Band
Students will be graded on their participation and performance in band class and required events. The most important thing is for students to come to band class prepared each day. This includes all music, books, and required accessories for the student’s instrument. Students who repeatedly come to class unprepared will have a low band grade. Playing and written tests will also be given frequently. Each student will also be expected to turn in a practice chart weekly. Because this is a performance-based class, students who continually misbehave and disrupt learning will also see their grade negatively affected.
Chorus
The Chorus student’s grade will be based on the following elements:
• Participation in class
• Music Theory book
• Music Theory tests
• Concert attendance
• Singing test
When the students take the singing test, they record themselves singing into the computer while the rest of the class sings the piece we are currently working on. The students are graded on breathing, using tall vowels, singing with a free, clear and relaxed tone, and singing the correct pitches for their voice part.
