Percussion is the class to take if you want to play drums. In this class students learn to read music, both percussion and keyboard. Students do not need to have drums at home to take this class. The equipment needed to learn to play will be available for purchase for less than $50.00.
Percussion is available to 8th and 9th graders as an elective. The best preparation for 7th graders is to take piano lessons.
BROCKBANK JR. HIGH
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC (BAND, ORCHESTRA, GUITAR, PERCUSSION)
KAREL JOY MCDONOUGH
The class fee for this course is $10.00. Please make checks to "Brockbank Music".
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:
8th Grade: W
a biography of a composer of music for their instrument.
9th Grade: How their instrument is repaired. a biography of a composer of music for their instrument. or a biography of a musician who plays their instrument.
One or more references must be listed in appropriate Bibliography form.
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 sometimes 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 IS PERIOD 7/8 FIRST SEMESTER
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I HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND THE ABOVE DISCLOSURE
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PARENT SIGNATURE and DATE
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STUDENT SIGNATURE and DATE
Return of this disclosure signed, will result in
15 minutes practice time credit.
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC DISCLOSURE
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
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.
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
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC
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.
Please send:
Money (make checks payable to "Brockbank Music")
Height
Chest measurement
Sleeve length
by September 19 so we can have your uniform for our first concert. Many of you have a uniform from last year. If you have outgrown the shirt and it is still in good shape we can negotiate for a larger size.
I will order a practice pad, snare sticks, stick bag and a pair of bell/xylophone mallets for 50.00 from one of my catalog suppliers. Please make the check payable to "Brockbank Music" and send it in as soon as possible. Since some of you may have part of this equipment you may choose to purchase these items locally. I doubt you can do as well on the price.
Questions? Call me. 250-8645. My consultation is 7/8 period 1st semester. It is 7th second semester. If you have a problem with $$$ please do not despair. Call and we will work out a solution!!!!!
Karel Joy McDonough |
