1. Nobel MS Drum line Class
Mr. Espinosa

2. Winter Drum line Competitions

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

4. Recommended
Drum Pad
For home practice

5. 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

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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

12. 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_____
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Student (Print) Date Parent (Print) Date
Student (Sign) Date Parent (Sign) Date
Thanks