1. George Washington High School Instrumental Music Program

2. Parent Commitment Support your child!
Rent/purchase equipment as needed
Contact music teacher if there is a financial issue
Arrange for your child to be at school for all afterschool rehearsals
Attend performances

3. Student Commitment
Maintain a B or better average in academic classes so you can be excused
Come prepared for lessons and practices
Attend all after school practices
Exception: Documented illness
Practice at least 30 minutes per day

4. School Commitment Lessons Instruments Teachers and Aides
absence from class permitted without penalty for students with B or better average
No charge for lessons
Instruments
Some larger instruments available to borrow (personal mouthpiece needed)
Discounts at local music stores for rental/purchase
Teachers and Aides

5. Parent Commitment (Continued)
Participate in “Parents of Musicians” activities
Sell tickets
Snack sales at musical performance events
Fundraising activities to help defer costs of programs
Road crew when needed
Supervisory assistance when traveling

6. Looking forward to a wonderfully musical year!
School
Students
Parents

7. Opportunities Class – credit Lessons Bands Orchestra
Introduction to Music
AP Music
Concert Band
Lessons
One per week
Attendance required
Rotating schedule
30 min per night of practice
Bands
Concert (credit)
Marching
Jazz
Woodwind Ensemble
Drum and Bugle Corp
Brass Quartet
Orchestra
Symphony
String Quartet