Lessons:
- Student must attend their scheduled lesson every cycle.
- Student must attend a specific number of lessons (with instrument) each marking period
- If student misses a lesson, lessons will be made up during WIN or afterschool
- Lessons will be scheduled on a weekly basis
- Lessons occur during core classes and specials. They are rotated from week to week to avoid missing the same period twice. Students should only miss a particular class about once a month.
Rehearsals:
- During WIN once or twice a cycle
- Student must attend a specific number of band rehearsals (with instrument) each marking period, and rehearsals two weeks before a concert are mandatory
- Possible after school rehearsals (not mandatory)
Concerts:
- Two concerts a year
- Mandatory
- Dress: black t-shirt and black pants or skirt (knee-length or longer), black shoes and socks
Expectations:
- Students will practice weekly
- Suggested 5 times a week for 15 minutes
- Students will provide instrument and needed materials
- Students will attend lessons and rehearsals during scheduled times
- Instruments will go home unless student chooses to practice in the band room after school
Band is graded
~ based on attendance of lessons and rehearsals, practicing and playing ~