INSTRUMENTAL HAND BOOK
GRADING POLICY – Students who are scheduled Band will receive a letter grade each trimester. This grade is based on CLASS PARTICIPATION, ASSIGNMENTS (GC) and RECORDINGS.
40 % RECORDINGS (Instrumental)
30 % CLASS PARTICIPATION
30 % ASSIGNMENTS (Google Classroom)
40 % RECORDINGS (Instrumental)
30 % CLASS PARTICIPATION
30 % ASSIGNMENTS (Google Classroom)
BASIC MUSICAL KNOWLEDGE
Throughout the year each student will be given opportunities to demonstrate an understanding of basic music theory covering the most essential information a musician should know in order to be successful in a middle school instrumental program. To help ensure proficiency on their instrument, it is required for students in grades 5, 6 and 7 to purchase a music book. All books are available through the local music store or Mr. Fulks.
Every student will be tested on a predetermined excerpts chosen from Festival Solos, Festival Ensembles, Lesson book or other material provided in their virtual band folder located in Google Classroom. The specific excerpt will be announced in advance, as well as practicing suggestions to help each student achieve success.
Throughout the year each student will be given opportunities to demonstrate an understanding of basic music theory covering the most essential information a musician should know in order to be successful in a middle school instrumental program. To help ensure proficiency on their instrument, it is required for students in grades 5, 6 and 7 to purchase a music book. All books are available through the local music store or Mr. Fulks.
Every student will be tested on a predetermined excerpts chosen from Festival Solos, Festival Ensembles, Lesson book or other material provided in their virtual band folder located in Google Classroom. The specific excerpt will be announced in advance, as well as practicing suggestions to help each student achieve success.
CLASS PARTICIPATION
A student’s positive contribution to the Class (preparedness, participation in class discussions, volunteering to play or lead, effort, punctuality, and attentiveness) will contribute toward a portion of the trimester grade.
All band students are required to attend all lessons (Google Meets). If a student does not attend a class, no credit will be given for the missed class. It is understood that a student absent from school will not be penalized.
Students should:
A student’s positive contribution to the Class (preparedness, participation in class discussions, volunteering to play or lead, effort, punctuality, and attentiveness) will contribute toward a portion of the trimester grade.
All band students are required to attend all lessons (Google Meets). If a student does not attend a class, no credit will be given for the missed class. It is understood that a student absent from school will not be penalized.
Students should:
- Join the Class (Google Meet) within 5 minutes of the start of class and remain in the Meet until the class is over.
- Set up instruments and be ready to play and contribute throughout class.
- It is expected that all students practice assignments between classes.
- Complete class assignments during class or finish for homework.
RECORINGS
The purpose of the recordings is to give me an opportunity to hear all students individually. In this new virtual setting it becomes more important to hear all students and this is the most effective way to do this. The recordings help me develop a more individualized plan for each student based on their needs.
All children do not start at the same level nor do all children progress at the same speed. Every student is expected to improve. Your child’s progress should be noticeable at home as well as in school. All students will experience some difficulties along the way which is normal. The best we can do for our children is to encourage them to persevere and work toward their goals.
The purpose of the recordings is to give me an opportunity to hear all students individually. In this new virtual setting it becomes more important to hear all students and this is the most effective way to do this. The recordings help me develop a more individualized plan for each student based on their needs.
All children do not start at the same level nor do all children progress at the same speed. Every student is expected to improve. Your child’s progress should be noticeable at home as well as in school. All students will experience some difficulties along the way which is normal. The best we can do for our children is to encourage them to persevere and work toward their goals.
