George Washington High School Instrumental Music Program

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

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

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

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

Looking forward to a wonderfully musical year! School Students Parents

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