Course Syllabus

Symphonic Band

Ms. Mallory Norton

mallory.norton@ucps.k12.nc.us

 

Rules/Expectations

  1. Arrive to class in a timely manner. Have your chair, stand, and instrument set up by the time the bell rings.
  2. Bring all supplies needed everyday.
  3. Be sure to check Canvas daily.
  4. Treat others and yourself with respect. I do not do tolerate negative self-talk or negative talk about others. Everyone can succeed if they are supported!
  5. Clean up after yourself! At the end of class, make sure that your space is cleaned up and your area is the way that you found it.
  6. In order to earn your Honors credit for this class, you must audition for either All District or All County band. If this is an issue, please speak to me individually and I will find an alternate assignment for you.

Required materials

  1. Folder
  2. Pencil
  3. Blue book
  4. All instrument maintenance items that pertain to you

 

Repertoire this semester

Serengeti (An African Rhapsody) by John Higgins

A Longford Legend by Robert Sheldon

Suite from the New World by Antonin Dvorak, arr. Sweeney

The Incredibles by Michael Giacchino, arr. Murtha

Sleigh Ride by Leroy Anderson

 

Grading

There are 3 main grading categories we will work with in class. Participation, tests/classwork, and performances. Performances count as your final exam and are REQUIRED for all students. If you have an issue with a date of a concert, you need to let me know ASAP. Any tests and classwork will be posted on Canvas at least a week before it is due. Participation will be one grade posted at the end of each term that will reflect classroom behavior and preparedness each day.

 

Concerts

Our winter concert is Thursday, December 9th. Concert dress is black dress clothes. There is no gender-assigned outfit you must wear. Only requirements:

  • If you wear a shirt, it must be a button down shirt with a collar. Please wear a tie or a bow tie.
  • If you wear a skirt, please make sure that it is a school appropriate length.
  • Everyone should have black shoes. If you are wearing pants, PLEASE wear black socks. This is not a requirement, but a common courtesy for everyone involved.

Course Summary:

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