FLORAL PARK MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL 2015-2016
TEACHER
L.Dura
EXTENSION # 9327
COURSE TITLE
7th Grade Orchestra
EXTRA HELP PERIODS
EXTRA HELP LOCATION
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Room 108
Welcome to 7th grade orchestra! I am looking forward to having you in my class. I have outlined the course requirements
which will enable you to develop your musical skills and achieve maximum success.
1.
PARTICIPATION
a.
Daily rehearsal attendance
b.
Concert attendance
c.
Positive input during rehearsals and concerts
d.
Ready to start rehearsal at the designated time
e.
We strongly encourage participation in events such as the District and NYSSMA Festival
2.
MUSICIANSHIP
a.
Attentiveness during rehearsals
b.
Responsibility for care of music
c.
Responsibility for maintaining instruments
d.
Exercising self-control during rehearsals
e.
Responsibility for practice and learning all music introduced
f.
Responsibility for purchasing needed accessories, i.e. rosin/shoulder rest and pencil at every rehearsal
g.
Attendance at lessons as assigned by the director
***NOTE: All students are responsible to make up any work missed due to absence in accordance with District policy.
TESTING
a.
Type (performance/auditions) of: 1. Concert music 2. Scales 3. Written
b.
Number of tests per marking period: 3.
c.
All students will be expected to know their parts and can be expected to play them upon request.
3.
LESSONS
a.
Maximum of 4 graded pull-out lessons a marking period.
b.
Students will miss the same class a maximum of 2 times an entire marking period.
c.
Students are responsible in making up the work for their missed classes.
d.
Make-up lessons are scheduled for those that cannot miss their class to attend the lesson.
e.
Class reviews, tests, and science labs are the only acceptable reasons for not attending a lesson.
Note: All students who take part in a music course that includes a public performance or activity must take part in
that performance or receive a failing grade in the course for that marking period.
4.
REPORT CARD GRADE FORMULA
a.
Participation (40%)
b.
Musicianship/Testing (40%)
c.
Lessons (20%)
5.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
a.
Concert Dress Black Pants/Long Black Skirt (BELOW KNEE), White Shirt, Black Shoes (no
sneakers), Black Socks/Stockings
b.
Performance dates: December 10, 2015 and May 17, 2016, Other dates T.B.A..
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CHAIR PLACEMENT
We believe that chair placement and a fair challenge system can help motivate students both in the quest to achieve
excellence and also allow for individual growth and ability. The Music Department has established the following
guidelines for chair placement in our instrumental ensembles:
1.
The conductor has the right to place students in any seating order that he/she deems best for the group's
overall success.
2.
Students will be auditioned in September
3.
After the seating arrangements have been finalized, students may elect to challenge another student in a
higher chair using the following procedures:
1.
A week's notice must be given to both the conductor and the student being challenged. The
conductor must agree to the music that will be selected for the challenge.
2.
No student may be challenged by more than one student per day.
3.
Both students will be responsible for all the music currently being studied. If necessary, the
conductor may ask for additional passages to be performed in order to make a decision.
4.
Challenges will be played to the conductor's back.
5.
A student may not unsuccessfully challenge another student more than two successive times per
semester.
JUNIOR HIGH CONCERT TICKETS
Due to the limited seating capacity of the auditorium, tickets for the Junior High concerts will be sold using the
following procedure:
1. Performing students may purchase no more than two tickets during the first three days of
public sale.
2. Beginning on the fourth day, students may purchase a maximum of two additional tickets on a firstcome basis.
3. Any remaining tickets may be purchased the day of a concert on a first-come basis.
4. Concert tickets will cost $5.00 for each separate half.
The entire audience will be requested to leave the auditorium at the conclusion of the first half. They should then
meet their children and exit the building from the new wing (by the parking lot). It is also requested that the
audience for the second half enter the building only through the auditorium lobby doors (front). Using this plan, it
is possible that 800 could attend the JHS concert - so everyone’s cooperation is essential in order to provide an
entirely pleasant evening for all!
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