With band/choir being a performance based ensemble, the will be highly students’ grade dependent on them being at all performances and being performance ready. The rubric below outlines how a student will achieve each grade: Rubric Grade F or D (< 70%) C (70-80%) B (80-90%) A (90-100%) Student does not Student is at Student is at all Student performs Breakdown attend any or most performances and excels at all over 60% of performances. and consistent performances. performances. Student is with most notes, Student is Student shows consistent with rhythms, and performance very little most notes and articulations. ready with all progress with rhythms but is Student can music and shows musical or not yet perform the the ability to be a technical skills demonstrating music but still leader in his/her and unable to the ability to has a few small section. perform the differentiate areas where literature. dynamics, music is not articulations, or quite other musical performance skills necessary ready. to perform. Participation/Lessons/Pep Band: 30% of Grade (5 Points/Day): Due to the limited rehearsal time, it is imperative that we make the most of each rehearsal and lesson times. Each member of the ensemble has an obligation to be at all rehearsals on time, prepared and with all necessary equipment. Students will start with 5 points, any major disruptions will lead to a 0 for the day, but with proper participation the remainder of the class period, the student can earn points back. All music students must abide by the school’s attendance policies Attendance is required at all rehearsals, lessons/sectionals, and performances. Absences and tardies will be excused in the following cases: Medical emergency/ personal injury/illness Death in the family A notice for any other reason in writing and signed by whoever is taking you away from a rehearsal (i.e. parent/teacher/guardian, etc.) at least 1 week prior to the event Example of unexcused absences and tardies include but are not limited to: Work Please look ahead at our concert schedule when giving your employer days off. Our schedule will be complete by the beginning of the school
With band/choir being a performance based ensemble, the students’ grade will be highly dependent on them being at all performances and being performance ready. The rubric below outlines how a student will achieve each grade: Rubric Grade F or D (< 70%) C (70-80%) B (80-90%) A (90-100%) Breakdown Student does not attend any or over 60% of performances. Student shows very little progress with musical or technical skills and unable to perform the literature. Student is at most performances. Student is consistent with most notes and rhythms but is not yet demonstrating the ability to differentiate dynamics, articulations, or other musical skills necessary to perform. Student is at all performances and consistent with most notes, rhythms, and articulations. Student can perform the music but still has a few small areas where music is not quite performance ready. Student performs and excels at all performances. Student is performance ready with all music and shows the ability to be a leader in his/her section. Participation/Lessons/Pep Band: 30% of Grade (5 Points/Day): Due to the limited rehearsal time, it is imperative that we make the most of each rehearsal and lesson times. Each member of the ensemble has an obligation to be at all rehearsals on time, prepared and with all necessary equipment. Students will start with 5 points, any major disruptions will lead to a 0 for the day, but with proper participation the remainder of the class period, the student can earn points back. All music students must abide by the school’s attendance policies Attendance is required at all rehearsals, lessons/sectionals, and performances. Absences and tardies will be excused in the following cases: Medical emergency/ personal injury/illness Death in the family A notice for any other reason in writing and signed by whoever is taking you away from a rehearsal (i.e. parent/teacher/guardian, etc.) at least 1 week prior to the event Example of unexcused absences and tardies include but are not limited to: Work Please look ahead at our concert schedule when giving your employer days off. Our schedule will be complete by the beginning of the school
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