H. FRANK CAREY HIGH SCHOOL MUSIC DEPARTMENT
Grade Expectation Sheet – Senior High Orchestra
Teacher: Mr. Krajci
Music Department Phone: (516) 539-9427
Email: gkrajci@sewanhaka.k12.ny.us
Student Name:_____________________________________________
Class Goal: Senior High Orchestra at H. Frank Carey High School is designed to
provide string students with a higher understanding of string techniques,
musicianship, and performance experience.
Classroom Rules:
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Be on time to class every day
Come prepared to class every day with the required materials.
Respect one another, your stand partner, and yourself
Take proper care of your instrument, music, and other equipment.
Raise your hand when you have a question
Only write in music with pencil
Required Materials:
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Instrument and bow
Shoulder rest of the appropriate brand (for violinists and violists)
Folder with all appropriate repertoire (kept in classroom)
Photocopies of repertoire for home practicing
Essential Techniques 2000, Book 3 method book
Pencil
Course Requirements:
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Students are required to come to class and participate actively. A lack of
participation will result in a lower “Class Participation” grade.
Students are required to purchase a SmartMusic subscription. This program
will allow students to practice orchestra and solo music at home with
immediate feedback. Playing tests throughout the year will be given through
this program, which will be a part of their “Playing Tests/Homework” grade.
A subscription costs $40 per school year and it’s encouraged to buy a
microphone for $20. Can be purchased from www.smartmusic.com
Students must perform in the Senior High Winter and Spring Concert, which
take place in December and May, respectively. Families will be notified with
more information as the event approaches. Failure to perform in the concerts
will result in a failing grade for that marking period.
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Students are required to attend sectionals, which take place during the
school day. A failure to attend these sections will result in a lower “Sectional
Attendance” grade. If the students cannot attend the assigned sectional, a
make-up is scheduled and must be attended in lieu of the regular sectional.
Practicing at home is important and must be done at least 4 days a week
for a minimum of 15 minutes. Although Practice Logs are not required for
this class, practicing is still important and must be done regularly. I have the
right to implement Practice Logs if home practicing becomes a regular issue.
Grading Policy: The following sections are averaged together to come up with a
marking period grade:
o Class Participation: 20%
o Playing Tests/Homework: 60%
o Sectional Attendance: 20%
Extra Curricular Activities: Students in Senior High Orchestra are eligible for
participation in extra curricular musical activities. These activities are encouraged
and do take extra time and effort on the part of the student. Please see me for
additional information or if you’re interested:
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NYSSMA Solo Festival (in March)
All-District Music Festival (by audition in January)
Chamber Orchestra
Tri-M Music Honor Society (eligibility based on extra criteria)
All-County Music Festival and Long Island String Festival (based on
recommendation and previous years’ NYSSMA scores)
Extra Help: Extra help is offered by appointment. I am available almost every
morning from 7:20 – 7:55 and after school from 3:00 – 3:30. I may also be available
during other periods of the day depending upon each student’s schedule.
I HAVE READ THE ABOVE AND KNOW WHAT IS EXPECTED OF MY CHILD AND
ME IN THIS CLASS.
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Student Signature
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Parent Signature
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