PROGRAM INFO

Course Outline

• BAND
• CHOIR

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General Information:
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