Lessons are 25% of your grade.
Students will be assigned an 'outside-of-class' lesson once each month. Each lesson is worth 20 points. Full points are earned for attendance, willingness to work and presence of necessary items (music, instrument, etc.).
Private lessons. Students are encouraged to take lessons from professional musicians, college professors/students. These lessons will not double for school instrument lessons unless pre-approved by the director. Most school lessons are on material related to band class requirements or upcoming performance.
Extra lessons. Extra lessons are available, time permitting. During the solo-ensemble festival season, as many extra lessons as possible will be allowed for those individuals wishing additional help.
Make-up lessons. If a student misses their assigned lesson, it is the student's responsibility to arrange for a make-up time. Sign-up is available with Mrs. Iken. Students are reminded NOT to wait until the last week of the trimester as something almost always seems to come up.