Music

 

 

 

 The White Orchestra performs difficult music that requires students to practice daily.There will be auditions every term. Students considering White Orchestra should be able to play through most of Essential Elements Book 2 and play the scales C, G, D, F, and Bb.The White Orchestra will require an extra rehearsal after school each week on Mondays from 2:50-3:30. Expectations Students are expected to attend all concerts and performances as stated in the schedule. Excuse notes are required one week in advance of expected absence.

 

General Rules: No homework/book reading during rehearsal.

You may eat/drink only prior to rehearsal

You must throw away all trash or there will be no drinks allowed at all

Never leave the classroom without asking for the pass

Put your instrument in its locker….. not on the floor

Students are expected to come to class ready to rehearse – this means: Spend time out of class on the music being rehearsed

Bring a Pencil

Keep your instrument in good working condition

Always put forth your best effort

Have a supportive and positive attitude towards the music and each other

Wait quietly while other sections are working

Do not talk while the conductor is speaking

In sectionals, listen to the section leader

Have an open attitude towards music that is unfamiliar

Forgetting your instrument means you cannot participate in class and it will affect your grade.You are graded on your effort, playing, and participation. Talking, being disruptive, missing entrances, not playing, etc… will affect your grade.There is no chewing gum, food, or cell phones allowed in class.

 

Grading:

60% is based on daily assessment: effort, playing of music, attitude and participation

30% is based on playing checks of the rehearsal music and quizzes

10% is based on performance in the concert

 

 

Holiday Concert - Thursday, December 5th @ 7:00

All String Night - Tuesday, March 24th @ 7:00

Spring Concert - Thursday, May 21st @ 7:00

 

Nick Tatarka ntatarka@duxbury.k12.ma.us