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 * //Cape Hatteras Secondary School Music// **


 * High School Band **

The High School Concert Band is the premier performing group at CHSS. Students will receive intense study of band literature and study advanced techniques on their instruments. Outside-of-school rehearsals may be required and the group will have some public performances. HS band students will have the required performances of the winter and spring concert as well as the graduation band at the end of the year. They are encouraged to continue to grow as musicians by participating in such events as District Band Auditions, Albemarle Band Clinic, Pep Band, Jazz Band and various other groups.
 * Symphonic Band** – High School Band

__**Parent/ Student Class information and forms:**__

[|Band Handbook] Parent/Student Information Form -

[|Print Practice Record Sheet -]

**__ Class Requirements __** Students will receive grades based on; Download Practice Record Sheet - [|practicerecorddoc.doc]
 * Performances** - The Bands at CHSS will have two required performances a year. One before winter break and one at the end of the year. Students will also have other opportunities to perform at event such as graduation, football/basketball games and around the community.
 * Participation** - It is not good enough to simply show up for rehearsals and performances – you must be ready to play. The participation policy is based upon the daily preparedness, conduct, and performance of each member through out the grading period. This means all members must have all equipment needed for the rehearsal, including sticks, mallets, reeds, valve oil, instrument, and music. Failure to have these items will prevent you from participating in the day’s rehearsal thereby lowering the participation grade.
 * Practice Records–** Students need to keep a practice record of all their outside practice time on a weekly basis. Students must put in a minimum amount of 60 minutes a week of outside practice. This will be check weekly and factored into their final grade.
 * Playing/ Written Tests** - Each class will have two types of tests, assigned playing tests and pop tests. Tests may take the form of performance or in written form. Students will have 2 weeks after a playing test is given to make up the test for a better grade. Written tests can not be made up.