CA Orchestra Class
Classroom Requirements
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Have your own instrument ready for this class.
Practice at home on your instrument.
Audition for honors orchestra (US only).
Be able to participate in all required performance and
activities.
Classroom Rules
1. No food, drink and gum in the classroom
2. Sit on your chair with your instrument and music in
two minutes after the scheduled time.
3. Follow the directions.
4. Be polite, courteous and respectful.
5. No talking.
6. Do not touch the instrument which is not belong to
you.
7. During the class, ask the permission before leaving
your chair.
8. Ask the permission before using the equipment in
the room.
9. No running and jumping in this classroom.
Grade
You will receive the final grade at the end of each trimester:
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Classroom average (overall) 40%
Ensemble playing skills (including the theory) 30%
Test or Quiz 30%
The primary consideration for a classroom average score will receive is
learning attitude and behavior and attendance in daily classroom.
The primary consideration for an ensemble playing score will receive is daily
evaluation (during the class) of rhythm, intonation, tempo and music terms
and theories.
The test or quiz is the audition and instrument playing test.
You will receive the final grade at the end of the school year:
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1st Trimester: 25%
2nd Trimester: 25%
3rd Trimester: 25%
Final Exam: 25% 2 concerts; commencement (US only) and their dress
rehearsals
Extra Credits
You may use your extra credit for make up the absent or
increase your final grade. It is required of each student going for
extra credit to do the following:
1. No unexcused absence.
2. Receive the average grade at least 87 for each trimester.
Extra credits:
1. Summer Music (7 days) Camp: 5 (Max. 10)
2. All-State solo and Ensemble
o Superiors: Solo 20 Ensemble 15
o Excellent: Solo 15 Ensemble 10
o Good:
Solo 10 Ensemble 5
3. All-State Orchestra:
o Try out only
10
o Try out and win 20
4. Participating in private lessons: 1 per 1/2 hour (max.20)
5. Sign up 5 days orchestras: 20 per each trimester (US only)
6. Sign up music club and participate the performance:
 Chamber group
 Solo
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20
Outstanding Orchestra Student
You must fill up the form of the point system and return it to
teacher. The student who received highest points will be an
Outstanding Member in the orchestra. Each year we will have
two outstanding members one in MS and one in US orchestra.
The activity is given a number of points in the form and each
activity you have fulfilled, write the number of points in the
blank. Some activities require a parent or teacher signature.
The form is available in the class web