LCHS Band Handbook

Grading

100

What are the three categories for grading in the LCHS Tiger Band? 

1. Rehearsal techniques.
2.Individual Skills/Playing Assessments 3. Performances. 

200

List three types of playing assessments.

Major/Minor Scales
Technique exercises
assigned concert/performance rep
Etudes
Intonation exercises
Rhythmic Exercises
Sight-reading
Section Playin

300

List three elements required to earn full participation points during class. (There are more than 3)

Arrive on time
Be in assigned seat ASAP
Fully prepared
All materials (instrument, folder, music, pencil)
Ready to participate
Actively engaged

400

What percentage is the weight of "Individual Skills/Playing Assessments" in the gradebook?

15%

500

What are the elements to receiving your grade for a required performance/concert?

Dress rehearsal attendance
Call time
Entire performance
Audience etiquette
Clean-Up
Performance Reflection

Policies etc.

100

Can students excuse themselves from a required practice or event?

No

200

Scenario: A student is excused in Powerschool from a daily class rehearsal, can this student later make-up any missed participation points?

Yes

300

What must a student do to be able to miss a required performance? 

Fill out a "Performance Absence Request" form.

400

What are the three types of uniforms you will wear during the school year?

Athletic
Concert
Marching

500

What are the 5 categories for earning a varsity letter?

Participate in all required performances
Complete Volunteer/Service Opportunities
Maintain Academic Excellence
Complete Required Assignments
Basketball Pep Band Participation

Equipment/Facilities

100

Where should the $20 Instrument rental fee be paid?

Business Office

200

True or False: Your locker can remain unlocked during your class time?

True, faster access at the end of class.

300

What are the names of the 2 five octave Marimbas?

Octavia & Rosalina

400

True or False: Playing another student's instrument, even if it is their own horn, is ok. 

FALSE
Not on my time.

500

How should Jimmy Handle this situation? Jimmy puts away his instrument, stand, and chair at the end of class. His neighbor leaves their chair on the floor.  What should Jimmy do?

Put his neighbors chair away cheerfully. 

Tiger Band Lore

100

What is the name of the LCHS Band Tiger?

Tammy

200

What is the name of the replacement band tiger when the original band tiger got kidnapped?

Terry

300

What school was the band director from who rescued Tammy and delivered her safely back to us?

Mead High School (Mr. Rob Lewis)

400

Where is the best place to get a burger on a band trip?

Gary's $6 burgers in Missoula, MT.

500

Which former trombone player wrote the LCHS Band list of acceptable swear word replacements?

Matthew Douglas

Miscellaneous

100

What is Mrs. Hanes Hot Coffee order?

Americano. Light splash of whole milk. 

200

What is Mrs. Hanes cold coffee order?

Cold brew. Extra ice. Light splash of whole milk. 

300

Please spell a Bb min. #11 chord

Bb Db F Ab C Enatural

400

Who was the manager of the 1995 Seattle Mariners?

Lou Pinella

500

What is Mrs. Hanes favorite ride at Islands of Adventure in Orlando, Florida?

Velocicoaster.
Duh.