Fall 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 (the
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 (e.g. 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.
51% 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 (39) |
1 point per class = 39 |
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Extra Bingo Set-up |
5 points |
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Total = 39 points |
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Load Truck – Vets, |
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Football Games (3) |
5 points each = 15 |
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2 points each |
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Homecoming Parade (1) |
4 points = 4 |
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Winter Concert Set-up |
1 to 5 points |
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Veterans Day Parade (1) |
5 points = 5 |
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After School Duty |
30 minutes = 1 point |
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Parade Competition (1) |
7 points = 7 |
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Winter Concert (1) |
6 points = 6 |
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Marching Rehearsals (7) |
2 points each = 14 |
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Total = 51 points |
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Bingo Set-up (1) |
5 points = 5 |
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Test – playing March (1) |
5 points = 5 |
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Total = 10 points |
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Fall Semester Points |
Total Semester = 100 |
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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 be in the Symphonic/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.