Nobel MS Drum line Class Mr. Espinosa

Winter Drum line Competitions

Necessary supplies Marching Sticks Metronome They are much thicker Than regular drum sticks Metronome

Recommended Drum Pad For home practice

Daily Class procedures Set Up: Be in seat when bell rings Set up instrument, music stand, etc… in 5 minutes Warm-ups (varies on how many we have learned) Lesson (learning time) Rehearsal (going over it as a class) Clean Up Put instruments away in proper places Put music stands away properly Straighten up chairs and room Sit in assigned seats until Mr. Espinosa dismisses the class

Commitment to the Drumline This class is designed as a performance class. If you choose to participate in the after school winter drumline season, which is open to all Nobel students, you MUST commit! This means all practices, rehearsals, performances! Since we are competing against other middle schools and representing Nobel.

In this elective class I expect the same commitment to excellence as in your academic classes. The two concerts are worth 500 points each, so try to schedule accordingly. If you miss the performance, you will have to make up the points with a project which consists of viewing a concert and turning in a report. It’s not the same experience of the collaboration with your fellow musicians.

Grading Grading Scale: 100% to 90% = A 89% to 80 % = B 79% to 70% = C 69% to 60% = D 59% and below is a FAIL Grade points: Performance Tests = 100 points Written Tests = 100 points Performing Concerts = 500 points each date TBA Homework (Practice logs) = 20 points per week

Tests and make-ups Note accuracy Rhythmic accuracy Playing posture In addition to written tests, there will be playing tests. During the playing test the student will be graded on: Note accuracy Rhythmic accuracy Playing posture Instrument position If a test is missed, it can be made up within one week of the students' return to class. This make up must be done on the student's own time (before school, during nutrition or lunch, or after school) not during a passing period or at the beginning or end of class. If the student is not satisfied with a grade, the test can be retaken as many times as necessary within one week to raise that grade to a B. An "A" may only be achieved on the initial attempt at the test.

Work Habits & Cooperation Grade The work habits grade includes: Posture, (sitting up straight, feet flat on the floor!) Punctuality, (getting to class on time) Promptness in preparation for rehearsal (getting stand, chair and instrument out in an orderly and prompt fashion). Coming prepared for class The cooperation grade includes: The cooperation grade is based on the following: If the student has good work habits and contributes to the progress of the rehearsal by not talking, participating and listening to instruction, then the student will earn an E in Cooperation. However, if the student breaks any of the classroom rules, a warning will be issued. After the warning an S will be earned. E’s can be earned back if the student shows progress in their attitude and contribution to the class. An E cannot be earned If a student is disciplined for disrupting a rehearsal more than once in a week, he or she will receive a "U" cooperation for the entire grading period.

Classroom Rules You may talk only when permitted by teacher. You may not throw objects of any kind.* You may not eat candy, food, and chew gum or drink liquids in the music classroom.* You may only touch the instrument that is assigned to you. You may only practice or perform on your instrument; No mistreating the instruments. You are to respect others, especially their right to learn.* The teacher, not by the bell will dismiss you from the class.* Be seated before the tardy bell rings.* Come prepared to class.* Keep the music room clean and orderly. (Straighten chairs and put stands away) * = Nobel School Rules

Don’t forget to print out this page and return the tear-off signed by you and your parents. You will not be allowed to participate in class without one! I have read and understand the rules and expectations of Mr. Espinosa’s music class. I will be responsible and treat my instrument with care. If it should break, please inform Mr. Espinosa immediately so that he can recommend what needs to be done. -------------------------------------------Tear-off------------------------------------------ What period does your child have Drumline Class?___4_____ _______________ __________ ________________ __________ Student (Print) Date Parent (Print) Date Student (Sign) Date Parent (Sign) Date Thanks