Intermediate Orchestra

Course Description:

Intermediate Orchestra Full Year

Open to all students with 2 years previous experience playing a violin, viola, cello or bass. Approval of the instructor is required. Instruction focuses on the development of string technique (tuning, vibrato, new bowing and rhythmic concepts, new notes and keys, higher positions, further development of intonation, blend, balance, and musical expression) and on the preparation of music in a variety of styles for public performance. Students are required to participate in all performances by the group.

Course Content:

Students are required to participate in several performances throughout the year. Performances will require students to successfully achieve: new string techniques/skills, increased proficiency in note reading and a higher capacity for musicality. The coursework is designed to set the foundation for meeting the class goals.

Course Grading:

Attendance and participation, performance testing, and written work are the core of a student’s grade. A performance is a test that cannot be made up. If a student must miss a concert, please notify Mr. Purdy by 8:30 a.m. the day of the concert, for the absence to be considered excused. A student unexcused from a concert will receive no higher than a “C” for the grading period.

Make-up Work:

Make-up work (opportunity provided for excused absence) is due within 1 week after the due date of the given assignment. Exception: all make-up work has to be completed by the end of a grading period.

Behavior Expectations:

Positive Behavior

1. Student/Teacher will respect: class procedure, teacher/student relationship and fellow classmates. (Behavior Expectations: continued)

2. Students will focus, observe, listen and evaluate rehearsal, instruction, progress and performance. 3. Students will demonstrate patience and understanding with each other’s learning curve.

Negative Behavior

1. Warning and parents contacted 2. Referral, drop in citizenship grade, 2 week probation, parents notified. 3. Student moved to a more appropriate class if terms of probation aren’t met.

Tardy Policy

1. In chair with music and instrument when tardy bell rings. 2. No music – Not ready to Learn 3. No instrument – Not ready to Learn 4. No Pencil- Not ready to Learn 5. 1 tardy will eliminate your opportunity to attend the 90% attendance/100% No Tardy party. 6. 1st Tardy/ Not ready to Learn – student /teacher discussion 7. 2nd Tardy/ Not ready to Learn – student/teacher/parent discussion 8. 3rd Tardy/ Not ready to Learn – Referral