PROGRAM INFO
Course Outline
General Information:
All students receive 4 periods of band per week. During these periods each student is responsible for the following materials.
Practice Routine:
All students will be expected to establish a regular practice routine to learn.
Students are required to practice a minimum of 60 minutes per week. A practice sheet or online form will be completed for every week of practice.
Concert Dress:
Assessment:
At Home Practice / Daily or Weekly In class Assessments 20%
Instrumental test, Written tests and Assignments 60%
Musicianship 20%
All students receive 4 periods of band per week. During these periods each student is responsible for the following materials.
- Instrument
- Instrument supplies (3 reeds, cork grease, valve oil, slide grease)
- Music and Folder
- Method Book (provided in class)
- Pencil
Practice Routine:
All students will be expected to establish a regular practice routine to learn.
- Scales
- Exercises from Method Book
- Music for concerts
Students are required to practice a minimum of 60 minutes per week. A practice sheet or online form will be completed for every week of practice.
Concert Dress:
- Grade 6 - Black pants or long skirt for girls, white shirt or blouse, black socks, and dark shoes.
- Grade 7 & 8 - Black pants or long skirt for girls, black shirt or blouse, black socks, and dark shoes.
- Jeans are not permitted.
Assessment:
At Home Practice / Daily or Weekly In class Assessments 20%
- practice sheets or online form - 60 minutes per week
- RIPE Assessment (Responsiveness, Implementation, Posture, Etiquette)
Instrumental test, Written tests and Assignments 60%
- Playing tests (Posture, Rhythm, Note Accuracy, Tone, Articulations, Dynamics)
- Theory
- Other assignments (written, video, recordings etc.)
Musicianship 20%
- Attendance at concerts or extra/regular rehearsals
- Punctuality
- Preparedness