Background: Music is a language. And, as in every language, there are components that must be learned to effectively communicate. By developing these skills, students will have an easier time learning to communicate as young musicians.
Purpose: The note reading assignments will help the student identify notes on the staff quickly. The goal is to eliminate hesitation when identifying notes on the staff while performing on an instrument.
Task: The student will complete assignments from the Note Reading Practice Page.
Assignments: All assignments will be online. An example of typical assignment Instructions (scroll to the bottom of the page) will be discussed here and in class. All other assignments will be assigned through Google Classroom. It will be up to the student to keep track of due dates and criteria specific to the assignment.
Important Notes:
All online and written assignments are meant to foster individual growth.
Assignments may require practice. The student may not be able to complete assignments without study preparation and practice.
Assignments received that do not meet the assignment instructions WILL NOT be accepted and returned for redo.
Students will have plenty of time between due dates to complete assignments.
There are a variety of resources available for students to use should they need help (including asking the teacher). "Not knowing" is NOT an excuse.
Late assignments WILL be subject to lowered grades. Missing assignments by quarter-end will receive a 0. No exceptions.
The goal is to keep all students moving forward, learning in a challenging environment. And, again, there will be plenty of time between due dates to complete assignments.
Alternative assignments given to students during band class WILL NOT count as homework assignments. Alternative assignments are given to students that forget their instruments. The intent being to offer the student a task that is musically related and relevant to what is happening in class. Completing homework assignments during this time is not fair to everyone else that is performing in class and still doing their homework at home. No exceptions.
Here is an EXAMPLE of an assignment. Every student would receive a detailed list like this so they know EXACTLY what to work on.
Assignment - Practice - Detailed Instructions
All Winds/Strings - Level X (of your instrument)
All Percussionists - Module X - Concert B-flat. Note Identification X - Level X.
Must complete 50 examples.
Must be 95% or better.
Due Date: XX/XX/XX