EXPECTATIONS Students are expected to arrive to class prepared and ready to work on the day's lesson. Being prepared includes having an instrument in good working condition, having all appropriate accessories (reeds, valve oil, swabs, etc.), having their "Essential Elements 2000" band book, as well as any music given, having a pencil, and having practiced the previous lesson.
Students are expected to attend their weekly band lessons. These lessons are 15 minutes long, and are given in small groups during regular class time. I do my best to keep regular contact with the classroom teachers to ensure lessons are not scheduled during a class a child cannot afford to miss.
During rehearsals and lessons, students are expected to demonstrate appropriate classroom behavior at all times.
Students are expected to practice at home. For starters, they should be trying to get 15-30 minutes of practice time in every day. A practice sheet will be given to your child to help record their practice time.
Finally, all students are expected to perform in both concerts during the school year.