| 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. |
| 40 points: | The daily grade will be based on the following areas: |
| | | Having your instrument |
| | | Having your reeds/mouthpiece/mallets & sticks |
| | | Having your music |
| | | Having a sharpened pencil |
| | | Full participation in class and performances, both during school and out of school. |
| 40 points: | The test portion of your grade will based on the following
areas: |
| | | Performance grades- These can be subtituted with an alternative assesment if needed. All alternative
projects must be completed within one week of the students return to school. |
| | | In-class quizzes |
| 20 points: | The
quarterly "out of class" project will be based on one of the following: |
| | | 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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| 10 points: | Maximum Miscellaneous "extra credit" onto daily
grade |
| | | 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 Jazz Band
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| 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: |
| | | Having your instrument |
| | | Having your reeds/mouthpiece/mallets & sticks |
| | | Having your music |
| | | Having a sharpened pencil |
| | | Full participation in class and performances, both during school and out of school. |
| | | Evidence of home practice |
| 40 points: | The
test portion of your grade will based on the following areas: |
| | | Performance grades- These can be subtituted with an alternative assesment if needed. All alternative
projects must be completed within one week of the students return to school. |
| | | In-class quizzes |
| 10 points: | Maximum
Miscellaneous "extra credit" |
| | Service to the band program, to
be determined by the director and student. |
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