6th Period
Intermediate Percussion Ensemble
6th Period – Intmd Inst Ensemble
2022-2023
Syllabus
The Intermediate Percussion Ensemble is one of Lakeside’s two percussion classes. Membership is determined by audition results or by default for non-auditioned freshmen. The “Intermediate” designation indicates that the class focuses on the fundamental building blocks of both individual and ensemble performance. The curriculum gives some remedial attention to musical literacy and technical facility while also providing exposure to percussion ensemble music. Students in this class will additionally perform large ensemble music with the Symphonic Band and/or Concert Band as assigned.
Grade Category Weights:
Performance – 40%
Progress – 30%
Professionalism – 30%
All assignments will be posted and graded through your respective Google Classrooms. All non-performance assignments will also be submitted through Google Classroom. Please check with the band directors if you need the class code.
Performance Grades
– specific dates assigned through Google Classroom
– Football Games*
– Marching Band Competitions*
– Martinez-Evans Christmas Parade*
– Winter Kaleidoscope
– Pre-LGPE Performance
– LGPE
– Spring Kaleidoscope
*students not participating in marching band have alternate assignments
Progress Grades
– specific dates and materials assigned through Google Classroom
– rehearsal attendance as outlined in class calendar*
– Assigned Fundamentals Exercises and Etudes
– Assigned Solos
– Marching Percussion Audition
– Placement Audition
*students not participating in marching band have alternate assignments
Professionalism Grades
– Rehearsal Etiquette
– Musicianship Standards
Semester Exams
The final exam each semester will be a written assessment of the student’s knowledge of musical terminology. The study guide/review materials are distributed following the semester’s larger breaks (Thanksgiving Break and Spring Break).