For Concert Band and Wind Ensemble

Assessment Tool       Expectations

Rehearsal Etiquette:  The rehearsal grade is based on positive participation, attitude and cooperation.  Students are expected to have all necessary equipment and music.  As in any other class, excessive tardies and/or absences will affect the grade.

Required Gigs: Students are expected to participate in all required performances such as concerts, parades and contests - usually 4-5 per trimester.

Lessons:  Four lessons minimum each trimester.  Forward progress is expected.  A lessons evaluation will be given at the end of the trimester.  Poorly prepared lessons may result in the loss of chair position.  Students may opt. for outside private lessons.

Pep Band: Attendance is required at 4 pep band events.  This does not include tournament games since these cannot be determined in advance.

Written Work: Students may be required to keep a legible class notes or handouts on music theory, music appreciation and terminology.  Occasional written tests may be given.

Lettering Criteria

• Grades: "A" grade for all 3 Trimesters.  May not miss a required event.  Scheduling conflicts will be handled on a case-by-case basis.  Work is not acceptable for an excused absence.
• Contest: Superior or Excellent rating at Solo/ Ensemble Contest.

Academic Integrity Statement

In this class you will neither give nor receive unauthorized aid without specific permission for collaboration or without proper citation.  This includes class work, quizzes, examinations, preparations of reports or projects, or in any other work that is used to evaluate you.  You can expect that any papers or projects you turn in will be checked to assure originality  and accuracy of citations.    At Cretin-Derham Hall we uniformly deplore cheating, lying, fraud, misrepresentation, plagiarism, copying other students' work, and other dishonest behaviors that jeopardize the rights, welfare and integrity of Cretin-Derham Hall.

Consequences: 

• First Documented offense:   Zero Credit for work.  Teacher will call parents and the Dean of Students will be notified.  The Dean of Students will be responsiblefor assigning additional consequences.
• Second Documented Offense:  Academic board of Discipline will recommend consequences, which may include loss of credit for the class or a recommendation for a Board of Review.  These consequences are not limited to cheating in one class; they are cumulative.

For Concert Band and Wind Ensemble

*Sophomores, Juniors & Seniors Eligible

Assessment Tool       Expectations

Rehearsal Etiquette:   The rehearsal grade is based on positive participation, attitude and cooperation.  Students are expected to have all necessary equipment and music.  As in any other class, excessive tardies and/or absences will affect the grade.

Required Gigs: Students are expected to participate in all required performances such as concerts, parades and contests - usually 4-5 per trimester.

Lessons:   Four lessons minimum each trimester.  Forward progress is expected.  A lessons evaluation will be given at the end of the trimester.  Poorly prepared lessons may result in the loss of chair position.  Students may opt for outside private lessons.

Pep Band: Attendance is required at 4 pep band events.  This does not include tournament games since these cannot be determined in advance.

Written Work: Students may be required to keep a legible class notes and handouts on music theory, music appreciation and terminology.  Occasional written tests may be given.

Outside Concert: Each trimester attend one instrumental performance (high school level or higher) and turn in a report with the concert program.  Due dates to be posted each trimester.

Class Recital:   Solo or Ensemble performance each trimester on your major instrument.

Lettering Criteria

• Grades: "A" grade for all 3 Trimesters.  May not miss a required event.  Scheduling conflicts will be handled on a case-by-case basis.  Work is not acceptable for an excused absence.
• Contest: Superior or Excellent rating at Solo/ Ensemble Contest.

Academic Integrity Statement

In this class you will neither give nor receive unauthorized aid without specific permission for collaboration or without proper citation.  This includes class work, quizzes, examinations, preparations of reports or projects, or in any other work that is used to evaluate you.  You can expect that any papers or projects you turn in will be checked to assure originality  and accuracy of citations.    At Cretin-Derham Hall we uniformly deplore cheating, lying, fraud, misrepresentation, plagiarism, copying other students' work, and other dishonest behaviors that jeopardize the rights, welfare and integrity of Cretin-Derham Hall.

Consequences: 

• First Documented offense:   Zero Credit for work.  Teacher will call parents and the Dean of Students will be notified.  The Dean of Students will be responsible for assigning additional consequences.
• Second Documented Offense:  Academic board of Discipline will recommend consequences, which may include loss of credit for the class or a recommendation for a Board of Review.  These consequences are not limited to cheating in one class; they are cumulative.