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High
Band Handbook
(2015-16 School Year)
Table of Contents
- Classroom Policies
o Classroom Rules and Procedures
o Absentee Policy
o Dress Code
- Grading System
- Mandatory Performance Schedule
- Summer Performances
- Contract
Classroom Rules
1. Miss Harbaugh is in charge.
2. Be on time.
3. Respect everyone in this ensemble.
4. Respect all of the equipment in this room.
5. Represent our school well.
6. Come to class prepared to learn
7. Do your part to make this ensemble successful
(PRACTICE)
8. Gum, (non water) Drinks, and Food need to be left at
the front door or on the front table. NO EXCEPTIONS.
9. Phones should not be seen OR heard.
10.
If in doubt, refer to rule number one.
Classroom Procedures
1.
Absentee Policy
1) Rehearsal
Rehearsal attendance is a significant part of the learning
process. Your part is an essential one and we need to have it
whenever possible. That being said, I understand that you may
occasionally need to miss a rehearsal. When this occurs I ask
that you follow the procedure outlined below, as soon as you
know that you will be absent.
1) Attain an absentee slip from the table outside my office.
(If there is not one there, ASK!)
2) Fill out the slip, including your name, the dates when
you will be gone, and the reason for your absence.
3) Bring the slip to me. I will record the dates that you will
be gone and fill in the Assignment portion of the slip.
4) (Assignments will vary, based on teachers discretion,
but will usually include a practice log to make up for
missed playing time).
5) When the absentee slip is returned to you complete
your assignment to the best of your abilities.
6) Have a guardian sign the slip signifying that they are
aware of your absence as well as your completion of the
assignment.
2) Performances
DRESS CODE
Marching Band
Street clothes and an MFL MarMac T-Shirt
Concert Band
Men black socks, black shoes, black pants, white shirt.
Ties are optional.
Women Also have the option of black skirts and black
and/or white dresses. Women should not war ties.
Grading System
Performances 30%
Be there. Be on time. Do your best. Be positive and
constructive.
Performance grades are based on concert etiquette;
which includes but is not limited to, being on time,
being respectful, taking the stage appropriately, being
attentive, doing your best, staying quiet before, after,
and between songs, and being a good audience
member.
Assessments 30%
Assessments will include assignments, exams, and
playing tests.
Content of playing exams will include music from
private lessons, performance repertoire, scales,
technical studies, and sight-reading. Windows for
playing tests will be announced in advance and you will
be allowed to retake the tests until the testing window
closes.
Lessons 20%
Attending weekly lessons and demonstration of good
practice habits.
Rehearsal 20%
Be there. Be punctual. Be prepared (supplies and
practice). Do your best. Be positive. Participation points
will be lost if any of these criteria are not met.
FINAL 10%
Finals will be 10% of the total semester grade. (This is
factored in separately, which is why these percentages
total 110%.)
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Contract
I, ____________________, (Student Name) understand that I have an important role in the
band and in the constructive learning environment with in this classroom.
I am responsible for my own behavior and I agree to meet the behavioral
expectations outline in this handbook.
Since I play an important role in the band I agree to be present for all rehearsals
and performances, and understand that I am responsible for notifying the
instructor of any anticipated absences as soon as possible. I also understand
that I am responsible for attaining and completing an absentee slip for every
absence.
Since I play an important role in my own learning as well as the learning of my
classmates I agree to work hard to learn my parts and complete my
assignments. I also understand that absentee assignments are highly important,
as I am responsible for making up missed content.
Signed ____________________________________
(student signature)