Cliff Eveland, Instrumental
Director
Course Syllabus
A. Class participation - participating fully in all class activities at all times, and demonstrating acceptable attitudes and behavior during class time and rehearsals. This includes, but is not limited to: attending class (cuts and unexcused absences will lower your participation grade), being on time, bringing the required materials (instrument, music, etc.), being attentive, being respectful to director and classmates, remaining quiet when not playing with group (not talking or playing), following directions first time asked, and proper playing, clean-up, and care of your instrument and music. 40% of the fall semester grade will be based upon the area participation.
B.
Attendance at rehearsals and performances (competitions, concerts,
parades, and athletic events) - attendance at
all performances and
rehearsals is mandatory.
The reasons for
this are many, but the most important is that the band cannot give its
best performance when there are "holes" in the group. Performances are
the only real "tests" in a music class; a "test" that cannot be
reproduced. All
performances must be made-up. There are only three valid and acceptable
excuses:
PHS SCHOOL RELATED
activities (PHS cheerleading, PHS football, PHS soccer, etc.), a medical
doctor’s note, or a death in the family. Any performance or rehearsal
missed may be made-up with extra credit work. It is the sole
responsibility of the student to remember to make-up any missed
performances or extra rehearsals.
52% of the fall semester
grade will be based upon attendance at these events.
C. Test
& Bingo set-up - This includes an evaluation of your ability to
play individually the required music (the March) that we have rehearsed.
The test will be announced well in advance of the test date.
Each student is
responsible to work one Bingo set-up during the course of the school
year. All Bingo set-ups take place on Saturday at 4:00 PM at
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Fall Event(s), ( # of) |
Point Value |
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Fall Extra Credit |
Point Value |
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Class Participation (40) |
1 point per class = 40 |
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2 points |
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Total = 40 points |
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Extra Bingo Set-up |
2 points |
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Football Games (3) |
4 points each = 12 |
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Load Truck - |
2 points |
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Homecoming Parade (1) |
3 points = 3 |
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Winter Concert Set-up |
2 points |
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Veterans Day Parade (1) |
5 points = 5 |
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Load for Vets Day |
1 point |
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Parade Competitions (2) |
8 points each = 16 |
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After School Duty |
30 minutes = 1 point |
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Winter Concert (1) |
6 points = 6 |
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Research Paper |
1 point per page |
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Marching Rehearsals (5) |
2 points each = 10 |
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The paper must meet |
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Total = 52 points |
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specific criteria - a |
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Bingo Set-up (1) |
4 points = 4 |
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handout with exact |
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Test -playing March (1) |
4 points = 4 |
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directions regarding |
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Total = 8 points |
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the research paper is |
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Fall Semester Points |
Total Semester = 100 |
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available from director |
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Attached to this form you will find a calendar of all the performance dates for the year. Save this calendar to ensure that you are aware of all upcoming performances. It is important for you, and your parents, to recognize the commitment necessary to being in Percussion Ensemble/Marching Band. By giving you the calendar at the beginning of the school year, I expect that you will plan your calendar around our performances.
More information is available at www.petalumahighmusic.org, or if you need to reach me, the Music Office number is 769-9650. Parents, you are encouraged to get involved: work bingo, attend performances, chaperone competitions, attend Music Booster meetings. WE NEED YOUR HELP!
(Detach and Return)
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TO BE COMPLETED BY THE STUDENT:
I have read the previous course syllabus and I agree to abide by all of its rules.
__________________________________________________________________Date_________________
(Student's signature)
TO BE COMPLETED BY THE PARENT:
(Please, DO NOT sign this until you have read the previous page and calendar)
I have read the previous course syllabus, and I have discussed the responsibility required by the course with my son/daughter. I am aware that my student is required to attend all rehearsals and performances. By signing this form, I authorize my son/daughter to participate in the Percussion Ensemble/Marching Band.
___________________________________________________________________Date________________
(Parent's signature)
Personal Information
The biggest challenge we face in the PHS Music Department is staying in communication with our parents and students - making sure that everyone has information regarding rehearsals and performances. The information you provide below will be kept completely confidential and private, and will only be used by the PHS Music Department for the purpose of communicating with our students and families. Please provide all of the information requested. Current email addresses will be crucial, as that will be our main method of communication.
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Student Name ____________________________________________________________ Student Email Address _____________________________________________________ Student Cell Phone
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Mother’s Name __________________________________________________________ Mother’s Email Address ____________________________________________________ Mother’s Home Phone ______________________ Work Phone ____________________ Mother’s Cell Phone _______________________ Best Time to Reach You ___________ Mother’s Address
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Please write “same” if same as above Father’s Name __________________________________________________________ Father’s Email Address ____________________________________________________ Father’s Home Phone ______________________ Work Phone ____________________ Father's Cell Phone _______________________ Best Time to Reach You ___________ Father’s Address
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