FLORAL PARK MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL 2014-2015
TEACHER Mr. L. Duke________ EXTENSION # 6576
COURSE TITLE Senior High Band
EXTRA HELP PERIODS
EXTRA HELP LOCATION Room 115
Belonging to a great performing ensemble requires dedication and a personal commitment to achieve excellence. All
band students must incorporate the following expectations into every rehearsal in order for us to achieve our common
goal.
1.
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4.
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. reeds/oil 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.
PARTICIPATION
a.
Daily rehearsal attendance
b.
Quarterly 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 Festivals
TESTING
a.
Type (performance/auditions) of: 1. Concert music 2. Scales 3. Sight Reading
b.
Number of tests per marking period: 3 - 5
c.
All students will be expected to know their parts and can be expected to play them upon request.
LESSONS
a.
b.
c.
d.
Students will miss the same class a maximum of 2 times an entire marking period.
Students are responsible in making up the work for their missed classes.
Make-up lessons are scheduled for those that cannot miss their class to attend the lesson.
Important class reviews, labs and tests 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 all performances or receive a failing grade in the course for that marking period.
5.
REPORT CARD GRADE FORMULA
a.
Participation (40%)
b.
Musicianship/Testing (30%)
c.
Lessons (30%)
6.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
a.
Concert Dress Black pants, Black Shoes, Long sleeve black shirt, Black Socks/Stockings
Solid Color Red Tie for the Male Students
b.
Performance dates: All home football games, Homecoming Parade, Marching
Competitions, Concerts on Dec. 16, 2014 and May 19, 2015, Memorial Day Parade May,
25, 2015, Graduation 6/27/2015, and any other dates, T.B.A., asked of by the SR. Band.
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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:
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3.
Students will be auditioned in September (High School Band will be auditioned following the Marching Band
Fall Season and in January for chair placement.).
The conductor has the right to place students in any seating order that he/she deems best for the group's overall
success.
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.
If you have any questions about this or any other aspect of the Music Program at Floral Park High School, please call
the Music Office at 488-9327.
HIGH SCHOOL CONCERT TICKETS
Due to the limited seating capacity of the auditorium, tickets to all High School 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 first-come
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 per half concert.
If you have any questions about this or any other aspect of the Music Program at Floral Park High School, please call
the Music Office at 488-9327.
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