Class Requirements

  • BINDER (2″ 3-ring binder with sheet protectors)
    • Course syllabus (PARENT SIGNATURE PAGE SHOULD BE TURNED IN)
    • ASSESSMENT RUBRIC (print from the website)
    • Counting System 
    • Rhythm Vocabulary Sheets
    • Region Audition Solo​
    • Region Audition Scale Sheet
    • Region Audition Terms
    • Fingering Chart for your instrument
    • Trill Fingering Chart (woodwinds)
    • Warmup Drills
    • Flow Studies
    • Key Signature Notes
    • Minor Scale Sheets
    • All additional handouts
    • Music
       
  • A Pencil on the stand EVERY DAY. 
     
  • A working instrument and necessary supplies.  Woodwinds should have cork grease, reeds,swabs, etc. Brass players should have valve/slide oil.  
     
  • SMARTMUSIC
    • All students will be provided with a SmartMusic subscription.​ 
    • Submitting assignments through SmartMusic is not optional.  It is required of every student.
       
  • AFTER-SCHOOL REHEARSALS
    • ​Band Classes are considered “co-curricular” and are allowed to require after-school rehearsals and performances as part of the grade for the class. ​
    • Rehearsals for Concert and Symphonic Bands begin on November 27, 28, and 29
      • Concert Band Rehearses from 4:15-6:15pm on Wednesdays
      • Symphonic Band Rehearses from 4:15-6:15pm on Tuesdays
      • Percussion Ensemble Rehearses from 4:30-6:00 on Thursdays
         
  • SCBDA REGION BAND AUDITION PREPARATION
    • Every student is required to prepare the SCBDA Region/All-State Band audition material for class.  
    • If a student is not deemed sufficiently prepared, he/she will not be allowed to audition.  There is no refund of audition registration fees. ​
       
  • WINTER CAMP
    • January 30, 31 and Feb 1 (Thursday evening, Friday evening, and Saturday)
    • All students required to attend this instructional camp starting our festival season.
    • Tuition for the camp is $75.00, due in December.  Tuition can be paid on this website under  PAYMENTS/ONLINE STORE. 
       
  • GRADUATION
    • All non-graduating band students are required to play at the graduation ceremony.  ​
    • Students are exempt ONLY if they have a sibling graduating on this day. 
       
  • CONCERT DRESS
    • All students are required to have proper concert attire.  ​
    • See CONCERT/SYMPHONIC information on Concert Dress.

​CLICK HERE FOR THE BAND CLASS SYLLABUS

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