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    High School Marching/Concert Band Syllabus: Course Description

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    This syllabus outlines the expectations and requirements for the High School Concert Band course. The class aims to provide students with a diverse instrumental music education through daily rehearsals and performance opportunities. Students must bring their instrument, supplies, and music to each class. Attendance at all rehearsals and performances is mandatory and factors into the student's grade. The grading policy balances daily participation, performances, and written assessments. The document lists several scheduled concert dates and performance guidelines. Parents and students must sign the bottom to acknowledge they have read and understand the syllabus.

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    High School Marching/Concert Band Syllabus: Course Description

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    This syllabus outlines the expectations and requirements for the High School Concert Band course. The class aims to provide students with a diverse instrumental music education through daily rehearsals and performance opportunities. Students must bring their instrument, supplies, and music to each class. Attendance at all rehearsals and performances is mandatory and factors into the student's grade. The grading policy balances daily participation, performances, and written assessments. The document lists several scheduled concert dates and performance guidelines. Parents and students must sign the bottom to acknowledge they have read and understand the syllabus.

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    This syllabus outlines the expectations and requirements for the High School Concert Band course. The class aims to provide students with a diverse instrumental music education through daily rehearsals and performance opportunities. Students must bring their instrument, supplies, and music to each class. Attendance at all rehearsals and performances is mandatory and factors into the student's grade. The grading policy balances daily participation, performances, and written assessments. The document lists several scheduled concert dates and performance guidelines. Parents and students must sign the bottom to acknowledge they have read and understand the syllabus.

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    High School Marching/Concert Band Syllabus: Course Description

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    Brian VanHook
    This syllabus outlines the expectations and requirements for the High School Concert Band course. The class aims to provide students with a diverse instrumental music education through daily rehearsals and performance opportunities. Students must bring their instrument, supplies, and music to each class. Attendance at all rehearsals and performances is mandatory and factors into the student's grade. The grading policy balances daily participation, performances, and written assessments. The document lists several scheduled concert dates and performance guidelines. Parents and students must sign the bottom to acknowledge they have read and understand the syllabus.

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    High School Marching/Concert Band Syllabus

    2011-2012 School Year


    Mr. Bonitz
    Instrumental Music Director
    [email protected]
    (419)-485-6700 x2311
    Course Description:
    This course is designed to give the student an enriching and diverse instrumental music
    education. This class provides a number of performance opportunities for the student in a variety
    of settings. The daily objective of the course is to foster and promote musical growth through
    the playing of an instrument by the student. As a member of the band program, group effort and
    cooperation is necessary to a successful program. Band is a skilled effort in which each student
    is expected to show technical and musical growth throughout this course.

    Required Materials:
    • Instrument
    • Supplies (extra reeds, valve oil, cork grease, slide oil, etc.)
    • Music Folder and/or flip folder and lyre
    • Pencil
    • Appropriate footwear (marching season)

    Classroom Rules: (posted in classroom)


    • Arrive to class on time. After the tardy bell you have 3 minutes to be seated with your
    instrument.
    • No gum, candy, or beverages in the classroom – Water bottles are permitted.
    • Be prepared with your instrument, music, and pencil every day.
    • Respect the people, equipment, and furnishings of the band room.
    • Observe all rules in the student handbook.
    Attendance:
    Your attendance during class and at performances has a direct effect on your grade. Band
    is a participation/performance based course. Attendance is mandatory to all rehearsals and
    performances unless otherwise noted. Attached is the list of scheduled concert dates
    throughout the school year. Please be aware of these concert dates, and plan accordingly.

    Excused Absences Include:

    • Extreme personal illness with Doctor’s Note (or absence from school)
    • Family Health emergencies verified by family
    • Approved Academic conflicts
    • Required Religious observances (with notice)
    • Extra-Curricular School conflicts approved by director in advance.
    Again, communication with the director is crucial when an absence is known. The director
    should know about any conflicts at least TWO weeks prior to the event in question. The best
    method of communication would be via e-mail or through phone contact, preferably by the
    parent or guardian of the student. Absences that are excused will be subject to a make-up
    assignment. Note: Even if the director is informed about the conflict with ample time, it does not
    guarantee that the absence will be approved.

    Grading Policy:
    The student’s grade will be based on Daily Participation Points, Performances, Tests, and
    Quizzes.
    Daily Participation Points: Student will receive 5 points per day for classroom rehearsals. If
    student is prepared for class, on time, participates, and follows classroom rules and school
    policy, the student will receive all 5 points. Failure to be prepared, tardiness, and inappropriate
    behavior will result in loss of Daily Participation Points.
    Performances: All performances are mandatory. The director will provide the students with
    performance dates with ample time to make adjustments in schedule. Performance attendance
    will be a heavily graded aspect of the class. Unlike a written test, performances cannot be made
    up or reproduced. Additionally, the band is a group activity where students must rehearse and
    perform in a collaborative fashion: One band, one sound.
    Tests and Quizzes: These will be either performance-based or written and will take place during
    the class period. Students will be given prior notice to prepare before any test or quiz.
    Performance Guidelines:
    • Be early for report times.
    • Come prepared physically and mentally
    • Have equipment and/or materials ready to go before report time.
    • No jewelry will be worn with marching band uniform.
    • Hair must not touch the neck of the uniform (long hair must be tucked under the hat
    during marching band performances)
    • Before performances, there will be a brief uniform inspection. Failure to follow
    performance guidelines will result in a lower performance grade.

    Concert Dates:
    • High School Winter Concert – Sunday, December 18th – 3:00pm

    • HS Solo and Ensemble – Saturday, February 11th at Edgerton High School

    • High School Late Winter Concert – Sunday, March 11th – 3:00pm

    • OMEA District I Large Group Contest – Friday or Saturday, March 16th or 17th at

    Sylvania High School

    • High School Spring Concert – Sunday, May 20 – 3:00pm

    (Please detach below section and return with student)

    I have read the course syllabus for the High School Concert Band, and understand the
    expectations and guidelines of the class.
    I am also aware of the scheduled concert dates throughout the school year.
    Parent/Guardian Name: _________________________
    Parent /Guardian Signature: _________________________
    Student Name: _________________________
    Student Signature: _________________________

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