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1st Trimester Marching Band Syllabus

Goals:

1.        To rehearse and Memorize the 2008 Marching Band show “Shuffle”

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:

bullet All HOME Football Games 
bullet Carlson Homecoming Parade
bullet Ortonville Brandon -- Competition
bullet Wyandotte Fanfare
bullet EMU Band Day
bullet MSBOA Band Festival
bullet 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.)  TUESDAY NIGHT PRACTICES ARE MANDATORY!!!

 

 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%

 

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Unexcused Rehearsal Absences will result in loss of Rehearsal points as well as responsibility points.

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Extra Credit can be earned at any time – see band director.

 

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:

bullet"March every Rep.  as if it was your last." – Robert Vilag

 

bullet"All we have to do is decide what to do with the time that is given us."  – Gandalf

 

bullet"Do or do not.   There is no try." – Yoda

 

bullet"We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams." – Willy Wonka (O’Shaunessy)

 

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