6th Grade Band

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Upcoming playing test on 11/12: 
LATIN YULETIDE
Flutes: m. 18 - 26
Clarinets: m. 18 - 26
Alto sax: m. 23 - 31
Trumpets: m. 11 - 15 AND m. 23 - 26
Trombones: m. 15 - 23
Grace: m. 47 - 55

JOLLY ROCKIN' NICHOLAS
Gabe and Lauren: m. 21 - 29

THREE CHRISTMAS BELLS
Riley: #3 m. 19 - 27
Joel: #1 m. 21 - 24

Class Schedule

6^th Grade Band meets during 5^th period every day.

Materials

Students must have their own supplies for band class. They can purchase all materials through me, including at least three working reeds for reed players ($3 per reed, $25 per box of 10), valve/slide oil for brass players ($7) and our book "Tradition of Excellence Book 1" ($10).

Everyone must have a pencil at every rehearsal! 

Students will receive participation points for having all of the above required materials (in addition to their Essential Elements book) in class each day. It is highly encouraged (but not required) that all students purchase a tuner/metronome. This is a crucial tool in practicing! The Korg TM40 tuner/metronome is a fantastic, affordable option.

Cell Phone Policy

There will be NO cell phones allowed in class at any time. I see it once, and I will take it for the remainder of the period.

 Grading Procedures

Your semester grade for band will be based on the following:

Concert/Performance Attendance: 30%

• Attendance at all performances and concerts

• Correct performance attire (nice dress clothes; no jeans, shorts, or gym shoes)

• Arrives on time with all materials

Class Participation: 30%

• Good attitude and respect towards others during class

• Works Hard, including practicing outside of class

• Brings all materials to class (pencil, music, instrument etc.)

• Arrives on time (no tardies)

Written Assignments: 20%

• Concert/rehearsal reflections

• Listening assignments

• In class hand outs/worksheets

Performance Assessments: 20%

• Individual Playing Tests (recorded or performed for

teacher)

Concert/Rehearsal Attendance

Concert and rehearsal attendance is essential to our success. Performance dates will be announced well in advance. Please use this information to plan ahead.  Absences will only be excused for illness, conflict with another school activity, or family emergencies.

Please be on time to band class. You must be in the door by the time the bell rings and in your seat with your instrument out ready to play at 3 minutes past the bell. NO food or drink during rehearsal please!!

Practicing

Students should be practicing at least 3 times a week for 30 minutes at a time. Their playing ability is a part of their grade, and it is very hard to get better without practicing outside of band class!

Private Lessons

For those students for whom band is of serious interest, private study with a qualified professional is an outstanding opportunity to work one-on-one with a specialist on their instrument. Please contact me for a list of teachers if you are interested!