ONCORD ARLISLE HIGH SCHOOL BANDS
STRING ORCHESTRA
GRADING and EXPECTATIONS
Signed Term One Sheet (10%) Turn in this sheet signed by student and parent/guardian by Friday, September 14th. For each school day late it will be a deduction of 5 points.
Rehearsal Activities (50%) Grade is based on the attached Classroom Expectations. A grade will be given and recorded every 2 weeks.
Concert October 27th (30%) Grade is based on punctuality, attendance and performance.
Seating Audition (10%) Grade is based on your preparation and performance of assigned material for seating placements in mid‐October. More details later this month.
Extra Credit (TBD) If you feel you need extra credit, you can turn in an “Extra Credit Request Form” available in the bandroom. Please return to Mr. Gresko before the last day of the grading period. Extra Credit possibilities may include but are not limited to: excellent private lesson attendance and progress, extra ensemble participation, giving lessons and/or help to a younger member, extra written and playing assignments ,helping in the orchestra room etc…
Student Name (please print legibly)______
Student Signature______
Parent/Guardian Signature______
** This form is due by Friday, September 14th to receive full credit. For each school day late it will be a deduction of 5 points.
CLASSROOM EXPECTATIONS
1. It is customary that when a conductor steps on the podium, there is immediate silence.
2. Be on time to class and all orchestra related activities.
3. BE PREPARED!! This includes having instrument, music, pencil and other accessories ready at the time of rehearsals and performances. Every student will be provided with his or her own folder and music. You are responsible for both and should not share with anyone. If your stand partner is absent you should still have your own materials.
4. DO NOT, under any circumstances, touch or play another student’s accessories or instrument, even with their permission. Only percussion students are allowed to touch percussion equipment.
5. DO NOT talk while Mr. Gresko is rehearsing the group or working with a particular section, even if it is about the music. The less you talk the more time we can spend making music. If you have a question, please raise your hand.
6. When rehearsing, sit with good posture and horn carriage, sitting on the edge of your chair, back straight with feet flat on the floor. Bad habits are unbreakable the day of a performance, so change them now.
7. Upon entering the room, you should get your instrument and music immediately and go directly to your seat. Be ready to warm‐up 3 minutes after the late bell rings.
8. Daily practice and progress is expected.
9. No hats are to be worn during rehearsals or other activities without prior approval.
10. If food is to be allowed in the room, everyone must clean up after themselves.
11. Keep the room clean. Pick‐up after yourself and others.
12. Book bags should be placed under your seats or in your locker during rehearsal.
13. DO NOT leave unattended items in the room during the day. Use lockers or make arrangements with Mr. Gresko if you need to secure an item.
14. Cursing will not be tolerated.
15. Respect others’ strengths and weaknesses. We are all here to learn and improve.
16. All instruments must be put away in lockers and closets after each rehearsal.
17. DO NOT leave any instruments unattended on the floor or on a music stand. Put instruments in their cases when not in use.
18. If you choose to use a locker, you must use a lock and provide the combination. Lock up everyday.
MUSIC AND DRAMA IMPORTANT DATES 2012‐13
SEPTEMBER 10 MICCA Executive Board Meeting 6:00 11 Pep Band Rehearsal, Band Room, 7‐9 14 Band Genevieve Fundraiser Begins 18 Pep Band Rehearsal, Band Room, 7‐9 21 Pep Band Football, HOME vs. Waltham, 5:30‐9 28 Pep Band Football HOME vs. Newton‐South, 5:30‐9
