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knowledge by participating in the full ensemble, small groups, and/or
chamber groups |
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Students will increase their skill and comprehension levels as musicians
by understanding and working toward mastery of various musical concepts
including, but not limited to, posture, breath control, embouchure
structure, specific instrument background information, and technical
facility (i.e., scales, articulation, rhythmic accuracy, sight
reading and singing, terminology, interpretation, form and style).
These improvements will be monitored in class, but require outside
practice to master. |
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Students will be evaluated through various methods, including playing
quizzes, verbal comprehension questions (in class), written work,
teacher feedback and coaching in class, and performances outside of
class time. |
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Students are requested to maintain decorum as they work toward individual
skill enhancement, comprehension, group progress, and performance
readiness. Students should use class time to their best possible advantage
- concentrate, make a positive contribution, study music when waiting
for rehearsal to move on, etc. Individual learning styles will vary.
Students will be evaluated on the basis of progress from their starting
point. The goal is to progress as far as possible toward the written
objective of the day. |
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| Marching
Band |
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Marching Band is required of all Wind Ensemble, Symphony
Band, and Advanced Percussion members. |
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Marching Band's normal weekday schedule (September -
November): |
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Monday - Guard rehearsal - time will be announced |
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Tuesday - Full Band & Guard - 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
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Wednesday - Full Band & Guard - 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. |
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Thursday - Full Band & Guard - 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
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Late buses will not be available for rehearsals. |
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| Transportation
To/From Events |
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Students wishing to arrange independent transportation
home from events must do the following: |
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Present the director with a note from the student's parent or guardian
explaining and giving permission for the independent ride home. Note
must be received before departure |
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Have the family member present him/herself to the director at the
event before taking the student. A student can leave only with a parent,
relative, or guardian. |
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Administrative supervision is provided at all home school activities.
Please help us by picking up your child in a timely manner. If you
have an unforeseen delay in picking up your child, please make every
effort to arrange an alternate ride home. You can call the band room
(703-922-0465) and leave a message at any time. Your child's
safety and well being is a primary concern to all of us at Hayfield |
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No student will drive him/herself to a performance, competition,
clinic or other duly sanctioned school activity that is not at Hayfield,
unless he or she has been given permission by the director and the
principal and completed appropriate paperwork. This permission will
be granted only in extreme circumstances. |
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| Color Guard |
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Throughout the school year, rehearsals will
be scheduled as necessary for performances at football games, basketball
games, indoor guard competitions, and the spring trip. |
