7th-8th+Grade+Band

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

= = ** 7th/8th Grade Band ** =

The Concert band is made up of both seventh and eighth graders. The purpose of this group is to continue the growth of the musician and continue to challenge their abilities. This 7th/8th grade band is split into two classes during the day, so additional rehearsals may be required before a performance. This group will have a few required performances such as the Winter and Spring concert, but these MS students will have many opportunities to get more involved with different groups throughout the year. Students are encouraged to participate in as many ensembles as possible such as pep band, basketball band, jazz band and graduation band.
 * Concert 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.