Music
Lessons
Rehearsals
Syllabus
100

Symbol that cancels out the sharp or flat on a note

Natural

100

How often do you have a lesson?

Once a week!

100

What are the names of the two orchestras?

Symphonic and Philharmonic

100

When is the signature page due?

Friday, September 12th!

200

What is a key signature?

The sharps or flats at the beginning of each line, tells you what notes to play

200

What happens if you are absent from school on the day of your lesson?

You complete a make-up

200

What time do you need to be ready to play by (have your instrument tuned, bow rosined, and music in order)?

Symphonic: 11:09

Philharmonic: 11:54

200

What is the grading break down (%s)?

Lessons 50%

Rehearsals 50%

300

What are the 2 types of bows used by bass players?

French and German

300

Where are the 3 places you can find the lesson schedule?

On the wall in the orchestra room, in the hall outside the door, and on Canvas

300

What additional opportunities are available throughout the year? (3)

Chamber Orchestra

Community Concerts

NYSSMA

300

What are 3-5 things you can you find on our Canvas page?

The lesson schedule, extra music copies, links to recordings and other practice tools, resources for instrument maintenance, and assignments

400

What is the name of the black piece that anchors the strings to the instrument?

Tailpiece

400

What happens if you have a test/quiz/lab or field trip during your lesson?

You have your teacher sign a make-up slip and complete a make-up lesson

400

Where should your phone be during class?

Out of sight (in your bag or locker)

400

What happens if you miss a concert for an unexcused reason?

Your marking period grade is lowered 50%

500

What is the word used to describe a repeated pattern or phrase?

Ostinato

500

How do you make up a lesson?

On Canvas, two videos

Record your assigned squares

500

What makes up your rehearsal grade (3 parts)?

Musical contribution

Rehearsal etiquette 

Posture and technique

500

When are our concerts this year?

October 23, December 11, 

March 25, June 2

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