2.
Special
Projects......................................................10%
Tests, quizzes and/or
Auditions. Scale auditions (required of all Band members)
will occur near the end of Trimester 1, and will serve as
the final exam and chair placement in each section.
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