Any student unable to participate in a performance will be assigned an alternate project. In order for each student to achieve their full potential on their instrument, it is necessary for each student to do some home practice. It is strongly recommended that each student practice a minimum of 30 minutes a day outside of full orchestra practices. Failure to have an instrument in class will result in a 0 for the daily grade. This class is a course designed for a student with little or no musical experience who wishes to play a band instrument.
Emphasis is placed on the basics of playing an instrument.
Course Objectives 1. To develop performance skills in the areas of tone, intonation, balance, technique and interpretation. To develop comprehensive musicianship relating to tone, melody, rhythm, harmony, tonality, timbre, texture, and form. Each student is expected to participate in the daily rehearsals on the percussion music. A large part of the grade for percussion is based upon daily participation.