Beginning Band

Grading Format

Classroom Participation    20%

Three minutes after the tardy bell will be allotted for preparation for class. Rehearsal preparation means always having a working instrument, all appropriate related materials (reeds, mallets, sticks, mutes and/or oil), music, and general responsibility.  All students should be seated and ready to participate in rehearsal following the first three minutes of class. This portion is earned on a weekly basis.

​Classroom Assignments & Quizzes    25%

Classroom grades may consist of, but not be limited to, playing tests, reviewing rating sheets, journals or portfolios, reports, worksheets relating to performance music, and individual or group assessment assignments.  Quizzes, while infrequent, will test student’s individual theoretical knowledge and musical abilities. 

Out of Class Assignments    25%

While a great deal of growth occurs during class, it is the structured experiences outside the classroom that will truly enhance a musician’s growth.  Weekly practice records catalog progress and time spent on music and studies for class.  

Concerts    30%

Our performances are our tests.  They are a natural outgrowth of our music classroom.  While band class does not solely exist for the sake of performance, music is a listening art.  Therefore, the greatest musical satisfaction is when performers know their music has reached an audience.  For this reason, we schedule a concert performance once per quarter that serves as a demonstration of their accomplishments.  Due to the limited number of concerts in contrast to the number of games, athletic contests are not considered excused absences for concerts.

Beginning Band Uniforms

Students need only wear their best outfit for our concerts.

Try to avoid the following things:  black denim jeans, skirts, leggings. capris, or athletic pants appropriate for performances. No prints or patterns.