Small Group Lessons
Every student is expected to attend his/her small group lesson per week
Excused absences are:
a. absence from school
b. field trip
Ensemble Rehearsals (you will be assigned to Monday/Thursday or Tuesday/Friday rehearsals at the beginning of the school year once the director has the opportunity to hear you play)
Every student is expected to attend their ensemble rehearsal every Wednesday
Excused absences are:
a test (not a quiz) with a note from that teacher.
absence from school
field trip
excuse approved by Mr. Gall
***You MUST tell Mr. Gall about your planned absence at least one day before that week's Wednesday orchestra rehearsal. Otherwise, your absence from rehearsal will be considered unexcused and thus will impact your grade negatively!***
Attendance in Orchestra is based on personal responsibility. Any student who uses “Orchestra” as an excuse to cut another class or for tardiness will be expelled from the program for the school year.
3 unexcused absences from small group lessons will result in expulsion from the Orchestra program. Forgetting your instrument will count as 1/2 an unexcused absence as you cannot participate in the lesson. There is no excuse for missing small group lessons, as the Health and Physical Education teachers have coordinated our schedules.
Concert attendance is vital to completing the program. Conflicts with your personal schedule should be worked out ahead of time. This is your ensemble and your responsibility. If you are not present for a concert, your grade will be negatively affected and you will be unable to attend the end-of-year field trip.
*If academic difficulties arise, and your participation in Orchestra is a concern, please speak to me*