Goals:
1.
To rehearse and Memorize the 2010 Marching Band show
2.
To execute all performances at the highest possible standards.
3.
To deepen our understanding of musical technique and expression
4.
To enjoy band
Required Performances:
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All HOME Football Games
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Carlson Homecoming Parade
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Competitions
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MSBOA Band Festival
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Band O Rama
All Rehearsals are required and Mandatory.
(Athletic conflicts should be pre-arranged with Mr. Brockington and will
require make-up work to receive credit.)
Grade:
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16 Rehearsals x 10pts =
160 -- 26%
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10 Performances x 30pts = 300
-- 50%
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8 Memorization x 10pts =
80 -- 13%
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Responsibility
= 60 -- 10%
Attendance:
Attendance at all Performances is mandatory.
Work is not an excuse! Any possible conflicts need to be presented – in
writing -- and discussed with the band director by September 5th.
Unexcused absence from a performance will result in loss of a full letter
grade. Excused absences must be made up.
Rules:
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No Gum
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No Food
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No Beverages (except water)
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Respect the room and the equipment
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Respect each other
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Respect the band director
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Be personally responsible!
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Leadership by example!
You are required to be in your seat with the
instrument out 1 minute after the bell.
Inspirational Thoughts:
- "March every Rep. as
if it was your last." – Robert Vilag
- "All we have to do is
decide what to do with the time that is given us." – Gandalf
- "Do or do not.
There is no try." – Yoda
- "We are the music
makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams." – Willy Wonka (O’Shaunessy)