Symbol that cancels out the sharp or flat on a note
Natural
How often do you have a lesson?
Once every 6 days
What are the names of the two orchestras?
Philharmonic and Symphonic
What is the main part of your assignments grade?
Journal questions
Are we having game night and a picnic again this year?
Yes!
Dates will be announced later
What is a key signature?
The sharps or flats at the beginning of each line, tells you what notes to play
What happens if you are absent from school on the day of your lesson?
You complete a make-up
If you're in two ensembles, what time do you leave period 5 for lunch?
11:16
When are your journal questions due?
At the beginning of your lesson
When is the signature page due?
Friday, September 13th!
What are the 2 types of bows used by bass players?
French and German
Where are the 3 places you can find the lesson schedule?
On the wall, in the hall outside the door, and on Canvas
If you're in two ensembles, what time are you expected to be in period 6 by?
11:36
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
When will you get your lesson journal?
At your first lesson
What is the name of the black piece that anchors the strings to the instrument?
Tailpiece
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
Where should your phone be during class?
In your bag in the back of the room
What happens if you miss a concert for an unexcused reason?
Your marking period grade is lowered 50%
What are the excused reasons for missing a concert?
Family emergency or a foreseeable circumstance (religious obligation, family wedding, graduation, but must tell me in advance)
What is the word used to describe a repeated pattern or phrase?
Ostinato
How do you make up a lesson?
By coming down to the orchestra room during the next B day of the same period of the lesson you missed and completing a guided practice sheet
What makes up your rehearsal grade (4 parts)?
Participation, preparation, respect, and effort
When are our concerts this year?
October 24, December 12,
March 25, June 9
What is the grading break down (%s)?
Lessons 50%
Rehearsals 25%
Assignments 25%