HS Band Benefits & Requirements '13-'14.pdf - NCSBands
HS Band Benefits & Requirements '13-'14.pdf - NCSBands
HS Band Benefits & Requirements '13-'14.pdf - NCSBands
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Switching Instruments<br />
Any child who has been playing an instrument for a semester or longer should<br />
not switch instruments. The instrument which a child plays will usually be the one<br />
with which they will have the most success. Switching is only allowed under the<br />
consultation of the director. Please consider carefully the instrument to play.<br />
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Percussion<br />
Only students who have had 18 weeks (a semester) or more of piano lessons are<br />
allowed to choose percussion as their instrument. Several required percussion<br />
instruments are designed similar to the piano.<br />
Grading<br />
25% rehearsal participation & behavior (formative)<br />
25% practice sheets or honor passes, (formative)<br />
20% written assignments and assessments, (summative)<br />
30% performances (summative)<br />
Personal choice or taste in music is subjective. Performance is objective and<br />
uses musical rubrics for tone, rhythm, pitch, articulation, dynamics, phrasing,<br />
balance, and blend. A student's ability to demonstrate mastery of these elements<br />
of music constitutes their grade. Most students will have to practice the concepts<br />
taught to develop the level of mastery required in the time allotted, similar to<br />
mastering concepts in Math, English, Science class or a sport in the time allotted.<br />
Not mastering a skill leaves the student skill-less, disappointed, with a lower<br />
grade, and decreases the overall ability of the band. Daily grades are recorded<br />
for most days. Grading policies and major percentages can be changed by the<br />
instructor at any time. Grades are available for viewing on Edline.<br />
Private Lessons<br />
Students falling behind, or those wanting to excel should take private lessons.<br />
Please check the website for teachers.<br />
Tracks<br />
A minimum standard of mastery is enforced for all band students. Those exceeding<br />
the minimum standard may accept various challenges or tracks. Each track will<br />
have significant benefits including college scholarships (as evidenced by Ariana<br />
Flatt 2012-2013). Students achieving minimum mastery will be able to enjoy a<br />
lifetime on performing music. Here are the tracks.
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