Announcement:
* Registration for the Summer Camp at Washburn University has begun. Please, refer to the handouts for the documents you will need to submit. The deadline is April 13th!* Registration for the Summer Camp at Washburn University has begun. Please, refer to the handouts for the documents you will need to submit. The deadline is April 13th!
Latest News:
A guest artist performance recital today in the hall at 7 p.m. today! Everyone is encouraged to attend!
STANDARDS FOR REHEARSALS:
1. Always show respect for each member of our band/orchestra, including the director or other adult leaders.
2. Always raise your hand to ask for permission to talk. You miss out on what is being taught and so do the people around you if you are talking during class and/or rehearsal time.
3. GUM, FOOD, AND/OR DRINKS ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THE ROOM!
4. Please use appropriate language.
5. Do NOT play your instrument without permission. It is a distraction for you and those around you.
6. Be in your seat with your instrument and materials no more than five minutes after the bell rings.
7. Make sure that you ALWAYS have your materials for rehearsal and/or class. This includes your instrument, music, method book(s), folder, pencil, 3-ring binder, and a good attitude. If you do not have the music, let the Director know as soon as possible.
8. Always check the board for important assignments or announcements.
9. Participate fully in class.
10. Take care of the music room. Keep it clean and orderly.
11. Do NOT touch instruments or materials that do not belong to you.
12. You must bring your instrument to school every day you have orchestra.
13. Be prepared to play the day’s music. You must practice at home to make consistent progress. We are as strong as our weakest player. When one person does not practice, it hurts the entire ensemble’s progress. Don’t let others down! Do your part to always play your best.
14. ALL students are required to perform at ALL concerts, assemblies, and festivals.
15. Students may NOT use rehearsal for study hall.—Music is a class for which one receives a grade.
16. Rehearsals will end about three minutes before the bell rings to allow sufficient time to pack up and put away instruments.
1. Always show respect for each member of our band/orchestra, including the director or other adult leaders.
2. Always raise your hand to ask for permission to talk. You miss out on what is being taught and so do the people around you if you are talking during class and/or rehearsal time.
3. GUM, FOOD, AND/OR DRINKS ARE NOT PERMITTED IN THE ROOM!
4. Please use appropriate language.
5. Do NOT play your instrument without permission. It is a distraction for you and those around you.
6. Be in your seat with your instrument and materials no more than five minutes after the bell rings.
7. Make sure that you ALWAYS have your materials for rehearsal and/or class. This includes your instrument, music, method book(s), folder, pencil, 3-ring binder, and a good attitude. If you do not have the music, let the Director know as soon as possible.
8. Always check the board for important assignments or announcements.
9. Participate fully in class.
10. Take care of the music room. Keep it clean and orderly.
11. Do NOT touch instruments or materials that do not belong to you.
12. You must bring your instrument to school every day you have orchestra.
13. Be prepared to play the day’s music. You must practice at home to make consistent progress. We are as strong as our weakest player. When one person does not practice, it hurts the entire ensemble’s progress. Don’t let others down! Do your part to always play your best.
14. ALL students are required to perform at ALL concerts, assemblies, and festivals.
15. Students may NOT use rehearsal for study hall.—Music is a class for which one receives a grade.
16. Rehearsals will end about three minutes before the bell rings to allow sufficient time to pack up and put away instruments.
Mission Statement:
The Snow Middle School Music Program is dedicated to giving students the opportunity to grow musically, socially, and academically. Through musical performance, students learn how to perform and appreciate music of a variety of styles and levels of difficulty. Through group involvement, students learn how to work together to achieve common goals and develop group discipline and respect for fellow students. Students learn to focus on goals and achievements that are more than personal and develop self-discipline. Through the study of harmony, scales, rhythms, etc, students develop skills that will allow them to truly understand and appreciate the foundation of music as well as the aesthetics. Students will play a variety of music from classical to popular literature. Emphasis is placed on the development of fundamental skills related to posture, breathing, fingerings, counting, music reading, and overall tone production.
Objectives:
Students in Middle School Orchestra will learn to:
-Perform alone and with others;
-Read and write musical notation;
-Analyze their performance and the performance of others using appropriate vocabulary;
-Identify careers in music and music related fields;
Students will be evaluated on:
Responsible Orchestra Behavior - 50 %
Performance Assessments - 50 %
-arriving for class on time with instrument and music;
-positive classroom interactions with students and teachers;
-participation in all required concerts;
Homework:
Steady progress in learning a musical instrument requires regular practice time beyond the school day. A minimum of 15 minutes every day is the suggested practice schedule for orchestra students. Practice time is not graded separately, but is necessary for the successful completion of weekly lesson assignments.
The Snow Middle School Music Program is dedicated to giving students the opportunity to grow musically, socially, and academically. Through musical performance, students learn how to perform and appreciate music of a variety of styles and levels of difficulty. Through group involvement, students learn how to work together to achieve common goals and develop group discipline and respect for fellow students. Students learn to focus on goals and achievements that are more than personal and develop self-discipline. Through the study of harmony, scales, rhythms, etc, students develop skills that will allow them to truly understand and appreciate the foundation of music as well as the aesthetics. Students will play a variety of music from classical to popular literature. Emphasis is placed on the development of fundamental skills related to posture, breathing, fingerings, counting, music reading, and overall tone production.
Objectives:
Students in Middle School Orchestra will learn to:
-Perform alone and with others;
-Read and write musical notation;
-Analyze their performance and the performance of others using appropriate vocabulary;
-Identify careers in music and music related fields;
Students will be evaluated on:
Responsible Orchestra Behavior - 50 %
Performance Assessments - 50 %
-arriving for class on time with instrument and music;
-positive classroom interactions with students and teachers;
-participation in all required concerts;
Homework:
Steady progress in learning a musical instrument requires regular practice time beyond the school day. A minimum of 15 minutes every day is the suggested practice schedule for orchestra students. Practice time is not graded separately, but is necessary for the successful completion of weekly lesson assignments.