Frequently Asked Questions
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Information available here about the following topics:
Extra Credit
PowerSchool Grades
Private Lessons
Uniform
Extra Credit
What opportunities are available for extra credit?
Students who complete and properly document additional activities will receive 10 extra credit points for each.
Private lessons. See GLMBA website for details.
Performances in church or private lesson studio recitals. Turn in either a program from the performance or a note, either one signed by a parent.
Participation in Solo and Ensemble
Attending other musical performances. See guideline handout for details. For possible concerts to attend, visit the sites on my Helpful Links page.
Participation in Honors Band or All-State Band.
Concert stage crew. Come to the auditorium early and stay after the concert to help set up and tear down the band seating on stage. Due to high levels of interest, stage crew is generally decided through a lottery.
Listening assignment. See guideline handout for details.
Composition assignment. See guideline handout for details.
Reports. See guideline handout for details.
Intonation chart. See guideline handout for details. This project requires a partner and a tuner and may only be done once in a given school year.
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PowerSchool Grades
My student handed in a late assignment but it is still showing as missing. Why?
I generally update grades once a week, usually on Fridays. After your student hands in an assignment, check the grade over the weekend. If it is still incorrect, please have your student bring it to my attention.
Why are there grades in the computer that haven't happened yet?
I enter most assignments into the program at the beginning of the year.
Private Lessons
How can my student get enrolled for private lessons through the Grand Ledge program?
Information can be found on the GLMBA website
How often are lessons?
Lessons are 30 minutes, once a week.
How much do lessons cost?
Lesson fees range from $15 to $25, depending upon the experience level of the instructor. Middle school students are eligible for a partial reimbursement from the Grand Ledge Music Boosters for each prepared lesson.
How can I get reimbursed for my student's lessons?
Students should take the reimbursement form with them to every lesson and get the instructor to sign it. The instructor should only sign if the student was prepared for the lesson. Completed forms need to be turned in no later than one week after the end of the trimester.
Uniform
What is the band uniform?
The official Grand Ledge Band polo shirt, black dress pants, black dress socks and black dress shoes. Black sandals are fine as long as the nylons are black as well.
What if I can't afford part of the uniform?
Please let me know immediately so that arrangements can be made to find uniform parts for your student at no cost to you.
What should I do with outgrown uniform parts?
I will be happy to take gently used uniform shirts, pants or shoes off your hands to keep in the band room to help students in need.