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Band Expectations Form: Band Expectations

 

As a member of the Band program, will abide by the following:

 

  1. I will always do my best.

  2. I will try to practice at home at least two times a week, for 15 minutes 

  3. I will be ready and have all my band materials for rehearsals and lessons.

  4. I will ATTEND CONCERTS when scheduled, I will participate in all concerts and trips, unless made impossible by a family emergency or illness. 

  5. I will behave in a manner considered acceptable by school standards. 

  6. I will attend lessons when they are scheduled. 



 BE RESPECTFUL 

 

  • Play your instrument only when given permission by the director.

  • Walk in the room quietly, get your instrument, go to your chair, and be ready for rehearsal to begin. Neatly put away all music and instruments at the end of each rehearsal.

  • Respect the director, fellow students, and any guest that we might have. 

  • Respect school property and the property of others. Only touch the instrument and equipment that belongs to you. 

 

BE RESPONSIBLE

 

  • Attend lessons. Students are allowed no more than 3 absences per concert season. In the event of  3 absences, students are required to contact the teacher to arrange for a makeup

  • Bring your instrument in working order, ALL music, method books, instrument supplies (oil, reeds, etc.), pencils, and folders that are needed for lessons and rehearsals. 

  • Come to class prepared. In class we rehearse, which means we work on how each individual part fits into the whole. At home you practice, which means you work out your own part before you come back to class. We will accomplish much more in class when you practice your own part at home. CONSISTENT, AT­ HOME PRACTICE IS NECESSARY TO SUCCEED IN BAND. 

 

PRACTICE EXPECTATIONS

 

Like any life pursuit, consistent at ­home practice will ensure that students are successful and have a meaningful and fun experience. Regular home practice reinforces the learning concepts that are presented in class and is necessary to experience success in playing a musical instrument. To achieve this, students are expected to practice at least two times a week for 15 minutes (for a total of 30 minutes), more practice time is highly recommended. Students should work on correct posture, breathing, long tones, rhythms, assignments from their method book, and concert music. 

In order for students to be successful, the parents are encouraged to: 

1. Provide a quiet place for practice 

2. Encourage regular practice in a positive manner. Students may not be able to hear/perceive daily improvement, but it is happening. Short concentrated efforts are more productive. Just like any other school subject, music has homework.

3. Listen to your student play. Give encouragement and praise and show commitment to their study. Some aspects of music can be learned very quickly while other techniques may require more practice.