Auburn Junior High School

Symphonic Band

 

First Quarter 2008-2009                                                                            Trumpet Class

Course Calendar                                                                                         Mr. Cornelius

 

 

August 15                                 Weekly Participation Grade 1

 

August 22                                 Weekly Participation Grade 2

 

August 25                                 Practice Record 1 due (100 points)

Playing Test 1 (100 points)

Material for tests will be determined and announced at least one week prior to the test date

 

August 29                                 Weekly Participation Grade 3

 

September 1                              Labor Day Holiday

 

September 5                              Weekly Participation Grade 4

 

September 9                              Practice Record 2 due (100 points)

Playing Test 2 (100 points)

 

September 11                            Midterm progress reports handed out

 

September 12                            Weekly Participation Grade 5

 

September 19                            Weekly Participation Grade 6

 

September 23                            Practice Record 3 due (100 points)

Playing Test 3 (100 points)

 

September 26                            Weekly Participation Grade 7

 

September 29                            Written Test 1 (100 points)

                                                Quarterly Notebook Check (100 points)

 

October 3                                 Weekly Participation Grade 8

 

October 7                                 Practice Record 4 due (100 points)

Playing Test 4 (100 points)

 

October 16                                Report cards distributed

 

Students are expected to practice individually a minimum of 20 minutes per day (5 days a week) to be prepared for all in-class activities and performances and to be successful on periodic playing tests.  Please note above that practice records are to be handed in periodically for a 100-point test grade.  Please establish a daily practice routine to be completed with homework for other classes.

 

The weekly participation grade is determined in regard to in-class rehearsal behavior and as a result of students coming prepared with instruments, notebooks, pencils, and all class materials.  Points that are earned on a daily basis are accumulated for the weekly participation grade.