Band classes allow students to develop their skills playing a wind instrument.

These are Oboe, Flute, Clarinet, Saxophone, Trumpet, Trombone, Euphonium, and Tuba. The school has several of the larger instruments such as Bassoon and Bass Clarinet to rent to students but Band students usually have their own instrument. They should plan to carry it back and forth between home and school since regular daily practice is a requirement for the class.

Concert Band is offered for 8th and 9th graders. 7th grade students can register for 7th Grade Band

The class fee for this course is $10.00. Please make checks to "Brockbank Music". This is paid in the office.

Congratulations for taking a music class! You are here to learn more about performance and to have an opportunity to perform for an audience. For these to happen, you must respect others and be responsible for your own actions. The rules in the classroom are:

1. BE ON TIME TO CLASS
2. KEEP YOUR HANDS AND FEET TO YOURSELF
3. ABSOLUTELY NO GUM WILL BE ALLOWED DURING REHEARSAL TIME
4. COME TO CLASS EVERY DAY PREPARED

For options to the following requirements please see the Choice Board in the classroom.

CLASS PARTICIPATION - 30% OF GRADE
50 points per class will be earned for being prepared with music and instrument and participating during class time. Excused absences or not being prepared can be made up with increased practice time, 60 minutes for each class missed. Attendance at dress rehearsals and concerts is mandatory. Attendance at performances by other Brockbank performing groups is desired and will result in extra credit when reported on the appropriate form.

REGULAR PRACTICE - 35% OF GRADE
This is earned by practicing 15 minutes per day, 5 days a week and tracked on correct practice chart. The chart must be signed by the student and a parent or guardian before it is handed in at the end of each term. Additional practice time results in extra credit. With prior approval credit can be allowed for listening as outlined on listening time forms.

A WELL WRITTEN PAPER OR PRESENTATION - 25% OF GRADE
This paper is due ANY TIME BEFORE MIDTERM each term. It must be two double spaced typewritten pages long or 500 words if hand written. The topics for this paper are:

7th Grade: How the student's instrument developed or was invented or a history of their instrument's family group.
8th Grade: What music has been written for their instrument or a biography of a composer of music for their instrument.
9th Grade: How their instrument is repaired or a biography of a musician who plays their instrument.
One or more references MUST be listed in appropriate Bibliography form for full credit.
At the end of each year students will have completed at least 8 pages on the assigned topic to be filed in a portfolio.

ONE SOLO PER QUARTER - 10% OF GRADE
This is performed for the class or for me privately. These solos can be auditions for solo and ensemble concert or for the District Jr. High Solo and Ensemble Festival. Concert attendance is often allowed to fill this requirement.

Citizenship points are based on compliance with the expectations in the school citizenship policy. Any deliberate sluff will result in 0 citizenship credit for that term.

My consultation period is 1st and 7th periods

Because music is a participation class attendance is critical. Many classroom experiences cannot be re-created. You are expected to come prepared to participate every day. If you are well enough to attend school you are well enough to play your instrument during class time.

Attendance at performances and rehearsals are a required part of your grade. One purpose for including performing arts in the curriculum is to promote teamwork and cooperation. Your participation is required as part of the team. Excused absences such as illness will require a makeup activity.

Dance classes, music lessons, baby-sitting, parties, athletic events and practice for other activities are not considered excused absences from performances. Granite District and Brockbank School Citizenship and Tardy Policy will be followed.

Final grades will be based on the following scale.

93 - 100 = A
89 - 92 = A-
85 - 88 = B+
81 - 84 = B
71 - 80 = B-
72 - 76 = C+
67 - 71 = C
66 - 62 = C-
58 - 61 = D+
54 - 57 = D
50 - 53 = D-
BELOW 50 PERCENT = F

The uniform for concerts is: white tuxedo shirt, black satin bow tie, black satin cummerbund, black dress pants or skirt and black shoes.

If you do not have these I can order shirt, tie and cummerbund for $25.00.

Many of you have a uniform from last year. If you have outgrown the shirt I would appreciate your bringing it to me so we can establish an inventory. If it is in good shape we can negotiate for a larger size.

The following is a list of specific things you are required to have for class. All students need to have the following.

WOODWINDS
at least 2 reeds
reed case
cork grease
swab
soft cloth

BRASS
valve oil
swab
soft cloth

Questions? Call me. 250-8645. My consultation is 1st and 7th periods

If you have a problem with $$$ please do not despair. Call and we will work out a solution!!!!!