Band Class Rules
Band Class Procedures
Modern Band Syllabus
Music Notation
Guitar
100
In order to be marked on time to band class, you will need to be in your assigned seat silently doing your "Do Now" assignment when this sound rings
What is the bell
100
This is the verbal non-cue for using the restroom”
What is “Index and middle fingers raised”
100
These are the four instruments that will be taught in modern band class
"What are guitar, bass, keyboard, and drums”
100
These are the notes in the spaces of the treble clef staff
“What are F,A,C,E”
100
The names of the open strings on the guitar in standard tuning
“What is E,A,D,G,B,E”
200
This is how a dropped citizenship grade can be restored to its prior level
What is with 2 weeks of zero infractions
200
This is Ms. Segal’s signal for students to look at her, be quiet & still, listen for directions, and wait for her signal to transition
What is “Hand up & count to 5"
200
This is the name of Wallenberg’s spring arts festival
What is “Wallapalooza”
200
These are the notes on the lines of the treble clef staff
“What are E,G,B,D,F”
200
In order to produce sound, these parts of the guitar must vibrate
“What are the strings"
300
This is the consequence for a second verbal warning
This consequence requires a student to stay after school and fill out behavior action plan as well as having their citizenship grade drops will drop by one level.
300
This is the number of unexcused tardies per grading period before your citizenship grade drops by a level and your parents or guardians receive a phone call
What is “3”
300
These are 2 of the San Francisco-based organizations that partner with the Wallenberg High School band program
What is • Little Kids Rock • SFJAZZ • SF Symphony • SF Performances • SF Conservatory • Notes For Notes
300
This note can be found on the third, or middle, line of the treble clef staff
“What is B”
300
These are two different types of guitar strings
“What are nylon and steel”
400
This is one scientifically proven benefits of music education.
What is • higher SAT scores” • “college admissions” • “stress reduction” • “increased grade point average (GPA),” • “potential scholarships”
400
This is students’ reply to Ms. Segal’s dismissal “have a nice day”
What is “You too, Ms. Segal”
400
This is the grading period when students will start playing in small bands
What is "the 4th, or, after winter break"
400
This note can be found on the second space of the treble clef staff
“What is A”
400
These thin strips of metal embedded in the guitar neck distinguish each note.
“What are frets”
500
What is a reward for following band class rules?
What is • “The joy of learning something new” • “Scientifically proven benefits of music education, including • higher SAT score” • “college admissions”, or • “stress reduction” • “increased grade point average (GPA),” • “potential scholarships” • “A fun, interesting, and inspiring class period in your school day” (different than 400)
500
This is the purpose of clearly stated band class procedures
What is “to create a smooth-running and pleasant classroom atmosphere that maximizes students’ successful learning”
500
This is what band students have agreed to strive to do in class each day
What is “their best work each day”
500
This line is used in Western musical notation to notate pitches above or below the lines and spaces of the regular musical staff
“What is a ledger line”
500
This guitar part, where the neck meets the head, has small grooves that guide the strings up to the tuning pegs.
“What is the nut”
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