OBJECTIVES
The objectives of the Farwell Middle School Bands are to provide a
large instrumental ensemble for students to experience all aspects
relative to the performance of varying levels of band music. New,
as well as standard repertoire of artistic and educational natures
will be performed by this ensemble. These groups will participate
in seasonal concerts at our school and possibly perform
additionally at the discretion of the director and
administration.
MUSIC
Students will be assigned a specific music folder which will
remain the property of Farwell High School. Students will be
assessed a replacement fee for any and all music that is lost or
that which is damaged through negligence on the part of the
student (beyond normal usage). MUSIC MAY NOT BE PUT INTO
INSTRUMENT CASES. Folders may and should be, taken home for
rehearsal at home.
CLASS EXPECTATIONS
Students are to:
-Be on time for rehearsals
and performances
-Be prepared (with reeds, oil, instrument, pencil, music, proper
uniform etc....)
-Be respectful of others and of equipment
-Be focused on the job at hand - This means “Listen the first
time instructions are given.”
-Be aware of and follow our band
procedures.
ATTENDANCE
Students are expected to attend all performances and
required, extra rehearsals. Any absences that are warranted are to
be discussed with the director at least two weeks in
advance (See Band Handbook for further details). Material to make
up that grade will be turned in within one week of the performance
date or an unexcused absence will be given. If the absence is due
to family or personal emergency, then the student is required to
speak with the director as soon as possible (CALL ME before
the event).
GRADING 1ST NINE WEEKS
50% of Grade: Musical exams/tests and quizzes on knowledge of
classroom work and individual rehearsal at home.
25% of Grade: Practice Sheets
25% of Grade:
7th&8th Grade - 12 Major
Scales - 10 pts each
5th & 6th Grade - 9 Friday tests - 25 pts each
Semester Grades are figured from 40%=1st
nine weeks, 40%=2nd nine weeks and 20%=final exam.