6th
Grade Band Syllabus
6th and 7th
period
2005-2006
E-mail:whitewaterband@fcboe.org
This course is designed to give the student a love and understanding of all types of music by learning to perform the best of the available band literature.
1. Be on time to every class and rehearsal.
2. When you enter the room you are expected to get your instrument out and sit without talking or playing. You must be seated one minute after the tardy bell rings.
3. Gum, candy, food or drinks are not allowed in the bandroom.
4. Students must have their instrument, music folder, reeds and valve oil, etc. for every class.
5. Have the daily personal planner at your stand each day.
6.
Students
are responsible for knowing all the dates on the band calendar. Missing a concert, rehearsal or event because
they did not check the calendar or did not listen in class is considered
unexcused.
1. Students are responsible for the music and instruments that are checked out to them. They will be responsible for replacing lost music.
2. All forms and permission forms need to be turned in on time.
3. Students should help keep the bandroom clean at all times.
4. All percussion players must have their own equipment. This includes a practice pad, snare sticks and bell mallets. The band will not provide these items. Later in the year we will talk about getting a snare drum and additional sticks.
Grades:
The grades will be calculated as follow:
Daily Class Work: 60%
Students will be given points based on preparation for class. Bringing their instrument, music and pencil will figure into the overall grade.
Students will be given weekly playing and written test.
Band Homework/ Practice Records: 10%
The practice record is due either Mon. or Tues. of each week. To receive an “A” on the practice record for the week, they will have to practice 5 days a week, 30 minutes a day. Students may also submit their practice record over the internet.
Classroom Behavior
and Expectations
Students are expected to demonstrate proper and responsible behavior. They are also expected to give their best effort for every class. A system of progressive consequences has been developed to deal with offenses that are in nature of nuisance rather than serious problems. These consequences are not given for offenses of a more serious nature which demand the immediate attention of the band director and/ or the school administration. Disrespect or disobedience will call for immediate disciplinary actions. Each student will begin at 0 the 0 level at the beginning of each 9 weeks. The following are the levels and the corresponding consequence.
1st infraction - Detention
w/ Mr. Melton 4th
infraction - Office Referral
2nd infraction- Detention w/ Mr.
Melton 5th
infraction - Office Referral
3rd infraction- Parent Contact
Students who demonstrate the correct classroom behavior,
participate in class, and show a good positive attitude will be rewarded with extra
time on their practice record, extra points, demerits being erased, etc.
Performances:
All performances count as a test grade. The 6th Grade Band will play at various concerts throughout the year. Parents should clear all commitments on days of concerts. All students are required to attend the performances. The 6th Grade Band will rehearse during the school day.
1. The band room has shelves that can be used to store instruments during the day. Since shelves do not have locking doors, it is a good idea to put some type of locking device on the case. This will help in providing maximum security.
2. All instrument cases and books must be clearly identified with the student’s name at all times. The completion of this will be used in the grading process.
Band
Fee/ Supplies Needed For Class:
Each student will need a 1/2inch clear vue notebook, 10 sheet protectors and a band instrument tag. THE GOOD NEWS-the band is buying all these supplies at a greatly reduced rate. The whole package of supplies is only $8.00. If you would like your name pre-printed on the instrument tag it will be $9 for the package. You don’t have to go out and buy the supplies yourself. The band will have the binders and band instrument tags available for sale. We will collect the money the first week of school.
We will discuss the various instruments and fundamentals of music during the first several weeks of school. I will contact you by way of a letter to let you know when you need to obtain an instrument.
Books needed for class:
6th Grade Band: Essential Elements 2000 Book 1 and Winning Rhythms
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Please return this portion to the band director. Due
Friday, Aug. 12, 2005
I have read the 6th Grade Band syllabus and realize what is expected for the 2005-2006 school year. I also realize that being a member of the 6th Grade Band that I am expected to come to performances.
Students Signature________________________________________Student E-mail___________________
Parents Signature_________________________________________Parent E-mail____________________
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