Concert Band Syllabus - Northbridge Public Schools

Concert Dates:Concerts are a required component of this course. Please consultthe Course Expectation.• Exchange Concert: November 13, 2012 - 7pm (UHS)• Holiday Concert: December 19, 2012 - 7pm (NHS)• Spring Concert: April 11, 2013 - 7pm (NHS)• Evening of the Arts: April 25, 2013 - 7pm (NHS)• Memorial Day (In-School): TBA (May)• Memorial Day (Rockdale Common): May 27, 2013 - 11am• Graduation: May 31, 2013 - 6pm**This can be found in detail in the Course Expectation. **IV.Grading PolicyYour grade for this course will be broken down by the following criteria:Performance: 45%Students will receive points for active participation in scheduledperformances. Tardiness or unexcused absences will result in gradedeductions. Performances are an integral part of the learning process inmusic. It is expected that when students choose to participate in aperforming group, they accept the responsibilities that go with it. Theconcert schedule for this school year (subject to change) is providedabove.It is understood that some legitimate conflicts may arise.However, you are asked to check dates listed and make every effort toattend these performances. Outside of school activities (work, sports,dance, gymnastics, etc.) should not take precedence over a graded schoolsubject. An excused absence due to illness or family emergency does notget ignored. Students will have an alternative assessment to make up thepoints missed.Concert Attire is MANDATORYMen: Black Shoes, Black Socks, Black Pants, Black Long Sleeve Shirt,and TieWomen: Black Shoes, Long Black Skirt or Slacks, Black button downBlouse, or Black DressNO JEANS, SNEAKERS, WHITE SOCKS, OR SHORT SKIRTS!!!!