| A secondary school band director focuses on teaching
ensemble performance. The goal of the director is for students to
aspire to higher levels of musical understanding, performance, and
experience through this type of group experience. |
| "A chain is only as strong as its weakest link."
Every band/organization works as a chain, depending on each and every
person to perform to the best of his/her ability. Therefor, the high
school grading policy places a great amount of reward on individual
playing growth. |
| Students are seated according to their musical and technical
proficiency on the instrument. This is done to insure proper blend
and balance throughout the ensemble. Chair placement of students is
based on auditions which are held at least once a quarter. Each student
is responsible for his or her own performance and it should be understood
that the success of others is beyond one's control. |
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Criteria for
Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band,
and Advanced Percussion |
| Each student's grade results from three areas of performance:
daily grades, test, and a quarterly "out of class" project. |
| 40 points: |
The daily grade will be based on the following areas: |
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Having your instrument |
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Having your reeds/mouthpiece/mallets & sticks |
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Having your music |
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Having a sharpened pencil |
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Full participation in class |
| 40 points: |
The test portion of your grade will based on the
following areas: |
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Performance grades |
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In-class quizzes |
| 20 points: |
The quarterly "out of class" project will
be based on one of the following: |
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Private lessons on a weekly basis from an approved instructor.
Approval of the private lesson teacher can be made by only the director.
Approved instructors are professional musicians on a particular instrument
with teaching experience. |
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OR
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Two lessons completed satisfactorily with the director.
Lessons will take place outside of class time, either during the student's
lunchtime or after school. The lesson will consist of "steps"
from the Rubank Method Book. |
| 10 points: |
Maximum Miscellaneous "extra credit" onto
daily grade |
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5 points: |
Perfect attendance at after-school rehearsals with no tardies |
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10 points: |
Participation in Tag Day, 1st quarter |
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10 points: |
Participation in fruit sale, 2nd quarter |
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10 points: |
Participation in Solo & Ensemble with a rating of Superior
or Excellent |
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5 points: |
Audition for All-District Band |
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5 points: |
Participation in All-District Band weekend |
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5-10 points: |
Service to the band program, to be determined by the director |
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10 points: |
Attendance on Spring Trip |
| If you have any questions or concerns about how a grade
is compiled, please do not hesitate to call a band director at 703-922-0465,
or send email to: |
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Stephanie Lewis |
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Pat Burke |
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Criteria for
Beginning Band
and Concert Bands |
| Each student's grade will result from performance in
two areas: daily grades and tests. |
| 60 points: |
The daily grade will be based on the following areas: |
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Having your instrument |
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Having your reeds/mouthpiece/mallets & sticks |
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Having your music |
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Having a sharpened pencil |
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Full participation in class |
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Evidence of home practice |
| 40 points: |
The test portion of your grade will based on the
following areas: |
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Performance grades |
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In-class quizzes |
| 10 points: |
Maximum Miscellaneous "extra credit" |
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5 points: |
Perfect attendance at after-school rehearsals with no tardies |
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10 points: |
Participation in Tag Day, 1st quarter |
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10 points: |
Participation in fruit sale, 2nd quarter |
| 10 points: |
Participation in Solo & Ensemble with a rating
of Superior or Excellent |
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5 points: |
Audition for All-District Band |
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5 points: |
Participation in All-District Band Weekend |
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5-10 points: |
Service to the band program, to be determined by the director |
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10 points: |
Attendance on Spring Trip |