OCTOBER 5 Nanae Delegation Arrives 7 Nanae Delegation BBQ 5‐8 9 Band Genevieve Fundraiser Ends 14 Pep Band at Crop Walk for Hunger, 12‐3 15 MICCA Executive Board Meeting 6:00 16‐18 Rep Band Seating Auditions 19 Pep Band Football AWAY vs. Acton‐Boxborough, 5‐10 22‐25 Concert Band Seating Auditions 26 Pep Band Football HOME vs. Weston, 5:30‐9 28 MICCA Marching Band Finals 30 Instrumental FALL CONCERT, Auditorium, 7‐9
NOVEMBER 2 Pep Band Football HOME vs. Wayland, 5:30‐9 6 Choral Dress Rehearsal, Auditorium, 7‐9 8 Choral Concert, Auditorium, 7‐9 9 Pep Band Football HOME vs. Lincoln‐Sudbury, 5‐8 (Note‐6pm kick‐off) 12 Veterans’ Day Trumpeters. 8‐10A 17 Likely MMEA Senior District Auditions, Time and Venue TBA 19 MICCA Executive Board Meeting 6:00 22 Pep Band Breakfast and Football AWAY vs. Bedford, 6AM‐1PM 30 Fall Drama Production, Auditorium, 7:00
DECEMBER 1 Fall Drama Production, Auditorium, 7:00 2 Fall Drama Production Matinee, Auditorium, 2:00 6 Pit Orchestra Rehearsal, Band Room, 9‐2 10 MICCA Executive Board Meeting 6:00 13 Combined CMS/CCHS Choral Concert, Auditorium, 7:00 Pit Orchestra Rehearsal, Band Room, 7‐9 15 MMEA All‐State Auditions, Shrewsbury HS, Late Afternoon 20 Instrumental Holiday Concert, Auditorium, 7:00 21 In‐School Holiday Assembly, Times TBA
JANUARY 3 Pit Orchestra Rehearsal, Band Room, 7‐9 4 Likely MMEA Senior District Rehearsal, Boston Latin, All Day 5 Likely MMEA Senior District Rehearsal and Concert, Boston Latin, All Day 10 Pit Orchestra Rehearsal, Band Room, 7‐9 14 MICCA Executive Board Meeting 6:00 17 Pit Orchestra Rehearsal, Band Room, 7‐9 24 Pit Orchestra Rehearsal, Band Room, 7‐9 26 Likely MMEA Junior District Auditions HOSTED BY CCHS, All School, All Day 28 Pit Orchestra Rehearsal, Band Room, 8‐2 31 Pit Orchestra Rehearsal, band Room, 7‐9
FEBRUARY 7 Pit Orchestra Rehearsal, Band Room, 7‐9 11 MICCA Executive Board Meeting 6:00 14 Pit Orchestra, Rehearsal, Band Room, 7‐9 18‐22 Musical Rehearsals, Days and Times TBD 28 MMEA All‐State Festival, Boston Seaport Hotel, All Day
MARCH 1 MMEA All‐State Festival, Boston Seaport Hotel, All Day 2 MMEA All‐State Festival, Boston Seaport Hotel, All Day 4 Musical Dress Rehearsal, Auditorium, 2:15‐9 5 Musical Dress Rehearsal, Auditorium, 2:15‐9 6 Musical Open Dress Rehearsal, Auditorium, 2:15‐9 (curtain at 4PM) 7 Musical Tech Dress Rehearsal, Auditorium, 2:15‐9 8 Musical, Auditorium, Band and Orchestra Rooms, 7:00 9 Musical, Auditorium, Band and Orchestra Rooms, 7:00 10 Musical Matinee, Auditorium, band and Orchestra Rooms, 2:00 11 MICCA Executive Board Meeting 6:00 13 Musical Touch‐Up Rehearsal, Auditorium, Band Room, 2:15‐9 15 Musical, Auditorium, Band and Orchestra Rooms, 7:00 16 Musical, Auditorium, Band and Orchestra Rooms, 7:00 17 Musical Matinee and Strike, Auditorium, Band and Orchestra Rooms, 2:00 18 Repertory Band Rehearsal, Band Room, 7‐9 19 Concert Band Rehearsal, Band Room, 7‐9 20 Instrumental Concert, Auditorium, 7‐9 27 Choral Dress Rehearsal, Auditorium, 6:30‐9 28 Choral Concert, Auditorium, 7‐9
APRIL 2 Repertory Band Rehearsal, Band Room, 7‐9 3 Concert Band Rehearsal, Band Room, 7‐9 4 NAME All‐Eastern Festival, Hartford Connecticut, All Day 5 Choruses at MICCA, Times and Venue TBA NAME All‐Eastern festival, Hartford Connecticut, All Day 6 Repertory Band at MICCA, Likely Lexington High School, Mid‐Day NEAM All‐Eastern Festival, Hartford Connecticut, All Day 7 Concert Band at MICCA, Likely Lexington High School, Afternoon NAME All‐Eastern Festival, Hartford Connecticut, All Day 8 MICCA Executive Board Meeting 6:00 13 MICCA Gold Medal Showcase Symphony Hall 14 MICCA Gold Medal Showcase Mechanics Hall 19 Patriot’s Day Trumpeters, Early AM
MAY 4 MICCA Solo and Ensemble Festival HOSTED BY CCHS, Entire Building, All Day 11 MICCA Solo and Ensemble Festival Honors Concert, Fallon Church, Lexington 2:00 13 MICCA Executive Board Meeting 6:00 17 Spring Shakespeare, 7:00 18 Spring Shakespeare, 7:00 19 Spring Shakespeare Matinee, 2:00 27 Memorial Trumpeters, West Concord AM, Concord PM 29 Choral “Pops” Dress Rehearsal, Auditorium, 7‐9 30 Choral “Pops” Concert, Auditorium, 7‐9 31 Instrumental “Pops” Concert, Cafeteria, 7‐9
JUNE 8 Concert Band at Graduation Ceremony, 12‐4 10 MICCA Executive Board Meeting