1. WELCOME TO MR. GREECE’S MUSIC CLASS! 2015-2016 Ashland City Elementary School

2. CLASSROOM RULES  You will refer to me as Mr. Greece or Mr. G.  Follow ALL directions.  Always raise your hand.  Respect everyone.  Be tolerant of all music and activities.  Always participate and try your best.  MAKE YOUR SCHOOL PROUD!!!

3. HALLWAY AND BATHROOM RULES  Hallway lines must be straight and quiet.  You must have a “buddy’ in the hallway with you, unless the teacher tells you otherwise.  Bathroom is for emergencies only. Otherwise, you have to go before or after class.  Drinks: ACES is not the Sahara Desert, if you need a drink get one before or after class.

4. MUSIC GRADES  E = Excellent. This is the same as getting an A.  S = Satisfactory. This is the same as a C.  U = Unsatisfactory. This is a failing grade, an F.

5. WHAT WILL WE BE DOING IN MUSIC CLASS?  Singing…

6. DANCING

7. PLAYING INSTRUMENTS

8. INSTRUMENT RULES  Do not play any instrument until an adult tells you.  Do not use any instrument, mallets, drum sticks, etc. as a weapon to hurt somebody. If you do, you will lose instrument privileges, and will go to the office.  Instruments are expensive. If you break one, you may be held responsible for paying to replace it.

9. PAW AWARDS  To earn a paw in music for your class, you must: Follow directions. Participate in class. Be quiet, and pay attention to the lesson. Be in a straight and quiet line while entering and exiting the classroom. Remain quiet in the hallway.

10. ABOUT MR. G  I perform music in front of audiences. My favorite instrument is the guitar.

11. I AM MARRIED…  My wife is a music teacher at Cheatham Middle School.

12. WE HAVE 3 DOGS… Ginny Der Hund Amos

13. MY FAVORITE MUSICIANS Jimi Hendrix Gavin Rossdale Johnny Marr

14. YOUR TURN… Any questions?

15. HAVE A GREAT YEAR!