09 Band Syllibus

Coolidge High School Band Syllabus 1 Credit, Full Year 2008-09 Jason Crews, Director of Bands [email protected] (602) 903-4748 http://www.cooldigehighband.org Course Description:

Students will have the opportunity to study the music and transcriptions of the masters along with fine marches, pop selections, and contemporary literature. This group will perform in concerts. Participation in all performances and festivals is required. May be repeated for credit. Mandatory Materials: Pencil Black 3 ring binder with sheet protectors Provided band folder Instrument Specific Materials (reeds, valve oil, slide grease, cleaning material, etc) Your Ears! Recommended Materials: Metronome Tuner Attendance Policy: Band is an activity that requires commitment and planning. We plan rehearsals to minimize the time requirement and maximize the productivity of the band. When any person is absent from a rehearsal, whether it be for legitimate reasons or not, it affects the group in many ways. Class rehearsal will follow the school attendance policies, found in the Coolidge High School Student Handbook. Extra-curricular rehearsals, concerts, trips and competitions are required and graded. Please check the band website calendar (http://coolidgehighband.org/?q=Calendar) when scheduling work, vacation or other personal occasions. If you face a conflict, please let a director know IMMEDIATELY. You will then be asked to fill out an Excused Absence Form (found on the website). Your absence will be excused or unexcused. If the absence is excused, you will still have to make up the points by completing an assignment at the director’s discretion. If the absence is unexcused, there will be no opportunity to make up the points missed. Please note that work is not an excusable absence. Excusable absences are for emergency situations. Sectionals will be scheduled by the director on an as-need basis. These rehearsals will be given with at least two weeks notice and will be required as part of your participation grade. If you are going to be absent from a sectional, notification to the band director is required for excusal.

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Tardiness will not be tolerated. We need to start on time to ensure that we properly prepare ourselves to get the most out of rehearsal. Work and participation points missed in the first minutes of class will not be available to make up. Being tardy to a concert or extra-curricular event will result in a lowered grade for that event.

Classroom Policies and Procedures: 1. BE POSITIVE!! 2. Respect yourself. 3. Respect others 4. Respect your property 5. Respect the property of others. 6. Absolutely NO food, drink or gum is allowed in the band room. Bottled water is ok. If the band office is open during lunch, you may eat lunch with the directors (otherwise you must go outside, not to the hallway). 7. Profanity, harassment or hazing of any type will not be permitted. 8. Be prepared for class and ready to play by two minutes after the final bell rings. 9. Do not touch or play an instrument that is not assigned to you. 10. No PDA (public displays of affection) will be allowed. 11. Lock your instruments and belongings. Unlocked items are subject to removal and assessed a $1 per day storage fee. Keep your lockers clean. Grading Policy: Quarter grades will be broken down in the following percentages: Participation Performance Class Assignments

9% 20% 21%

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Musicianship

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daily preparation and positive participation concerts, competitions, gigs listening journals, mentoring, essays, etc This includes musical projects, directly related to the state or national standards for music. Student performance on his/her instruments makes up half of the class grade, performance evaluation (formal and informal).

Objectives and Expectations: 1. A student will exhibit a professional attitude and behavior during performances and rehearsals. 2. A student will become an independent thinker and self-motivated worker while becoming a team player through directing and/or taking part in productive sectional rehearsals, and performing, whenever possible, without a conductor. 3. A student will become aware of his or her skill level on their instrument in relation to their potential. 4. A student will understand, appreciate and perform a wide variety of wind band literature in various styles. 5. A student will become aware of past and present instrumental performers, ensembles, composers, and compositions. 6. A student will be encouraged to develop their singing skills and learn the importance of using their inner ear. 7. A student will become aware of career or employment opportunities or college-major options available to them in the field of music. Coolidge High School Band Syllabus | Page 2 of 4

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A student will engage in performance tours or off-campus concerts whenever possible. A student will be given the opportunity to perform solos as they are needed in the repertoire. A student will have the opportunity to be exposed to the teaching styles of other music educators. A student will be responsible for helping to promote audience attendance at band concerts.

Failing Grade Notice: Any student receiving a grade of a D or an F is subject to removal from the band program. The student may be asked to schedule an appointment with their counselor and make necessary adjustments to their schedule.

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