Intermediate Band
Guidelines
1. Students in Intermediate Band attend three rehearsals per week during the homeroom time.
These rehearsals usually start the first week of school and continue throughout
the school year.
2. Intermediate Band students receive one lesson per week in a small group. These lessons are held in the RMS Band Room during the school day. The lessons will begin after beginner registration and continue until the second to last week of school.
3. Students in Intermediate Band are required to practice at home a minimum of 15-20 minutes per day. Students will receive a new practice card at the beginning of each quarter. Practice cards should be turned in on Wednesdays.
4. The Intermediate Band performs a minimum of two concerts per year. One is held in December and another in May. Intermediate Band members are also invited to participate in the Memorial Day parade.
5. Students in Intermediate Band are eligible to participate in the Illinois Grade School Music Association district solo and ensemble contest. The IGSMA contest is held in March at different schools in the district. Students wishing to participate at contest must sign up with the band director in December.
6. In most cases, students at this level have already secured an instrument through the music store or school district.
7. Evaluations of student progress are sent home with the student's regular classroom report cards.
8. Written notification needs to be
sent by a parent or guardian to the director if a student will be dropping out
of band.
Grading Policy
Students will earn points by turning in practice
time, attending rehearsals, playing at lessons and performing in
concerts. Extra credit may be earned through participation at the IGSMA
contest, attendance at outside of school instrumental concerts or musicals,
and by performing in public.
Rehearsals = 30 points
(once weekly)
10
points for attendance
10 points for preparedness
10 points for goodbehavior
Practice Time = 12 points (2
pointsfor every 15 minutes due weekly)
60
Minutes weekly is the expected amount of practice
Worksheets = 10-20 points
Given as needed
Lessons = 25 points (once
weekly)
Rubric scale used to rate students on how well the assignment was performed
Performances = 100 points (2 concerts)
Contest & Memorial Day Parade are extra credit
Students will receive a letter grade on their regular report card.
Rehearsals, Practice Time & Worksheets = 30%
Lessons & Performances = 70%
2011-2012 Calendar of Events
Thursday, September 8 - Band Parents Assn. Meeting 7pm