5th Period alt. Marching Band
Fall 2020
!st Period
Instructor: Mr. Lara
Course Overview:
Marching band is and always has been considered to be a “moving Concert Band”. As such this fall semester will be concerned with producing students with a great grasp of the essentials of good musicianship. An essential part of the teaching will be occurring outside as we work together through Covid this fall. Since this so vital to the success of the band program in the fall it must be understood that all band members MUST have their physicals on file along with the Parent Acknowledgement form before being allowed to participate in any outside rehearsals.
If you are a student who has signed up for the first time at the High School level you will be asked and required to choose an instrument immediately. Failure to choose an instrument will also result in removal from the class. Once again, all students enrolled in the class must be fully participating. There can be no exceptions.
Materials needed and fees assessed (these requirements are currently on hold)
Members of the Band of Eagles must be prepared to acquire the following materials and pay the following fees.
Marching Band Shoes 25.00
Band of Eagles T-Shirt 10.00
Black calf length socks (you purchase)
Accessories for their chosen instrument (sticks, valve oil, reeds, etc.)
Band Maintenance fee* - 20.00 for the year.
At the beginning of the year each student will be asked their shoe and shirt size in order to place the order for the required shirt and marching shoes. The director will provide opportunities for students to purchase accessories as the year goes on.
Classroom rules
*Arrive early enough for rehearsal so that you are in place ready to play at the start of rehearsal. Being at the door is not enough to be on time.
*Bring all necessary materials, music etc., to each rehearsal.
*Do not grab or attempt to play another student’s instrument.
*Listen to all instructions given by the Director and band staff without fail.
*No unnecessary talking.
*All instruments and materials must be put away properly in lockers and chairs and stands need to be straightened before leaving the room.
*Bathrooms may be used before class and if time permits when the class is dismissed.
*Practice rooms are off limits unless a student or students have gotten permission to practice. Lights are to remain on at all times and if there is silence for what the director deems is too long a time the student may be asked to leave the room.
*Students remain seated or in rehearsal circle when appropriate. Students will not leave the rehearsal area without permission.
*NO rehearsal or performance is “optional”. All events will be subject to grading.
Virtual addendum
In this unusual time it has become necessary to present lessons in a format that involves virtual classrooms. Every student is supposed to attend in the mornings during the synchronous class times. Please try to attend on time each day. While online, please:
Leave your mic off
Raise your virtual hand to be called on.
Check for assignments in Google Classroom.
Grading and attendance
During Covid:
*In order to be counted as Present each day, each student will need to have some kind of contact with the district through working on or submitting assignments, attending the synchronous class sessions, or meeting with the teacher in some manner.
*Assignments will not be given on a day to day basis but assigned to be completed over several days.
*Currently the district is informing all band teachers that football games will be happening and that bands are to attend. The guidelines are flexible for now and updates will be given during synchronous class times.
*The bulk of grading will be based on the assignement you will find in you Google classroom. It is necessary for you to complete them.
*Performances (Games, pep rallies, parades etc.) 30%
*Covid assignments online 30%
*Evaluations ( Testings administered by Director ) 20%
*Playing tests ( Barrier exams ) 20%