| 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 and Advanced Percussion |
| Each student's grade results from three areas of performance: daily grades, test, and a quarterly "out of class"
project. |
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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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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 |
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The quarterly "out of class" project will be based on one of the following: |
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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. This book is available
in the band library, or can be purchased.
This can be substituted with:
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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Maximum Miscellaneous "extra credit" onto daily grade |
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Service to the band program, to be determined by the director and student. |
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| 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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Pat Burke |
Patrick.Burke@fcps.edu |
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| Criteria for Symphonic Band and Concert Bands |
| Each student's grade will result from performance in two areas: daily grades and tests. |
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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 |
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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 |
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Maximum Miscellaneous "extra credit" |
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Service to the band program, to be determined by the director and student. |
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