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Instructions

In order to receive credit for this music class you must complete the following:
a. Participate in all performances given by this ensemble, or complete the make-up requirements.
b. Successfully complete requirements listed below.

Reminder: These are minimum requirements for credit, not requirements for a specific grade. Your grade is determined by your performance of these requirements and your class participation. These requirements need to be completed by the date given or before. No make-ups unless a written, excused absence is given to Mr. Shimmons. Final exams will consist of either a listening assignment, a written or a performance exam.

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   Grading Policy - by letter grade
   
   Grade Criteria
   A Attendance at all performances
   Successful completion of competency testing
   Excellent attitude in rehearsal/class
   First chair or 2(or more) challenges per semester
   
   B Attendance at all performances
   Successful completion of competency testing
   Good attitude in rehearsal/class
   One challenge per semester, minimum
   
   C Attendance at all performances
   Successful completion of competency testing
   Poor to passive attitude in rehearsal/class
   No challenges
   
   D Attendance at all performances
   Successful completion of competency testing
   Poor attitude in rehearsal/class
   No Challenges
   
   F Absence from any performance (without good and documented cause)
   Failure to complete competency testing
   Disruptive attitude in rehearsal/class
   No challenges
   

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   Band Requirement Chart for Fall 2001
   
   

   High School Marching Band:	Memorization of the Opener	Aug. 31
   	Memorization of Jungle Boogie	Sept. 7
   	Memorization of Percussion Feature	Sept. 14
   	Memorization of the Closer	Sept. 18
   	12 Major scales	Oct 31
   	12 Natural minor scales	Oct 31
   7th & 8th Grade Bands:	12 Major scales	End of first Marking Period
   	12 Major key signatures	End of first Marking Period
   All Bands:	Various assignments / tests / quizzes
   	All Chair tryouts
   Extra credit:	Paper on a composer of one of the songs we are playing
   	Scales in thirds.

   
   

   

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