Materials
Etiquette
Getting An "A"
Rulez
Random
100
Bring these two essential things to class every day...
Your Instrument
And your music
100
What is the Concert Dress?
In Advanced Band we wear "Concert Black" to our concerts:
In Beginning and Intermediate Band we'll wear our Band T-shirrt and black pants/shoes.
100
True or False - Band is the easiest class to get an "A" in...
True!
Be prepared every day, bring and cooperative and professional attitude to class, attend the concerts, and turn in the (very few) paper assignments and you'll be in good shape.
100
True or False - it is OK to play other student's instruments during class?
False! Play only your instrument during class.
100
When is our first concert?
Advanced Band - Band Night at West Salem High School.
Beginning/Intermediate Bands - our December Band Concert.
200
Brass players should always have this in their instrument case...
Valve Oil
200
Walker Band members should strive to be On-Time in all group activities... On-Time = what?
Be early!
200
Daily grades make up 30% of your total grade - they include -
Always bringing your instrument, music, pencil, reeds, valve oil etc.; and being ready to rehearse one minute after the tardy bell rings.
200
Complete this sentence, "Students not enrolled in band _______________"
are not allowed in the band room.
200
What two things do you need to return by the 2nd week of school?
Your signed syllabus and your t-shirt form.
300
Saxophone, Clarinet, Oboe and Bassoons should always carry extra of these in their case...
Reeds!
300
Fill in the blanks for these class expectations: "Demonstration of a _________ and _________ attitude during all group functions."
Cooperative and Professional
300
Written materials will amount to 20% of your grade - they include:
Practice logs, rhythm sheet assignments, quizzes on music theory and other subjects cover in class.
300
Students are responsible for their belongings and ______________________.
Keeping their area clean.
300
True or False - Mr. Reid is totally cool with you chewing gum and eating whatever food you want in the band room...
False.
400
These two things help you play in-tune and in-time...
A metronome and a tuner (you can often download apps that do this!)
400
If you need to miss a concert, who should be the person to contact Mr. Reid well in-advanced (at least two weeks) before the concert?
Parents or Guardians should be the people to contact Mr. Reid about a missed concert.
400
Concert attendance is the same a final test in math or science. Be there prepared and on time, and you'll receive this percentage towards your final grade...
20%!
400
Once class begins, _______ and _______ with the director.
Start and Stop. That means, start playing when it's time to play, and stop when it's time to stop. Don't be the last one playing!
400
What is the name of Mr. Reid's dog?
Zia!
500
You should always use this to write with in class - and keep a few extra in your case and/or band binder
A pencil!
500
Once class begins, we should remain in our seats. There are only two situations where it's OK to move around the room, what are they?
You are bleeding (profusely) or about to throw-up. Just get up and go!
500
Playing tests will be excerpts (small sections) from the music, exercises we work on in class, scales and other proficiencies. Playing tests will also determine chair placement and future ensemble placement. This section will amount to what percentage of your final grade?
30%
500
What are some of the rules of basic citizenship:
Entering the room quietly and purposefully, listening, remaining seated, giving maximum effort, and maintaining self-control when other students may be a distraction.
500
What team one the Super Bowl last year?
Seahawks!
