PORTA CENTRAL 6Th GRADE BAND

PORTA CENTRAL 6th GRADE BAND

General Expectations

• Be respectful.

• Be responsible.

• Do your best.

• Be kind.

• Bring and HAVE an open heart and mind.

• TREAT OTHERS AS YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE TREATED!

Classroom Expectations

●  Upon arrival, promptly get prepared for class to begin.

●  The rehearsal order will generally be on the board so that your music can be put in order before class begins.

●  Listen respectfully while the director is talking. Often times, the comments being made will help your section as well. (Please avoid unnecessary talking, this includes playing between sections while the director is talking.)

●  Instruments and music should be going home REGULARLY! Practicing is essential for students to be adequately prepared, it is your HOMEWORK!

●  Class will be dismissed with adequate time to pack up equipment and be ready to leave for the next class.

●  Everyone is responsible for putting up their own chair and stand, when needed.

●  In being good stewards of our common space –

○  No food.

○  No gum.

○  Only water to drink.

Materials Needed for Rehearsal

●  Instrument

●  Music and/or Book

●  Music folder (provided)

●  Music should be kept in a folder with your name and instrument on the front cover

●  A pencil – notes taken on music should be done in PENCIL ONLY!

●  Any materials specified for your instrument - reeds, valve oil, etc.

Band Grading Policy (as found in the PORTA Central Handbook)

Band is a performance-oriented class offered to 5th & 6th grade only. Grades will be based on prepared lessons, bringing your instrument to class, practice, and mandatory performances. ALL CONCERTS AND CONTESTS ARE MANDATORY. Students have a commitment to the band, and their absence from a concert or contest impacts the whole band and its performance. Grades will be lowered one letter grade for each unexcused concert or contest absence. If a student is unable to attend, they must notify the band instructor before the concert, either by note or phone call.

We have read and understand the expectations for 6th grade band.

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